For so many reasons the term “disruptive doctor” is unhelpful at best, cruel and discriminatory at worst. As a label it has been used and misused. Very few physicians start out disruptive. The reality is that disruptive behavior in physicians is often a symptom of a larger systemic problem. It may be related to stress, burnout, mental health issues, addiction, and more.

As healthcare in many countries evolves into a profit-driven industry, physicians face increasing pressures to prioritize efficiency, productivity, and financial outcomes over patient care and personal well-being.

Addressing physician wellbeing is a complex challenge that requires a comprehensive approach beyond individual interventions. A physician well-being ecosystem, designed to support and prioritize the mental and emotional well-being of physicians, is crucial for sustainable change.

This powerful positive affirmation masterpiece will help you achieve inner peace, forgiveness, acceptance, good physical and mental health, success, abundance, wealth, and harmony.

My journey through the dark night of the soul as a physician was profound and transformative. It challenged my identity, purpose, and resilience, leading to a deep exploration of myself.

Positive affirmations are a powerful tool that can help you fight burnout. If you are feeling overwhelmed by stress, try using positive affirmations to boost your self-confidence and self-esteem. With a little practice, you can start to see a difference in your mood, emotions, and overall well-being.

In this article we explore the concept of the dark night of the medical soul, its characteristics, and the resultant opportunities for growth.

This is part one of a guest blog by one of our senior mentors. She was a groundbreaker as a woman of color studying medicine in the 1970s. Here, she recounts her struggles in Pre-Med.

This is part two of a guest blog by one of our senior mentors. She was a groundbreaker as a woman of color studying medicine in the 1970s. Here, she recounts her first year at Med School far from home.

Before you started studying / working in medicine, how many hours of sleep did you get a night (on average)? What happened to your sleep during med school, residency, and beyond? Sleep, and the lack thereof, is so tied up in our working hours and such a tradition in medicine, that we almost take the lack of it for granted.

Protecting the Next Generation of Doctors. The practice of self-compassion has emerged as a valuable tool for medical students, offering support in navigating the pressures, setbacks, and self-criticism that can arise throughout their training. This article explores the importance of self-compassion specifically for medical students, provides an overview of relevant research and studies, and offers a practical guide to cultivating self-compassion in daily life.

AI art generation in the style of famous artists: can you guess who they are?

To prove that Physicians Anonymous is surfing the wave of high technology, we’ve been playing around with various AI models. Starting with image generators, we’ve been both impressed and horrified by the outputs.

Self-compassion, a practice rooted in mindfulness and self-kindness, has emerged as a powerful tool to support the well-being and resilience of physicians. This hands-on guide will explore the evidence base for self-compassion in physicians and provide practical steps to cultivate self-compassion in physicians’ daily lives.

I believe we can come out of this crisis with a new culture of a caring community. But this is only possible if we invest in self-compassion.