The journey to become a physician can lead us to focus on achieving, sometimes to our own detriment. In fact, many clinicians miss getting basic needs met (think Maslow’s hierarchy) as they try to meet perceived expectations. How can we begin to set boundaries around those expectations so that we can preserve our energy and be our best selves? Listen to our conversation to find out!

Diane Sliwka, MD, is a Hospital Medicine Physician and Chief Physician Experience Officer at UCSF. Her passion is how we make life better through personal and organizational change. Contact Dr. Sliwka at diane.sliwka@ucsf.edu or at linkedin.com/in/diane-sliwka-md-59122413b.

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Diane W. Shannon, MD, MPH, PCC is an internal medicine physician, award-winning writer, and certified coach. She understands the stresses inherent in the practice of medicine and the additional challenges that women face in the profession. Her passion is helping women in medicine create lives where they can thrive.

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