Becoming an Anesthesiologist with a Pituitary Tumor with Dr. Baker, MD

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Life as a Patient-Doctor

Stephanie Moss, MD

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Join Dr. Stephanie Moss, MD (@medpsycmoss) a PGY1 Psychiatry Resident who shares her journey navigating life as both a patient and a doctor. This is a platform which aims to share diverse and inspiring stories within the medical community. Through sharing her own lived experience and interviewing other doctors, students, and health care workers, we hope to demonstrate the humanity in medicine. We delve into crucial topics like Disabilities, Mental Health, Sexual Health, trauma-informed care, and the unique experiences of having a marginalized identity in medicine.

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Becoming an Anesthesiologist with a Pituitary Tumor with Dr. Baker, MD

Life as a Patient-Doctor

32 minutes 58 seconds

8 months ago

Becoming an Anesthesiologist with a Pituitary Tumor with Dr. Baker, MD

In this Life as a Patient-Doctor Podcast Episode, Dr. Moss, Psychiatry Resident, interviews Anesthesiologist Dr. Baker as she shares her profound journey from engineering to medicine. She discussing her struggles with premature ovarian failure and a pituitary tumor during residency. Despite these challenges, she navigated the complex medical landscape, ultimately thriving as an anesthesiologist. Dr. Baker emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and shares her experiences with infertility and patient care, advocating for building breaks and mindfulness into demanding careers. She highlights the significance of sharing personal experiences to connect with patients and promotes her book, 'Lean Out,' and her podcast, which both address achieving authentic work-life balance. Dr. Baker's story is a testament to resilience and finding purpose amidst adversity, offering valuable insights for other health professionals facing similar challenges.Connect with Dr. Baker: https://www.instagram.com/practicebalanceBlog & Podcast: https://practicebalance.comDr. Baker's book Lean Out: https://bookshop.org/a/79869/9781958711316 Visit Dr. Moss' website at https://medpsycmoss.com for transcripts, blog posts, and resources for medical students, health care professionals, and patientsLet’s Connect: @medpsycmossInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/medpsycmoss/Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/medpsymoss⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medpsycmoss?_t=8kS9kVfKjUc&_r=1Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor:Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUfheMZYKjA8xJN3_tzjvvCWGn8HKh_Rt&si=erIIirgQyAsEkBR4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/685WDhQHXulbCmh2siIOp3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-patient-doctor/id1719637283Email: medpsycmoss@gmail.comEditors: Brenda Hug, Dr. Moss***This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All opinions voiced are the opinions of the speakers and not reflective of any institution. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support.*** 00:00 Sneak Peak00:42 Guest Introduction01:54 Journey into Medicine from Engineering03:44 Burnout, Depression & Health Challenges05:06 Cancer Diagnosis & Time Off06:17 Finding your Niche08:09 The Benefits of Leave11:10 Invisible Disabilities12:37 Post-Residency & Work-Life Balance17:04 Infertility Patient 20:51 Personal Perspective & Disclosure25:47 Emphasizing Humanity in Medicine27:12 Pearls of Wisdom & Resources31:38 You are Not Alone#mentalhealth #inspiration #doctor