An Excerpt From The Dark Side of Medicine, Physician Suicide with Dr. Corrigan

Send us a Text Message."Medicine is, is on the one hand such a privilege and such a joy to be a doctor, but on the other hand, the, the personal costs can be too much."On today's episode, I sat down with Dr. Corrigan, a recovering physician who left medicine after burning out, and more. Overachiever. Impostor syndrome. Had never heard of Corrigan's Secret Door until it was too late. Thankfully now in a way better place. Co-founded Physicians Anonymous with intention to solve physician burnout, mental illness, and addiction. Hopes to prevent future medical career disasters through peer support, advocacy, policy change, and innovation.Trigger warning! Physician suicide is discussed in this episode.This experience is powered by CMEfy – an AI-powered platform that directs learners along a pathway to capture reflections at point of inspiration, point of care. Clinicians may earn CME/CE credit via ReflectCE, the accredited activity portal. https://earnc.me/N09rlZE-book Grief 101: https://designrr.site?i=o76o&t=378d70The Lorna Breen Foundation: https://drlornabreen.org/Physician suicide, grief, and resourcesOther episodes you'll enjoy:A Seriously Lighthearted Conversation of Grief and PhysiciansThe Dark Side of Medicine with Dr. CorriganConnect with Dr. Corrigan:https://physiciansanonymous.org/Connect with Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque:InstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTo listen to more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts!Though I am a physician, this is not medical advice. This is only a tool that physicians can use to get ideas on how to deal with burnout and/or know they are not alone. If you are in need of medical assistance talk to your physician.Learn more about female physicians' journey through burnout to thriving!https://www.theworthyphysician.com/booksLet's connect for speaking opportunities!https://www.theworthyphysician.com/dr-shahhaque-md-as-a-speakerCheck out the free resources from The Worthy Physician:https://www.theworthyphysician.com/freebie-downloadsBattle of the Boxes21 Day Self Focus Journal