Residency: Myth vs. Reality of Work-Life Balance (Is There Any?!)

Hi, I'm Prerak Juthani - an internal medicine resident at Stanford and I'm here to talk about the truths and falsehoods behind "work-life" balance in residency! Residency is a marathon, not a sprint. Long hours are a reality, but thriving as a doctor goes beyond just surviving your training. This video dives into practical strategies for residents to achieve a semblance of work-life balance. We'll cover time management hacks, self-care tips, and how to build a support system to keep you sane (and caffeinated) throughout your residency journey. I hope that this video equips you with the tools to prioritize your well-being alongside your medical training, ensuring you emerge a healthy and well-rounded doctor.

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TIME STAMPS:
00:00-00:40 - Introduction!

01:00-03:11 - Determine What Means the Most to You!

03:11-05:38 - How to ACTUALLY Make Time for Your Non-Medicine Interests!

06:12-08:08 - Decide What You Will Fail At!

08:09-10:38 - Creating an OPEN vs. Closed To-Do List (and how it has changed my life)

10:39-11:52 - Leverage Dead Time!

11:52-13:26 - The Importance of Vitamin N