How physicians achieve emotional fulfillment in medicine

Physicians who find emotional fulfillment often achieve it through a delicate balance. This is a crucial aspect of their well-being, as I've personally experienced. My routine involves handling challenging clinical cases during the week as an emergency medicine physician. However, I complement this by creatively developing strategies to help others manage stress and burnout. This dual investment in clinical work and creative problem-solving has brought me unparalleled happiness in recent years. It's essential for the longevity of a medical career to nurture both these facets of a physician's life. We must remember that physicians are human, not machines; they thrive on variety and balance, not monotonous repetition.

Tamara Beckford is an emergency physician.

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