Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais Wiring Your Brain for Performance Under Pressure | ER Physician, Dr. Dan Dworkis
Jan 5, 2022
Dr. Dan Dworkis, an attending emergency physician and professor at USC, shares his insights on thriving under pressure. He discusses the mental readiness required in chaotic emergency settings and the critical role of visualization and empathy. Dworkis reflects on his transformative journey, revealing how confronting suffering fosters optimism and purpose. He emphasizes the balance between compassion and professionalism, the importance of a learner's mentality, and how humor acts as a healing tool for healthcare providers.
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Finding His Place
- Dr. Dan Dworkis felt a strong sense of belonging when he first walked into an ER.
- This feeling guided his decision to specialize in emergency medicine.
Embracing the Chaos
- Emergency medicine involves confronting the raw realities of human existence.
- Dr. Dworkis embraces this, seeing his role as holding the line against suffering.
Three Minutes to Go
- Imagine being the only doctor in a small hospital and receiving a call about a high-level trauma coming in.
- You have minutes to prepare to make life-altering decisions.