Narratives of North Broad Podcast - Stories From Temple Health

#2: Dr. Jocelyn Edathil - Balancing being a Nun and Hospitalist

February 05, 2020 Hank and Michael with guest Dr. Jocelyn Edathil Season 1 Episode 2
Narratives of North Broad Podcast - Stories From Temple Health
#2: Dr. Jocelyn Edathil - Balancing being a Nun and Hospitalist
Show Notes

In this episode, Hank and Michael sit down with Sister Jocelyn Edathil who is also a  Hospitalist at Temple University Hospital. She is both a physician and a Catholic Nun. Not only was she born at Temple University Hospital, she now walks the hospital halls in her habit. We discuss how being a Nun helps her connect with her patients, but also some of the challenges it brings while caring for her patients. We talk about her vow of poverty and the way her spirituality counters physician burn out.

(Note: this episode was recorded on September 17, 2019)
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