Physicians dedicate their lives to healing others, often at the expense of their own well-being. This intense focus on professional success can, over time, become a kind of addiction. As physicians progress through different stages of their careers, it becomes crucial to adapt and redefine their professional identity beyond the confines of clinical practice. The
Shifting gears: Navigating identity and role changes throughout a physician’s career originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
