Preventing physician burnout: Emotional and spiritual wellbeing
During the course of a career, physicians often experience some form of burnout. In fact, one study found that almost 50% of physicians in the
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Dr. Mary Brandt
Preventing physician burnout: Ergonomic support and personal wellbeing
As a new group of residents and fellows begin the next steps of their medical training at hospitals across the country this summer, they are
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Surviving the medical career journey with humor and kindness
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of Progress Notes posts featuring Baylor College of Medicine students interviewing physicians and faculty members in
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Teen weight-loss surgery study shows reversal of type 2 diabetes
Obesity is a serious health threat to millions of children and adolescents around the world, especially those who are considered severely obese. Many of the
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Healthy Habits: Adding mindfulness to exercise routine
Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers.
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New residents join Baylor family
Over the last month more than 80 residency and fellowship programs welcomed new trainees to Baylor College of Medicine and our affiliated institutions. Check out
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From Pre-Med to Med: Making the Transition to Medical School
Making the transition from college to medical school is one of the biggest academic “leaps” a student can make. I was recently asked to address
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In Case You Missed It: Medical student blog, new center opens, and more
We hope you had a wonderful week and a Happy Halloween! Here are some news you may have missed this week during Halloween festivities: Introducing
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Dr. Mary Brandt’s 4 steps to maintaining regular exercise habits
We’ve all been there at one point or another – we make a promise to ourselves to exercise regularly and push ourselves to achieve new,
Read moreTop four reasons to be treated in a teaching hospital
For anyone in medicine, particularly those of us who teach, July 1 is a very special day. It’s the day new interns start and, therefore,
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