Children's Doctor

Make the Diagnosis: Winter 2020

Charlotte, 40, is a primary care pediatrician at a busy urban clinic. She has been in her current position for 6 years. She is also a parent of a 6- and a 10 -year-old.

Burnout Is Real; Here’s What You Can Do to Combat It

Published on May 18, 2020 in Children's Doctor

No one goes into medicine expecting to experience burnout, as Charlotte has, but the reality is that it happens to the majority of physicians at some point during their career.

Beyond Hating Your EHR: Tips to Help Boost Efficiency

Published on May 18, 2020 in Children's Doctor

Yes, burnout is an important issue in healthcare and, yes, the EHR is a major factor in its rise.

Building Connection, Community and Resilience Through Writing and Reflection

Published on May 18, 2020 in Children's Doctor

To mark the group’s 5-year anniversary, some regular participants shared what they value about the group.

Pediatric Reflections: Reconnecting with Colleagues is One Way to Stem Burnout

Published on May 18, 2020 in Children's Doctor

Khoi Dang, MD, is a pediatrician in CHOP’s South Philadelphia Primary Care practice and Well-being Group Lead for the CHOP Primary Care Network.

Alumni Notes: Spring 2020

Published on May 18, 2020 in Children's Doctor

After 46 years of consummate pediatric practice at CHOP, Steve Ludwig, MD is set to retire from clinical practice this July.

Fellow's Corner: Bringing Wellness Initiatives into Fellowship Training

Published on May 15, 2020 in Children's Doctor

Burnout is a well-recognized problem that transcends all fields of medicine. Recently the conversation has shifted toward burnout prevention and promotion of wellness among CHOP fellows.