Underdog Physicians: Navigating Careers and Burnout

In this episode, Dr. Steven Bradley, a critical care anesthesiologist and medical ethicist, reflects on his journey hosting the Black Doctors Podcast, the feedback and support from listeners, and the various inspiring guests he's had on the show. He discusses the importance of understanding one's value in the medical profession, the complexities of staffing, and the issues that contribute to physician burnout. He reviews the book, "Physician Underdog*" that was written by Dr. Navin Goyal, an anesthesiologist and entrepreneur. This book is a must-read for current residents and attendings to fully understand the evolving healthcare landscape where physicians are employees and report to administrators and big business.

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Dr. Bradley also delves into his recent explorations in creating ambient music for sound healing, with the aim of helping healthcare workers and others combat stress and anxiety. He concludes by sharing his experiences and thoughts on roles and responsibilities within medicine, the importance of pushing back against being undervalued, and exciting personal and professional updates, such as the upcoming birth of his first child and launching a new podcast project for medical students interested in anesthesiology.

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