How locum tenens rescued a trauma surgeon: An interview with Serene Shereef, MD
08/21/22 • 27 min
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Many thanks to Serene Shereef, MD, a trauma surgeon who achieved work/life balance by working locum tenens. After her residency, Dr. Shereef struggled with balancing three children, a husband, and the demanding life of a trauma surgeon. She tried academic medicine but was miserable. She quit and tried a community practice, but it was the same story. Finally, with the help of a couple of coaches and a reassessment of her life’s priorities, she succeeded in finding a part-time position that allows her to practice surgery while offering quality time for her family and other interests. She’s happier than she’s ever been and eager to share her advice with other physicians wrestling with work/life balance.
Dr. Shereef has a podcast, “Mindfulness and Productivity Systems Podcast.” The title says it all! You can reach Dr. Shereef on her social media channels.
You can watch this interview on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/andrewwilnermdauthor
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Finally, this production has been made possible in part by support from “The Art of Medicine's” wonderful sponsor, Locumstory.com, a resource where providers can get real, unbiased answers about locum tenens. If you are interested in locum tenens, or considering a new full-time position, please go to Locumstory.com.
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Dr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!
Many thanks to Serene Shereef, MD, a trauma surgeon who achieved work/life balance by working locum tenens. After her residency, Dr. Shereef struggled with balancing three children, a husband, and the demanding life of a trauma surgeon. She tried academic medicine but was miserable. She quit and tried a community practice, but it was the same story. Finally, with the help of a couple of coaches and a reassessment of her life’s priorities, she succeeded in finding a part-time position that allows her to practice surgery while offering quality time for her family and other interests. She’s happier than she’s ever been and eager to share her advice with other physicians wrestling with work/life balance.
Dr. Shereef has a podcast, “Mindfulness and Productivity Systems Podcast.” The title says it all! You can reach Dr. Shereef on her social media channels.
You can watch this interview on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/andrewwilnermdauthor
Feedback is welcome! Please rate, review, and share every episode that you learn from and enjoy! You’ll find a new program every two weeks.
To receive the latest updates and links, please sign up at: www.andrewwilner.com
To contribute: https://www.patreon.com/andrewwilner
Finally, many thanks to “The Art of Medicine's” wonderful sponsor, Locumstory.com. If you are interested in learning more about locum tenens, or considering a new full-time position, please go to Locumstory.com.
Or paste this link into your browser:
Please click "Fanmail" and share your feedback!
If you enjoy an episode, please share with friends and colleagues. "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner" is now available on Alexa! Just say, "Play podcast The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner!"
To never miss a program, subscribe at www.andrewwilner.com. You'll learn about new episodes and other interesting programs I host on Medscape.com, ReachMD.com, and RadioMD.com.
Please rate and review each episode.
To contact Dr. Wilner or to join the mailing list: www.andrewwilner.com
To support this program: https://www.patreon.com/andrewwilner
Finally, this production has been made possible in part by support from “The Art of Medicine's” wonderful sponsor, Locumstory.com, a resource where providers can get real, unbiased answers about locum tenens. If you are interested in locum tenens, or considering a new full-time position, please go to Locumstory.com.
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Thanks to Scott McDermott for joining me on "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner!"
Scott is an elite athlete, regularly competing in the Ultraman. This competition covers three days and makes a 26-mile marathon run look like a walk in the park. The Ultraman World Championships are held on the Big Island of Hawaii. The race includes a 6.2 mile ocean swim, 261.4 mile bike ride, and 52.4 mile run. What a test of human endurance! The prize? The thrill of competition, a sweaty tee-shirt, and a wet bathing suit!
In 2015, Scott experienced every athlete's nightmare. His bike skidded in the rain, and he crashed. Three days later, he woke up in an intensive care unit with a severe traumatic brain injury requiring neurosurgery, a fractured shoulder, wrist, and a variety of other injuries.
After returning home, Scott struggled to run his previously successful 15,000-square-foot gym. Finally, the COVID pandemic dealt a death blow to his business.
With the help of an amazingly supportive wife, friends, an extensive medical team, and three years of cognitive and physical rehabilitation, Scott recovered, started a new business and thrives as a fitness trainer and motivator. He has also returned to the Ultraman World Championships. Wow!
Here's a link to the feature-length documentary film about his accident and recovery, "Living the Warrior Code," on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwANynO24eA
Please listen as Scott shares his inspirational story during this 25-minute interview.
Scott can be reached at his website: http://www.scottyfit.com
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To support this program: https://www.patreon.com/andrewwilner
Finally, this production has been made possible in part by support from “The Art of Medicine's” wonderful sponsor, Locumstory.com, a resource where providers can get real, unbiased answers about locum tenens. If you are interested in locum tenens, or considering a new full-time position, please go to Locumstory.com.
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Many thanks to Kathleen Donnelly Israel for joining me on today’s program. Kathleen served as the caregiver for her husband Ron, who endured 17 years of Parkinson’s disease. She shares her experiences with the medical system, nontraditional medicine, and efforts as a caregiver coping with her husband’s relentless physical decline. Although Ron had always been physically active and a triathlete, he “embraced his disease” while she desperately tried to “cure” it.
After her husband’s death, Kathleen walked the 500 miles of the Camino trail, which gave her time to reflect on her experience and inspiration to move forward with her life. She relates her journey in her new book, “Wisdom on the Camino: A Spiritual Journey Sharing Forgiveness and Possibilities to Inspire the Rest of Your Life.”
You can contact Kathleen at her website: https://www.wisdomonthecamino.com
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Feedback is welcome! Please rate, review, and share every episode you learn from and enjoy! You’ll find a new program every two weeks.
To receive the latest updates and links, please sign up at: www.andrewwilner.com
To contribute: https://www.patreon.com/andrewwilner
Finally, many thanks to “The Art of Medicine's” wonderful sponsor, Locumstory.com. If you are interested in locum tenens, or considering
Please click "Fanmail" and share your feedback!
If you enjoy an episode, please share with friends and colleagues. "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner" is now available on Alexa! Just say, "Play podcast The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner!"
To never miss a program, subscribe at www.andrewwilner.com. You'll learn about new episodes and other interesting programs I host on Medscape.com, ReachMD.com, and RadioMD.com.
Please rate and review each episode.
To contact Dr. Wilner or to join the mailing list: www.andrewwilner.com
To support this program: https://www.patreon.com/andrewwilner
Finally, this production has been made possible in part by support from “The Art of Medicine's” wonderful sponsor, Locumstory.com, a resource where providers can get real, unbiased answers about locum tenens. If you are interested in locum tenens, or considering a new full-time position, please go to Locumstory.com.
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