<p>Rob Kramer, PCC and Kara Penfield, PhD are founders of the Spiro Coaching Institute and the Academy for Academic Medical Center Coaching Program.  Together they have a tremendous history and experience coaching executives and other professionals in healthcare.   Coaching, interactions with colleagues, and professional development are discussed in a framework of mindfulness.  Find out more about coaching, Spiro, or the AAMCC program at: https://www.spirocoaching.com/.  (Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.)</p>

21. Depression, Suicide and Physicians with Dr. Karen Swartz

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.