KevinMD December 9, 2023
I’ve read countless articles, posts, blogs, and books over the past year and a half, written by physicians, and I’ve learned an incredible amount!
Every physician’s voice is special, distinct, and remarkable.
Why write? Write for yourself. Many articles, including at least one study by the American Psychological Association, speak to writing as being a powerful tool for stress relief and healing.
Some physicians write as part of a gratitude practice, some write using the “thought download” model as a valuable method for raising self-awareness, and some write poetry.
Two physician writers discuss how writing has positively impacted their lives:
Bryce Bowers, DO
Burnout has plagued me for most of my medical career. This is a phenomenon that is not...