Dr Sheron Forgus, Family Physician

Dr Sheron Forgus is a specialist family physician, budding novelist, dedicated wife and mother, and passionate advocate for coaching and mentoring as a means to personal and professional wellbeing.

In this episode of Awakening Doctor, Sheron talks to us about her experiences as a senior clinician at a community clinic in Cape Town and gives a candid account of the personal circumstances that eventually led her to resign from the position with severe burnout. Her story reveals a striking parallel between her own life and the core principles of her chosen specialty, Family Medicine, which aims to care for individuals within the context of their family and community.

As we delve into the many ways in which familial and societal expectations influenced her choice of career and reflect on the interplay between her overdeveloped sense of personal responsibility and a demanding professional environment, it becomes apparent just how interconnected the health of an individual and their community can be - not only for patients but also for their doctors.

Sheron’s inspiring story of recovery and the unexpected and transformative patient encounter that enabled her to reclaim an integral part of herself is testimony to the power of empathy, reciprocity, and human connection on the path to health and wholeness. Join us for a heartfelt and insightful insider’s perspective on the medical profession.