Biggest Challenges Faced by an Anesthesiology Resident at an Academic Hospital
Briana's biggest challenge as an anesthesiology resident is achieving work-life balance in a field with increasing demands and rapid evolution, noting that "it is gonna change from day to day". The evolving nature of medicine, coupled with the need for innovation and support among colleagues, especially women and working mothers, presents a significant hurdle, but also an opportunity for collective growth and stronger support systems within the medical profession.
Work-Life Balance, Challenges in Medicine, Medical Innovation, Support Systems in Medicine, Evolving Medical Practice
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Briana Kossbiel
Anesthesiology Resident
Academic Hospital
University of Arizona, 2016
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, 2021 - MD
Biology & Related Sciences
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Medical
Honors Student, Veteran
Video Highlights
1. Finding work-life balance as an Anesthesiology resident and attending is a significant challenge due to the increasing complexity and demand of patient care.
2. The field of medicine is rapidly evolving with the incorporation of new medications and AI, requiring continuous learning and adaptation.
3. The importance of support systems and community among medical professionals, particularly women and working mothers, is highlighted as crucial for navigating the challenges of the profession.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
I think our biggest challenge in medicine, or really any field, is trying to find work-life balance. This can be a challenge not only as a resident but even as an attending.
Patients are coming into the hospital sicker, living longer, and with more comorbidities. Some conditions are even starting earlier in life, requiring chronic management. This puts a lot of demand on medicine and our innovation.
We're incorporating new medications and AI into our practice, and it's evolving very quickly. We're learning so much and trying to keep up with that, while also knowing that you do have a life outside of work. This can be really tough.
I knew this going into medicine and thought work-life balance was something that could be achieved. But I think it's something you have to find on a day-to-day basis because it will change. You won't have a good solid month or even a year where you've figured it out for yourself.
It's different for everyone and such a big challenge. Knowing that everyone struggles with it, and how we can support each other, especially as women or working moms in medicine, is an aspect of our field that's becoming stronger. I'm excited to see that as we have more demands and need a stronger workforce, we're able to come together and band through our struggles.