E37:When “Hard” Becomes Harm-The Unspoken Reality of Residency Training(w/ Dr Kelly Cheung)

In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Cheung and Dr Saba Fatima discuss the multifaceted challenges of residency, emphasizing the emotional toll, the struggle for work-life balance, and the importance of compassion in medicine. They explore the cultural expectations within medical training, the financial burdens faced by residents, and the need for supportive environments. The dialogue highlights the evolution of medical education and the necessity for a more humane approach to training future physicians.

Dr Kelly Cheung is a geriatrics–palliative care fellow in a new two-year combined program at UCLA. She trained in internal medicine in the primary care track and attended medical school at VCU in Richmond, Virginia. She hopes to bring geriatrics and palliative care into both primary care and hospital settings, serving both resourced and under-resourced communities.

Her professional passions include building age-friendly health systems and exploring the intersection of medical education and social media. Kelly grew up in Anaheim, California, in a trilingual, multigenerational immigrant household and was the first in her family to attend college at UC Irvine.

Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of her employer.

Takeaways
Residency is not just about long hours; it involves emotional and financial strains.
Emotional regulation is crucial for coping with the challenges of residency.
Balancing personal life and professional demands is a significant challenge for residents.
Work hours in residency can be brutal, impacting mental health.
The culture of toughness in medicine can be detrimental to resident well-being.
Financial struggles and social isolation are common among residents.
Compassion in medicine is essential for both patient care and personal fulfillment.
The narrative around residency is changing with a new generation of physicians.
Support from attendings can greatly impact resident experiences.
Mental health and emotional well-being should be prioritized in medical training.


keywords
#residency , #medical  #training, emotional health, #worklifebalance , #compassion , #healthcare  culture, financial struggles, #medicaleducation , #mentalhealth , #physicianwellness  well-being

Chapters:
00:00
Introduction to Dr. Kelly Chang and Her Journey
05:01
Reflections on Residency: Joys and Challenges
08:16
Balancing Personal Life and Residency
11:02
The Reality of Work Hours in Residency
13:52
Coping with Emotions in Medicine
16:59
The Importance of Emotional Connection in Patient Care
20:01
Changing Perspectives on Work-Life Balance
23:01
Financial Education in Medical Training
27:58
Navigating Residency Challenges
30:15
The Culture of Residency
32:01
Feedback and Evaluation in Medical Training
34:05
The Role of Attendings and Mentorship
37:08
Compassion in Medicine
42:14
Personal Stories and Emotional Resilience
45:05
Systemic Issues in Residency
47:20
Self-Care and Boundaries in Medicine
50:04
The Impact of Social Media on Medical Professionals
53:51
Conclusion

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