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Laura B. Vater, MD, MPH
Ten Things Thriving Doctors Do
Many physicians are still thriving in an era of burnout and exhaustion in medicine. What are they doing differently? I've polled my...


Laura B. Vater, MD, MPH
Facing Exhaustion & Burnout? Read this
There may be times in your training when your exhaustion or burnout exceeds your ability to continue. This happened to me while on home...


Laura B. Vater, MD, MPH
Policy for Pregnant Residents to Protect Sleep & Fetal Health
In the spring of 2020, my former internal medicine program at the Indiana University School of Medicine drafted and instituted a new...


Laura B. Vater, MD, MPH
Tips for Night Shifts & On Call
Whether you’re in training or practice, working overnight is incredibly challenging. The weight of responsibility for keeping patients...


Laura B. Vater, MD, MPH
5 Changes I've Made to Support My Mental Health
Here are some things I've changed to protect my well-being: 1. Talking about it – in therapy and personal relationships For too long, I...


Laura B. Vater, MD, MPH
Protecting your Health, Relationships, & Life Beyond Your Career
A new attending reached out: “I’m struggling to balance my interest in medicine with time for my family, other interests outside of my...


Laura B. Vater, MD, MPH
Starting Intern Year: Tips for the Transition
Congratulations on matching into residency and graduating from medical school! You've already accomplished so much, and you should be...


Laura B. Vater, MD, MPH
In Medical Training, Leave the "Arrival Fallacy" Behind
As a medical student in my early years, I remember thinking: “Once I finish my coursework and USMLE Step 1, then I’ll be happy.” Then,...


Laura B. Vater, MD, MPH
Grief, Loss, and Coping Strategies for Doctors and Nurses
A common question I get as an oncologist is this: "How do you deal with the sadness of your work? How do you cope when your patients die?...


Laura B. Vater, MD, MPH
After 28 Hours Awake I Didn't Care if I Made It Home Alive (MDLinx)
(Published on MDLinx) After months of long hours and fractured sleep as a resident, followed by a stressful 28-hour call, I sat in the...


Laura B. Vater, MD, MPH
Trying To Stay Healthy in the Hospital
Working in the hospital doesn’t exactly promote the health of clinicians. Here some strategies that have helped me stay healthy.


Laura B. Vater, MD, MPH
How To Survive Exams and Board Studying
Focusing is hard. Here are some tips that have helped me study during medical school and for board exams like the USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3.
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