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February 23, 2018 | 2 min read

Mindfulness and Diagnostic Acumen: Inversely Related?

By Sharon Solomon, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Far from being inversely related, physician mindfulness provides the foundation upon which diagnostic acumen is built.

July 6, 2018 | 1 min read

Music and Coffee

By Scott Wright, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

If you get the sense that one of your patients is isolated or alone, ask about their support network. If they have none, ask if they would like help in being connected to community resources.

July 4, 2018 | 1 min read

Recipe for the Salad Bowl of Happiness

By Vani Rao, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

A tried and true recipe for happiness: in a large bowl of individuality, mix spoonfuls of family and friends, add whisks of peers and acquaintances, and dress it with a generous helping of core values.

May 15, 2018 | 2 min read

How To Overcome Burnout Through Gratitude

By Jennifer Janus, MD, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

Practicing gratitude, especially when times are tough, is an essential component of clinical excellence.

April 19, 2018 | 3 min read

Becoming a Mindful Clinician

By Patricia Dobkin, PhD, McGill University Department of Medicine

Most healthcare professionals maintain high standards, perfectionistic tendencies, and critical minds. This appears to be an advantage in a high stakes-high risk work environment. However, these habits of mind may backfire when held too tightly and lead to emotional exhaustion. Being mindful can offset this problem.

April 18, 2018 | 6 min read

How To Reclaim Boredom From Your Smartphone

By Timothy Plante, MD, MHS, The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine

Boredom brings mind wandering; mind wandering brings creativity. Here’s how I reclaimed boredom in my life.

April 5, 2018 | 5 min read

Remaking Medicine Whole

By Gregory Frichionne, MD, Harvard Medical School

A review of "Whole Person Care: Transforming Healthcare" by Tom Hutchinson, MB, McGill University.

March 3, 2018 | 2 min read

Six Steps to Make Wellness Work

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Our well-being as physicians is an essential part of professionalism. If we aren't well, we can't provide the best care to our patients, who deserve our best.

March 1, 2018 | 2 min read

Five Habits to Reduce Stress and Bring Joy to Patient Care

By Neda Gould, PhD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Five simple ways to incorporate mindfulness into our daily patient interactions, increasing the joy of patient care.