Become an MD innovator & leave a lasting mark in the field of medicine

Find mentors and advisors who can provide guidance and support as you work to innovate in medicine. Look for individuals who have experience in your field and who can offer valuable insights and feedback. Also, innovation often requires collaboration across disciplines and specialties. Seek out opportunities to work with others who have different perspectives and skill sets. Develop a deep understanding of the field; innovators in medicine are knowledgeable about the latest developments in their area of expertise.

Stay up-to-date with research, attend conferences, and seek out opportunities to learn from experts. Think outside the box: Innovators in medicine are often those who can think creatively and outside the box. Challenge assumptions, ask questions, and explore unconventional approaches to solving problems.

1. We start by working with the healthcare provider to establish clear goals for their performance. These goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
2. We focus on the healthcare provider's strengths and help them build on these strengths. Emphasizing what they are already doing well, can help boost their confidence and motivation.
3. Regular feedback is essential for helping healthcare providers improve their performance. Both positive feedback reinforces good behaviors and constructive feedback addresses areas for improvement.
4. Encouraging healthcare providers to reflect on their own performance and identify areas where they can improve is essential and easily done: ask open-ended questions and listen actively to their responses.
5. Provide healthcare providers with the resources they need to achieve optimal performance. This may include training, mentoring, or access to new technologies or techniques.
6. Finally, it's important to recognize that systemic issues within the healthcare system can impact the performance of individual providers. As a coach, I can help identify and address these issues to support optimal performance across the board. By using these strategies, I can help healthcare providers achieve optimal performance, improve patient outcomes and find happiness in their profession.

If there is one thing I’ve learned in my lifelong practice of gastrointestinal medicine and have seen in my colleagues from across other departments:

As doctors gain more experience and advance in their careers, they may become more specialized in their field and take on more administrative duties. This can result in less time spent with individual patients and less opportunity for personalized care. Additionally, the increased workload and demands of the profession can lead to burnout and fatigue, further contributing to a sense of detachment from patients.

Additionally, the sheer volume of patients they see on a daily basis can make it difficult for them to form meaningful connections with each individual. This can lead to a more transactional relationship between doctor and patient, rather than one based on empathy and trust.