<p>Angela Smith, MD is an Associate Professor of Urology, Vice Chair of Academic Affairs and Director of Urologic Oncology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  In addition to being an extremely successful academic urologist, she is a mom and staunch advocate for faculty development and well-being.  In this podcast, we discuss good and bad habits and how to integrate them into a surgical life.</p>

1. Introduction

While incredibly rewarding and honored vocations, careers in medicine and surgery are fraught with stress, burnout and challenges in work-life balance.  OWZ is intended to open dialogue about a mindful approach to surgery - to create a space where physicians and surgeons can enhance their life's work and life experience with a focus on presence, purpose and practical skills.  OWZ combines didactic-like monologues to provide baseline information and available scientific data on practical topics like time management, sleep hygiene and burnout; as well as interviews with surgeons and experts to share what works and doesn't work in their daily routines.