Stimulus - Learn Tools to Crush It in Your Medical Career Why You Have More Power Than You Think to Change Healthcare
Oct 6, 2025
Dr. Andrea Austin, an emergency physician and Navy veteran, discusses the urgent need for change in healthcare. She emphasizes grassroots leadership and community involvement as keys to combating burnout and systemic inertia. Andrea advocates for establishing new residency programs to train changemakers for underserved areas. She also addresses personal well-being, the importance of mental health awareness, and how inner work can drive system-wide improvements. With insights from her own challenges, she inspires others to embrace active roles in reshaping medicine.
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Start Programs Where They Matter
- Start residency programs where community need and training capacity align, not just to add spots.
- Prioritize underserved areas with strong clinical environments to recruit and retain physicians.
What A Changemaker Really Is
- A changemaker considers societal impact and intentional action, not just local tweaks.
- Creativity and tenacity define healthcare changemakers beyond titles or authority.
Make Small Moves Daily
- Notice friction points on shift and take one small action like filing a safety report or emailing leadership.
- Small, practical steps accumulate into meaningful change and signal you care.
