The Journey of Meeting Patient Needs, Support and Why I Wear Pearls in the OR

Overview

Behind every white coat is a story—and sometimes, a string of pearls. This inspiring session explores how reclaiming your identity as a clinician can be a powerful antidote to burnout and disconnection. You’ll discover how moving beyond the myth of endless grit can renew your motivation, and how leaning on your colleagues and cultivating support systems can help sustain you in the most challenging moments of care. Faculty will share personal insights and practical strategies to help you reconnect with purpose, resilience, and the people who make medicine meaningful.

Learning Objectives

• Explore how cultivating your professional identity can enhance job satisfaction and personal well-being
• Reflect on how adversity shapes your journey—and how redefining “grit” can help you move forward with purpose and clarity
• Learn strategies to foster trust and reliance among colleagues as a foundation for team-based care
• Identify common contributors to clinician burnout and evidence-based approaches to overcome them
• Recognize the role of peer support networks in sustaining both clinician and patient resilience