Dr. Megan Brady, an orthopedic trauma surgeon, shares her journey from burnout to fulfillment in medicine. She talks about leaving a challenging work environment, facing gender biases, and rediscovering her passion for patient care in a new surgical model. The importance of seeking support, setting boundaries, and taking time for self-discovery in career transitions is highlighted.
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Dr. Brady's Initial Burnout
Dr. Megan Brady, an orthopedic trauma surgeon, left academics for private practice but found herself miserable.
She disliked patient care and the unsustainable lifestyle, leading to a desire for a non-clinical career.
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Acknowledging Misery
Acknowledging misery in surgery is scary but important.
Not every job, even in a prestigious field, is a good fit, and it's not always a personal failing.
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Lateral Move and Breaking Point
Dr. Brady made a lateral move but faced similar challenges, including uneven work distribution and disagreement with patient care practices.
Physical and mental exhaustion led to a breaking point after a severe back injury.
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Orthopedic trauma surgeon, Dr. Megan Brady, recounts her inspiring journey from burnout to fulfillment. Leaving behind a challenging work environment, Dr. Brady explored nonclinical career options before rediscovering her passion for patient care in a different type of surgical model. Despite facing gender biases and grappling with self-doubt, she learned the importance of setting boundaries and seeking support. Dr. Brady's story underscores the significance of resilience, adaptability, and self-discovery in navigating career transitions and finding professional fulfillment.
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Dr. Megan Brady, an orthopedic trauma surgeon, shares her journey as she navigates through adversity, grappling with the fundamental question of if she should return to practice, and if so, under what conditions?
The process of leaving a challenging environment and exploring career options.
How gender biases and self-doubt added to her challenges.
How seeking support and setting boundaries can be crucial for our well-being.
Why your next job doesn’t have to be the perfect answer.
The great satisfaction Dr. Brady has found practicing in a new surgical model.
The value of taking time for healing and self-discovery in career transitions.
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