Ballroom dancing has had a profound influence on my life as a physician. When I step onto the dance floor, I leave behind the stress and worries of my work week and fully immerse myself in the art of dance. This has allowed me to recharge and rejuvenate, giving me a renewed sense of energy and purpose when I return to my work.
But it's not just about the physical and mental benefits of dancing. Ballroom dancing has also taught me important lessons about communication, teamwork, and trust. In a dance partnership, both partners must work together, communicate effectively, and trust each other implicitly. These skills are crucial in the physician-patient relationship, where effective communication and trust are essential for providing quality care.
Furthermore, ballroom dancing has taught me the value of discipline, perseverance, and patience. Learning to dance requires a significant amount of practice, dedication, and focus. These same qualities are essential in the practice of medicine, where the road to success is often long and challenging.
Overall, ballroom dancing has had a profound impact on my life, teaching me important lessons and helping me to become a better physician. I believe that the skills and values I have learned on the dance floor have translated into my work, allowing me to provide more compassionate, effective care to my patients. #BallroomDancing #PhysicianLife #Communication #Teamwork #Discipline
Corinne Sundar Rao is a board-certified internal medicine physician and founder, Legacy Physicians, which helps hospitals find well-qualified physicians at a much lower overhead than they would pay staffing agencies. She can be reached on LinkedIn and Facebook.
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