On this episode, our co-resident guests, Drs. Austin Greenhaw and Sam Sheffield, join us to discuss the unique challenges of being LGBT-identifying medical professionals. Together we take a brief look at the scientific literature (2:57), why a doctor's sexual orientation would matter to patients (10:45), the importance of supportive co-workers (19:40), and what the medical profession as a whole can do to better support LGBT providers (25:46).

On this episode, our co-resident guests, Drs. Austin Greenhaw and Sam Sheffield, join us to discuss the unique challenges of being LGBT-identifying medical professionals. Together we take a brief look at the scientific literature

why a doctor's sexual orientation would matter to patients

and what the medical profession as a whole can do to better support LGBT providers

Burnout in Nursing: Caring For Our Healthcare Heroes

Shrinking Burnout is a podcast focused upon furthering the discussion on clinician burnout, wellness, and resilience. We are two resident psychiatrists, Dr. Varsha Radhakrishnan and Dr. Andy Wu, who interview healthcare professionals across the country to hear their stories amidst this COVID19 pandemic. 

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