High Impact Physician

Being Overstressed and Understressed at the Same Time (Dr. Jason Valadao: Part 2)

A powerful and deeply personal story about a man who was supposed to be the best man at Jason's wedding How physicians can recalibrate and adapt their financial plans, given the reality of things like furloughs during COVID-19 How to deal with the feeling of being understressed and overstressed at the same time Jason's Bio: "With 19 years of military service on land, in the air, on sea, and in hospitals, along with many years as a professor, coach and mentor, I know the challenges everyd...

How to Write a Book During Residency (Dr. Jason Valadao: Part 1)

Jason is back! Every thought about writing a book?  This episode's for you. Jason's Bio: "With 19 years of military service on land, in the air, on sea, and in hospitals, along with many years as a professor, coach and mentor, I know the challenges everyday people face in creating fulfilling lives of our own, but my secret for true fulfillment has nothing to do with time or to-do lists. I've come a long way myself, and I try to share personal stories and probing questions to teach people h...

Disrupting Medical School Curriculum, Art Therapy and More (Dr. Mark Stephens: Part 2)

Specific ways Mark has failed as a leader and how those moments have shaped him Helping design non-traditional medical school curriculum Art therapy with veterans and physicians The 6-word Memoir Dr. Mark Stephens is, among other things, the Professor of Family and Community Medicine and Professor of Humanities at Penn State.

Insights From a 150-Mile Walk (Dr. Mark Stephens: Part 1)

The story of a 10-day, 150-mile walk to mark his transition from the military, and what Mark learned about himself on that walk The difference between Plan A, B and C -- and why we need each What we can learn from Gumbi Dr. Mark Stephens is, among other things, the Professor of Family and Community Medicine and Professor of Humanities at Penn State.

The Research Supporting Gratitude and Random Acts of Kindness (Dr. Corey Martin: Part 3)

The research behind incorporating gratitude into your morning routine The research behind random acts of kindness (and how you can apply it at work AND home) How Corey and his colleagues have built programs for physicians based on positive psychology (and how they've reduced the need for emergency mental health support by 40% amongst teens in their community!) Corey Martin is a Yale-trained family physician driven to change the delivery of healthcare and improve the mental and physical h...

Managing Furloughs, Virtual Care and Early Retirement (Dr. Corey Martin: Part 2)

Furloughing 20% of his staff How perfectionism is a liability for physicians during COVID-19 How to maintain relationships during COVID-19 (as an extrovert) How his physicians are adapting to virtual care (and why it might support early retirement!) Corey Martin is a Yale-trained family physician driven to change the delivery of healthcare and improve the mental and physical health of our communities. He is a founder of the Bounce Back Project (www.bouncebackproject.org), practicing pri...

The Unexpected Deaths of Two Physician Friends (Dr. Corey Martin: Part 1)

Corey opens up about an incredibly powerful story of how the death of two fellow physicians changed his life forever.  He also talks about taking on a CMO role after 5 years of practice. Corey Martin is a Yale-trained family physician driven to change the delivery of healthcare and improve the mental and physical health of our communities. He is a founder of the Bounce Back Project (www.bouncebackproject.org), practicing private group physician, Bush Fellow, former Chief Medical Officer and...

How to Manage Furloughs and Virtual Care Processes (Dr. Mark Greenawald and Dr. Corey Martin)

During this special episode, two returning guests walk through The Change Map exercise and focus on two topics: Communicating and implementing furloughs Managing the "people side" of implementing new virtual care processes Jump to 14:00 to hear their insights after going through the exercise. If you'd like a PDF of The Change Map, send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "Change Map PDF".  Dr. Mark Greenawald is, among many other things, the Medical Director for...

30+ Practical Wellbeing Ideas for Physicians during COVID-19

This special episode is from a webinar hosted by The Well-Being Index (a platform built around a well-being assessment invested by The Mayo Clinic).  Sandy and Dr. Katie Sardone, PhD answer LIVE questions and provide as much tactical well-being advice and suggestions as possible -- enjoy! Topics include: The things you CAN control Reboundability Energy levels How to manage shifting goal posts Acknowledgement Peer to peer support Ways for organizations and systems to support their peo...

30+ Practical Wellbeing Ideas for Physicians during COVID-19

This special episode is from a webinar hosted by The Well-Being Index (a platform built around a well-being assessment invested by The Mayo Clinic).  Sandy and Dr. Katie Sardone, PhD answer LIVE questions and provide as much tactical well-being advice and suggestions as possible -- enjoy! Topics include: The things you CAN control Reboundability Energy levels How to manage shifting goal posts Acknowledgement Peer to peer support Ways for organizations and systems to support their peo...

A Story of Personal Transformation (Jennifer Skinner)

Jennifer was doubting herself and feeling an imbalance between her work, health and family.  She felt like her patients didn't respect her, but she still wanted to make a difference in their lives.  During this episode, Jennifer talks about overcoming her challenges to become a confident, trusted and capable provider.   Jennifer Skinner is currently a PA student at Rocky Vista University.

Learnings From a Live Medical Demo for Apple's Global Health Lead (Dr. David McSwain: Part 3)

Thoughts on how to prepare and deliver demonstrations (Hint: Have a plan A, B and C!) David McSwain, MD, MPH, FAAP, is the Chief Medical Information Officer for the MUSC Health system and an Associate Professor of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at MUSC Children’s Hospital. He is the Co-Founder of the SPROUT (Supporting Pediatric Research on Outcomes and Utilization of Telehealth) National Telehealth Research Collaborative, Main Principal Investigator for the NIH-funded (NCATS) SPROUT-CTS...

A Live Demo for Apple's Global Health Lead (Dr. David McSwain: Part 3)

Thoughts on how to prepare and deliver demonstrations (Hint: Have a plan A, B and C!) David McSwain, MD, MPH, FAAP, is the Chief Medical Information Officer for the MUSC Health system and an Associate Professor of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at MUSC Children’s Hospital. He is the Co-Founder of the SPROUT (Supporting Pediatric Research on Outcomes and Utilization of Telehealth) National Telehealth Research Collaborative, Main Principal Investigator for the NIH-funded (NCATS) SPROUT-CTS...

How to Track for a CMIO Role + A Story of Telehealth Saving a Little Girl's Life (Dr. David McSwain: Part 2)

A powerful story of how telehealth saved a little girl's life How artificial intelligence is going to improve the physician/patient relationship How to track for a CMIO role How to use technology (and manager your data) as a patient David McSwain, MD, MPH, FAAP, is the Chief Medical Information Officer for the MUSC Health system and an Associate Professor of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at MUSC Children’s Hospital. He is the Co-Founder of the SPROUT (Supporting Pediatric Research on...

How to Track for a CMIO Role, A Story of Telehealth Saving a Little Girl's Life, and More (Dr. David McSwain: Part 2)

A powerful story of how telehealth saved a little girl's life How artificial intelligence is going to improve the physician/patient relationship How to track for a CMIO role How to use technology (and manager your data) as a patient David McSwain, MD, MPH, FAAP, is the Chief Medical Information Officer for the MUSC Health system and an Associate Professor of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at MUSC Children’s Hospital. He is the Co-Founder of the SPROUT (Supporting Pediatric Research on...

THIS Will Happen to Telehealth After COVID-19 (Dr. David McSwain: Part 1)

Evolution of the CMIO role (and how it's so much more than just EMR) The reasons why patients' experiences with telehealth vary so widely (and why COVID-19 will actually help with that) David McSwain, MD, MPH, FAAP, is the Chief Medical Information Officer for the MUSC Health system and an Associate Professor of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at MUSC Children’s Hospital. He is the Co-Founder of the SPROUT (Supporting Pediatric Research on Outcomes and Utilization of Telehealth) National...

COVID-19: Differences between Management and Leadership (Dr. Jason Valadao: Part 1)

Wisdom from immigrant parents (work ethic >>> education) Differences between management and leadership Differences between empathy and compassion Experience with American Academy of Family Physicians (Leadership Development Program) as a Chief Resident, and as Faculty Jason's Bio: "With 19 years of military service on land, in the air, on sea, and in hospitals, along with many years as a professor, coach and mentor, I know the challenges everyday people face in creating fulfilling lives...

COVID-19: "Positive Accountability" is the Key to Success during COVID-19 (Dr. Jason Valadão: Part 2)

How his daughter's birth and diagnosis changed his patient interactions Why accountability partners and groups are critical for career development (and COVID-19) How compassion, connection and health are important now more than ever Jason's Bio: "With 19 years of military service on land, in the air, on sea, and in hospitals, along with many years as a professor, coach and mentor, I know the challenges everyday people face in creating fulfilling lives of our own, but my secret for true f...

How COVID-19 is Shaping the Future of Telehealth (Dr. Mark Weisman: Part 2)

How is COVID-19 shaping the future of telehealth?  Why should physicians be shaping the future of healthcare? Dr. Mark Weisman is the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) for Peninsula Regional Health System.  He is a Board-certified Internal Medicine and Informatics physician, who has practiced in inpatient and ambulatory care in hospitals, high-volume clinics, and retainer-style clinics.

COVID19: How to Reduce the Burden of Technology on Physicians (Dr. Mark Weisman: Part 1)

In this episode: The path to becoming a CMIO What the ideal quality scorecard looks like Practical things to do when technology is getting in your way Dr. Mark Weisman is the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) for Peninsula Regional Health System.  He is a Board-certified Internal Medicine and Informatics physician, who has practiced in inpatient and ambulatory care in hospitals, high-volume clinics, and retainer-style clinics.

The 2 Types of Peer Support (Dr. Mark Greenawald: Part 4)

Sandy and Dr. Mark Greenawald discuss the cost of not connecting with peers, 2 important types of peer support and a beautiful message of love for the world. Dr. Mark Greenawald is the Medical Director for Physician Leadership Development and Professional Well-Being at Carilion Clinic.  

The Power of Publicly Discussing Medical Mistakes (Krista Gregory: Part 1)

Sandy and Krista discuss the lack of COVID-19 data, how to break down silos during this pandemic, and the power of clinicians sharing stories on stage. Rev. Krista Gregory, MDiv, BCC is the founder of the Center for Resiliency at Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas. The center was established with the belief that the language and structure of medicine needs to transform to provide a sustainable setting for practitioners to counter burnout and increase personal and professional f...

Mortals and Medicine + Women Rising (Krista Gregory: Part 2)

Sandy and Krista discuss two powerful events being hosted for physicians in Texas: Mortals and Medicine + Women Rising. Rev. Krista Gregory, MDiv, BCC is the founder of the Center for Resiliency at Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas. The center was established with the belief that the language and structure of medicine needs to transform to provide a sustainable setting for practitioners to counter burnout and increase personal and professional fulfillment. Gregory is a board c...

Doing a Triathlon 2-days After an "End of Life" Conversation (Krista Gregory: Part 3)

Here's a snippet from when Sandy and Krista's podcast episode was officially "over", but the conversation continued... Rev. Krista Gregory, MDiv, BCC is the founder of the Center for Resiliency at Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas. The center was established with the belief that the language and structure of medicine needs to transform to provide a sustainable setting for practitioners to counter burnout and increase personal and professional fulfillment. Gregory is a board ce...

Get the Most From Your Team by Calibrating Your Communication (Dr. Mark Greenawald: Part 3)

Talking about communication styles and proving some clarity to the topic of burnout, focusing on who's responsible for addressing it and why isolation needs to be a bigger part of the conversation. Dr. Mark Greenawald is the Medical Director for Physician Leadership Development and Professional Well-Being at Carilion Clinic.  

COVID 19: How to Respond More and React Less (Dr. Cindra Kamphoff: Part 3)

Let's talk about the power of responding instead of reacting, especially during this time of COVID-19.  Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, PhD, CMPC, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Keynote Speaker & Trainer - Gain the High Performance Edge, Greater Minneapolis- St. Paul area. Expert in the psychology of success and high performance in sports, business, and life. Worked with Minnesota Vikings Football Team, Individual athletes in Major League Baseball, Professional and Olympic Athletes

COVID-19: A 5-Minute Mental Exercise for Your Commute (Dr. Cindra Kamphoff: Part 2)

A mental performance expert walks us through a mind-priming exercise that takes 5 minutes and you can do it during your drive.  It will help you avoid automatic negative thought patterns during this crazy time, especially since those negative thoughts can easily come home with us… Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, PhD, CMPC, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Keynote Speaker & Trainer - Gain the High Performance Edge, Greater Minneapolis- St. Paul area. Expert in the psychology of success and high...

COVID-19: Focus on the Things You Can Control (Dr. Cindra Kamphoff: Part 1)

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff - an author, speaker and mental performance expert - discusses: The value of past, present and future thinking in the time of COVID-19 Why it’s so important to focus on the things we CAN control over the coming weeks Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, PhD, CMPC, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Keynote Speaker & Trainer - Gain the High Performance Edge, Greater Minneapolis- St. Paul area. Expert in the psychology of success and high performance in sports, business, and life....

How to Lead a Meeting After an End of Life Conversation (Dr. Mark Greenawald: Part 2)

A conversation with Dr. Mark Greenawald about why all physicians are leaders, how to switch your brain and emotions between clinical and administrative roles, and two critical components of valuable feedback. Dr. Mark Greenawald is the Medical Director for Physician Leadership Development and Professional Well-Being at Carilion Clinic.  

Book Recommendations for Your Head and Your Heart (Dr. Mark Greenawald: Part 1)

Talking about favorite authors, book and poets that have helped Sandy and Dr. Mark Greenawald both personally and professionally. Dr. Mark Greenawald is the Medical Director for Physician Leadership Development and Professional Well-Being at Carilion Clinic.  

A Practical Approach to Leadership Development (Dr. Michael Lalor: Part 2)

How leadership can be developed through practical experience, what can be learned from the Alcoholics Anonymous model, and more. Dr. Michael Lalor, MD, MBA, CPE, FACHE, Chief Medical Officer of Trellis Supportive Care. Greensboro/Winston-Salem North Carolina area. Achievements include: Helped my organization achieve 21% hospice census growth 2018 - 2019, Achieved 29% pharmaceutical cost reduction through operational improvements, Improved my department’s bottom line by 24% in first year of ...

When to Get an MBA and The Reason Why "Your Ego Is Not Your Amigo" (Dr. Michael Lalor: Part 1)

Dr. Michael Lalor (Chief Medical Officer at Trellis Supportive Care) discusses situational leadership, when to get an MBA, and how a martini with a patient changes his life. Dr. Michael Lalor, MD, MBA, CPE, FACHE, Chief Medical Officer of Trellis Supportive Care. Greensboro/Winston-Salem North Carolina area. Achievements include: Helped my organization achieve 21% hospice census growth 2018 - 2019, Achieved 29% pharmaceutical cost reduction through operational improvements, Improved my depa...

C-Suite Politics, Negotiating Salaries and More (Dr. Tiffany Love)

This episode is packed with career and leadership development tips.  Dr. Love opens up about her own story, what it was like to take the ACHE Board Exam and practical advice for negotiating salaries. Dr. Tiffany Love, PhD is Chief Operating Officer at Humboldt General Hospital. She serves as coordinator, nurse planner & guest faculty for the Harvard Medical School CME on Career Advancement Leadership Skills for Women in Healthcare. Dr. Love also serves as a consultant providing executive co...

Compensation, Routines and The Clinician Experience Project (Dr. Stephen Beeson: Part 2)

Dr. Stephen Beeson debunks myths about compensation models and gets into practical ways to support physicians to live out their purpose and deliver high quality care. Dr. Stephen Beeson, MD is the Founder of the Clinician Experience Project at PracticingExcellence.com. Stephen is a physician, author, leader, and speaker helping healthcare systems across the country to transform The Clinician Experience.

This Physician Entrepreneur Is On Fire (Dr. Stephen Beeson: Part 1)

Jam packed with insights about how physician leadership and wellbeing are connected. Dr. Stephen Beeson, MD is the Founder of the Clinician Experience Project at PracticingExcellence.com. Stephen is a physician, author, leader, and speaker helping healthcare systems across the country to transform The Clinician Experience.

The Impact of End of Life Conversations (Dr. Bob Underwood: Bonus)

How end-of-life conversations have impacted us, plus one way to define fulfillment. Dr. Bob Underwood, MD is Chief Medical Officer of San Juan Regional Medical Center, Retired Lieutenant Colonel of US Army National Guard and Co-author of The Leader’s Compass for Medical Professionals. Modeling Personal VAlues to Influence People, Accomplisht e Mission, and Improve the Organization.

This CEO Hired a Coach for Everyone on Her Team (Dr. Karen Weiner: Part 2)

The transition from full-time physician to medical director to CEO, plus how the Oregon Medical Group is using workshops and 1:1 coaching to accelerate their capabilities. Dr. Karen Weiner, MD, MMM, CPE is the Chief Executive Officer of the Oregon Medical Group. Focused on better understanding the intersection connecting leadership behaviors, organizational culture and workforce wellness in healthcare. Privileged to be leading Oregon Medical Group in its pursuit of excellence; ensuring we r...

The Importance of Physician-Led Changes (Dr. Karen Weiner: Part 1)

Stories and examples of how physician-led changes at the Oregon Medical Group have been important to their long-term success, from their CEO Dr. Karen Weiner. Dr. Karen Weiner, MD, MMM, CPE is the Chief Executive Officer of the Oregon Medical Group. Focused on better understanding the intersection connecting leadership behaviors, organizational culture and workforce wellness in healthcare. Privileged to be leading Oregon Medical Group in its pursuit of excellence; ensuring we remain patient...

Bullet Journaling, New Physician Leaders and more (Dr. Bob Underwood: Part 2)

Digging deeper into how we develop physician leaders, how we manage our time, and much more.   Dr. Bob Underwood, MD is Chief Medical Officer of San Juan Regional Medical Center, Retired Lieutenant Colonel of US Army National Guard and Co-author of The Leader’s Compass for Medical Professionals. Modeling Personal VAlues to Influence People, Accomplisht e Mission, and Improve the Organization.

Different Ways to Develop Physician Leaders + Time Management Tactics (Dr. Bob Underwood: Part 2)

Digging deeper into how we develop physician leaders, how we manage our time, and much more.  

Tactical advice for boosting morale and onboarding to a new role (Q&A)

Sandy answers questions directly from our social media audience.  You'll hear specific strategies and tactics for... balancing clinical and leadership aspects of your job what to do when you come how feeling drained ways to boost morale in your team and more.

Conflict and Meditation: an Army Officer's Perspective (Dr. Bob Underwood: Part 1)

Dr. Bob Underwood's non-traditional route "makes sense looking backwards".  We talk about: his transition into medicine after Desert Storm how he meditates in the middle of his day why it's so important to understand your "why" and more Dr. Bob Underwood, MD is Chief Medical Officer of San Juan Regional Medical Center, Retired Lieutenant Colonel of US Army National Guard and Co-author of The Leader’s Compass for Medical Professionals. Modeling Personal VAlues to Influence People, Accomp...

An Army Officer's Perspective on Conflict and Meditation (Dr. Bob Underwood: Part 1)

Dr. Bob Underwood's non-traditional route "makes sense looking backwards".  We talk about: his transition into medicine after Desert Storm how he meditates in the middle of his day why it's so important to understand your "why" and more

Tactics for Boosting Morale, Onboarding and More (Q&A)

Sandy answers questions directly from our social media audience.  You'll hear specific strategies and tactics for... balancing clinical and leadership aspects of your job what to do when you come how feeling drained ways to boost morale in your team and more.

The High Impact Physician Podcast

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