ACGME Well-Being Podcasts The Role of Belonging in Well-Being
May 5, 2022
Mukta Panda, a Professor of Medicine and Assistant Dean at the University of Tennessee, emphasizes the crucial link between belonging and well-being. She shares her personal struggles and truths about the pressures faced in healthcare. The discussion highlights the impact of authenticity on professional fulfillment and critiques the barriers posed by perfectionism. Strategies for fostering inclusive communities and relational trust in clinical environments are offered, showcasing how genuine support can enhance overall well-being and patient outcomes.
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Dr. Panda's Personal Belonging Journey
- Dr. Mukta Panda shared her personal journey of feeling like she didn't belong in different cultural and professional environments.
- Her experience of pretending to fit in inspired her to study the importance of belonging for clinician well-being.
Belonging Beyond Inclusion
- Belonging differs from connection and inclusion by affirming that every voice matters and is valued meaningfully.
- Psychological safety and heart language are key for clinicians to show up authentically and foster well-being.
Belonging: Internal and External Voices
- Belonging involves not only external acceptance but also combating internal voices of impostor syndrome and maladaptive perfectionism.
- Both environmental and individual factors interact to affect clinicians' sense of belonging and well-being.
