S6E16: (The Illusion of) Perfectionism in Medicine

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S6E16: (The Illusion of) Perfectionism in Medicine

Jul 03, 2023

There are no perfect patients, and it's crucial to acknowledge that doctors are not perfect either. As humans, we are bound to make mistakes. However, the medical learning environment and the pressure to attain perfection can contribute to imposter syndrome and impede professional—and personal—growth. In S6E16, Leen, Margaux, Hạ, and Lina talk about the pressures to be "perfect," the illusion of perfectionism in the field of medicine, and encourage embracing imperfections and recognizing the opportunities they bring for growth and improvement.

My Little One Isn’t Talking—Should I Be Worried?
Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner goes over speech and language development for babies and toddlers. She talks about what to expect your baby to be saying depending on how old they are and what to do if they’re not being as vocal or responsive to sounds. She talks about speech problems that might be concerning—using actions such as pointing, but no words, imitating sounds but not using words, and so forth. She shares the single most important thing a parent can to do help kids improve language skills.
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