KevinMD February 1, 2025
A medical student, Janet Constance Coleman-Belin, discusses her KevinMD article “The hidden cost of medical training: debt, depression, and despair.” Janet explores the challenges of medical education, including exorbitant debt, mental health struggles, and institutional shortcomings. She highlights trends in burnout rates among U.S. medical professionals and offers solutions to bridge the gap between student needs and available support. Listeners will gain actionable insights on improving well-being and fostering a healthier medical training environment. Janet shares her personal experiences and practical takeaways to help future physicians navigate the demanding journey.
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Kevin Pho: Welcome to the show. Subscribe at KevinMD.com/podcast. Today we welcome Janet Coleman-Belin. She’s a medical student. Today’s KevinMD article is “The hidden costs of medical training, debt,...
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