This episode was originally published in October 2021.

Dr. Tammie Chang is aboard-certified physician in pediatric hematology/oncology practicing in Tacoma, Washington. She is the medical director of Provider Wellness for MultiCare Health System. She is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Pink Coat, MD, a platform to support and empower the personal and professional success of all women physicians. She has held numerous leadership positions including Director of the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) ELEVATE Leadership Development Program for Attending Women Physicians, President of the Washington State Chapter of AMWA, Co-Founder of her local Women in Medicine (Cool Chicks In Medicine) group, and Co-Founder of the Women of Influence Network (WIN) @MultiCare for her healthcare system.

In this episode we discuss her story of being in a dark place due to a confluence of practice situations and not wanting to ask for help. She likens this to what many are experiencing during the pandemic. We talk about what worked for her then and now and the impetus it gave her to create a safe space for other physicians to be honest and vulnerable and to know they are not alone.  She comes back to the basics to support herself. Also, you don't want to miss out on her book recommendations! (I have already ordered them!)

Pearls of Wisdom for Well-Being:

1- Put Your Own Self-Care First so you can take care of others (Remember the O2 mask image)

2- Set Boundaries! Learn what is your responsibility and what is not your responsibility.

3- Ask For Help.  We're Not Alone.

Check out more from Tammie:

"Women Doctors Are Struggling In Silence" is Tammie's TED Talk.

Tammie's Personal Website at https://www.tammiechangmd.com/