PALTtalk with Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda | Reclaiming Our Joy: Medicine as a Life, Not a Job

Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda is joined by Patricia L. Bach, PsyD, RN, and Fatima Sheikh, MD, CMD, MPH, for an insightful discussion on finding joy and fulfillment in clinical practice. Building on insights from their presentation at PALTmed’s PALTC24 Annual Meeting, they explore clinician burnout, the importance of self-care, and strategies to build resilience in healthcare. Through practical insights, personal stories, and research-backed approaches, they offer actionable steps to cultivate joy, gratitude, and fulfillment in daily practice.

Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD

Guests: Patricia L. Bach, PsyD, RN; Fatima Sheikh, MD, CMD, MPH

Journal Articles:
A Tale of Two Countries: How I Saw More Patients With More Joy in Internal Medicine Practice (Annals of Internal Medicine)
Finding Joy in Medicine: A Remedy for Challenging Times (NEJM Catalyst)
Designing and Regulating Wisely: Removing Barriers to Joy in Practice (Annals of Internal Medicine)
Trends in Clinician Burnout With Associated Mitigating and Aggravating Factors During the COVID-19 Pandemic (JAMA Network)

Resources:
The Greater Good Science Center (University of California, Berkeley)
A "SWAN" Bag: Free Digital Resources to Help Reclaim Our Happiness (PALTmed Annual Meeting)
An Experiment in Gratitude | The Science of Happiness (SoulPancake)
Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program (American Medical Association)

Date Recorded: January 27, 2025

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