Dr. Joan Chan on Navigating Burnout, Embracing Mediocrity, & the 75% Rule

In this week's episode of Promising Young Surgeon, we delve into the critical topic of resource management with Dr. Joan Chan. This episode offers a candid look at the consequences of chronic stress and the importance of prioritizing one's health, illustrated by a personal health scare that served as a wake-up call.

 

Joan, a family physician from Guelph, ON joins the conversation to share her insights on creating a sustainable work-life balance. Known for her innovative approach to healthcare, Joan emphasizes the importance of working under one's maximum capacity to prevent burnout and ensure longevity in the medical profession. She introduces the 75% rule, a strategy for maintaining surge capacity by intentionally working below one's maximum limit.

 

00:00 – Cold Open

04:30 – Introduction to Dr. Joan Chan

10:40 – The 75% Rule

18:15 – How Do I Find My 75%?

34:10 – The 4 Tenets

42:07 – Finale Takeaways

45:54 – Which Taylor Swift Era Are You In?

49:00 – Where to Find Joan

 

Resources:

Find Joan’s Website

https://bio.site/Joanchanmd

 

Find Joan on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd?igsh=MTR0OTV1eG9pMmI5NA==

 

Listen to Joan’s podcast, The Other Human in the Room - An episode on Mediocrity

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VHKhf3qW6AhYz9gsS0Hea?si=bFqcN8QzSy6ezSV-BbigeA

   

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