How Finding Your Passion Supports Your Profession
From NYACP's Physician Spotlight by New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians
July 21, 2025 · 18 min · Season 4 · Episode 5
About this episode
Dr. Samuel de Ycaza shares how discovering boxing helped him overcome burnout and advance in his medical career.
Dr. Samuel de Ycaza needed an outlet when he was feeling the effects of burnout. A chance inquiry led him to discover boxing, which quickly became a new passion that fostered self-reflection, humility, and confidence, enabling him to pursue new opportunities in his medical career.
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Samuel de Ycaza
Topics covered
- burnout
- boxing
- self-reflection
- confidence
- medical career
- passion
Keywords
- burnout
- boxing
- self-reflection
- confidence
- medical career
- passion
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