About this episode

The episode features a conversation between two family physicians discussing practical strategies for thriving in family medicine amidst various challenges.

In this conversation, I reconnect with Dr. Caitlin Christie, a fellow family physician and coach practicing in Ontario, to share what we're actually doing on the ground to create sustainable, joyful practices. We dive into the real challenges of primary care - from new funding initiatives to physician capacity pressures - and explore how we've shifted from feeling helpless about external circumstances to focusing on what we can control. Caitlin and I trade practical strategies for protecting our wellbeing, from micro-moments of pleasure during clinic days to redesigning schedules that honor our capacity. This is a boots-on-the-ground conversation about how to thrive in family medicine by orienting toward what truly matters: how we feel at the end of the day. Connect with Caitlin: Website: https://caitlinchristie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingbydrcaitlin/ Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/ Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

People in this episode

Host: Joan Chan

Guest: Dr. Caitlin Christie

Topics covered

• family medicine
• physician wellbeing
• primary care challenges
• sustainable practices
• healthcare funding
• work-life balance

Keywords

• family medicine
• physician wellbeing
• primary care
• sustainable practices
• healthcare funding
• work-life balance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hippocratic Collective

Places: Ontario

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