Prospectivedoctor | Helping You Achieve Your Medical School Dreams | Amcas | Mcat

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Mary Leung, a full-time physician who specializes in oncology and hematology. She is also a certified life coach. They talk the signs of burnout and how to overcome it, along with imposter syndrome. [01:03] Introducing Dr. Mary Leung [02:51] Why Oncology and Hematology? [06:02] Recognizing Burnout [11:14] The Arrival Fallacy [15:17] Imposter Syndrome [17:30] Dr. Mary Leung’s Advice to Pre-Meds and Medical Students   Signs of Burnout Anyone is susceptible to experiencing burnout. It can feel physically, emotionally, and spiritually draining—almost as if you’re running on an empty tank. You can start to become cynical when you lose sight of your purpose.  The most important piece is to recognize when you feel burnt out. Take a step back to find out why you feel this way. Burnout is by no means your fault, it happens to all of us. But it is a sign that you need to take better care of yourself. A life coach can help you address burnout by reminding you of your strengths and passion