What A Physician At Outpatient Practice Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Medical Industry
Tim, a physician, reflects that residency demands significant time commitment, exceeding "80 hours a week" and impacting personal life events during "mid to late twenties". This necessitates prioritizing major life events, accepting unavoidable sacrifices.
Industry Realities, Hard Truths, Workplace Challenges, Overcoming Challenges, Stress Management
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Tim Allen
Physician
Outpatient Practice
Texas Tech University - 2013
University of Texas Medical Branch - MD
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Video Highlights
1. The physician's residency was a demanding, full-time commitment, often exceeding 80 hours per week.
2. Balancing residency with major life events requires prioritization and acceptance of missed opportunities.
3. Building a strong support system is crucial for navigating the challenges of residency and maintaining well-being.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
That's a great question. I think the biggest thing I've learned is that you kind of give up your mid to late twenties. Residency becomes more than a full-time job, with some weeks exceeding 80 hours.
This is a period where many major life events happen, and you have to choose which ones are the highest priority for you. It's one thing to hear this beforehand, but a completely different experience to be in that situation.
It took me a while to get used to this. We're given a certain amount of vacation time and weekend time off. You really just have to choose the biggest events that matter most to you and be okay with missing the others.
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