About this episode

In this episode, La Toya Luces-Sampson discusses the often underwhelming nature of Doctor's Day and emphasizes the importance of self-perception within the healthcare system.

Hey Doc — Doctor’s Day can feel… underwhelming. A small gesture. A generic message. Maybe a reminder that you’re appreciated, without anything actually changing. And for a lot of physicians, that disconnect doesn’t go unnoticed. In this episode, I’m sharing a different kind of Doctor’s Day message. Not about what you received, but about how you see yourself inside the system you work in. We get into: Why external appreciation often falls short (and what actually matters more)How physicians un...

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Host: La Toya Luces-Sampson MD, PMH-C

Topics covered

• Doctor's Day
• physician appreciation
• self-perception in medicine
• healthcare system
• physician well-being

Keywords

• Doctor's Day
• physician
• appreciation
• healthcare
• self-worth
• well-being
• systemic issues

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