Dr. Schorling, aka Debbie Downer, gave the Practice of Medicine lecture today. He basically provided us with a sweeping psychoanalysis of doctors in America. Apparently most of us come from troubled families and possess numerous compulsive personality traits, in particular feelings of self-doubt and guilt along with an exaggerated sense of self-importance. Does this sound like you? Maybe you should apply to medical school!
And for further encouragement, he informed us that 50% of medical students suffer from burnout at some point during their four years in school. Symptoms include emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a sense of low personal accomplishment. It doesn't help that most doctors have difficulty expressing weakness and asking for help. Instead of opening up to others, we tell ourselves, "If I only work harder, I will be loved."
Moral of the story: Next time you see a medical student, give him or her a big hug. And cash. Lots and lots of cash. Because I heard somewhere that money buys happiness.
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