Lei Yu, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology
Interventional Integrated Radiology Resident Program Director
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska
lei.yu@unmc.edu
Disclosures: None.

“What’s really worked out for me is: being intentional about taking care of yourself, make time to invest in your body, set boundaries, and, sometimes, simply say ‘no.’”

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Learn how to set boundaries. You don’t need to say “yes” to everything. Being intentional and thoughtful about where to put your time and energy allows you to bring your best to the things that matter.
  • Physical fitness can be a key reset and emotional outlet. How fast you run or how heavy you lift doesn’t matter. What’s important is that you show up for yourself and make it happen.
  • Taking care of yourself isn’t separated from taking care of your patients. Being fully recharged makes you focused and present for the patient in front of you.

Michael C. Siah, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Surgery
Director of Limb Salvage
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
michael.siah@utsouthwestern.edu
Disclosures: None.

“That time on court where I’m exercising and focusing really lets me let go and separate myself from the work we do in the hospital, in the OR, in clinic, so that when I do return to my patients and to my practice . . . I can continue to dedicate a lot of my energy and focus toward limb salvage.”

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Regular exercise can support well-being, especially when it’s an activity you genuinely enjoy.
  • Making time for activities outside of medicine can provide a mental reset that helps you return to patient care with renewed focus and energy.

Sabeen Dhand, MD
Interventional Radiology
Assistant Clinical Professor of Radiology
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
Director, Western Angiographic Interventional Society
Host, Vascular and Interventional Division
BackTable Podcast
sabeen@backtable.com
Disclosures: Owner/part owner of BackTable and Vasorum (both private companies).

“Find a job where the people are great and you have room to grow, but that your goal is not just money . . . I’m fortunate to work with really good people over at UCLA and not only have we been able to grow the practice but I’ve also been able to grow as an adult, as a husband, as a father. And I think that’s what truly matters.”

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Prioritize a supportive, patient-centered work environment where you enjoy your colleagues and have opportunities to grow professionally and personally.
  • When considering career opportunities, look beyond salary. A position that offers more time at home and a better work-life balance may be more rewarding in the long run.
  • Professional success isn’t just about financial gain or growing a practice. Finding a workplace that allows you to develop as a physician while being present for your family is equally important.