Ripples: Physician Well-Being
The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Office for Graduate Medical Education is proud to bring you Ripples: Physicians Well-Being Co-hosts Adriana Dyurich, PhD, LPC and Veena Prasad, PhD, MBA, LPC will invite UT Health San Antonio faculty as guests to share their own experiences, provide tips for overall wellness, and create a safe space to discuss coping with stressors. Catch up on our recent episodes and subscribe to Ripples for our newest episode wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
A compilation of our special guests’ pebbles from Season 2. Collect all the pebbles and create powerful waves of well-being in your life!
Learn more about the services The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Office for Graduate Medical Education Wellness Home can provide at gmewellness.uthscsa.edu.
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Dr. Cari Calvo-Strube wears a lot of hats; she's the associate program director for wellness in the Department of Surgery at UT Health San Antonio, an Assistant Professor in Breast Surgical Oncology, and a Leader in the Breast Cancer Surgical Program at Mays Cancer Center. She shares her personal life path during training and how she continues prioritizing wellness at home and in the clinic. As a practicing breast surgical oncologist, she also addresses rising statistics for breast cancer in younger women.
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Mindfulness expert, yoga therapist, and educator Melissa Aguirre discusses the science behind practicing healthy coping mechanisms to reduce stress and fuel vitality back into the body.
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Dr. Winifred Mak answers our questions about IVF treatments, egg freezing, emotional support and cost for trainees exploring family planning. More resources can be found on Dr. Mak’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/miscarriagemd/?hl=en.
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Dating can be tough, but dating during training is tougher. Dr. Ifie Williams, founder and CEO of the dating app Miss Doctor, joins us to discuss the inspiration for her physician-only relationship platform and her goals to help successful women fulfill their personal lives.
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
We speak with certified student loan professional Andrew Paulson, a financial expert who works closely with health professionals on the different programs and paths trainees can take to pay off student loans. Find more resources and advice at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/.
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Dr. Victor Smith MD, a neonatology fellow at UT Health San Antonio, takes us through a detailed journey into financial well-being, one of the 8 domains of wellness. He provides information about budgeting apps, student loans, and the Public Loan Forgiveness Program. It is a must-listen episode for residents and junior faculty.
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Vidhya Illuri, MD, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of eating well while managing the stressful life of a resident on rotation and suggests dietary changes to improve one's well-being.
Find Dr. Illuri's recipe ideas here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.illuris.pantry/?hl=en
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Tips and ideas about how to eat to promote your wellbeing, even during stressful times. Vijaya Botla, president and lead registered dietitian of Alamo Nutrition Consultants, helps us understand different types of diets that promote health and wellness, including diverse diets.
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Dharam Kaushik, MD joins the podcast to discuss the physical and mental benefits of practicing yoga [7:39] and offers an easy breathing exercise to become present in the moment [14:59].
Learn more about the Wellness Home at GMEWellness.UTHSCSA.edu
Catch up on past episodes at https://uthscsa.edu/medicine/education/gme/wellness/ripples-podcast-directory
Questions? Email Ripples at GMEWellness@uthscsa.edu
What you do for yourself not only helps enrich your life, but it creates powerful ripples into the lives of others.
Residency and fellowship training are part of the most exciting times in medical academics; however it can also present a variety of challenges to personal and professional well-being. Experiences can range from emotional and physical exhaustion, anxiety, feelings of inadequacy, to strained personal relationships. The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Office for Graduate Medical Education is proud to bring you Ripples: A Podcast from The Wellness Home. This podcast is a safe space to discuss personal and professional wellness and growth, mental health, vulnerability in seeking help, and something we call pebbles – daily strategies you can practice to create positive ripple effects in your life.
Learn more about the services your GME Wellness Home can provide at https://www.uthscsa.edu/academics/medicine/education/gme/wellness.