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Achieving Work-Life Balance: St. George’s University Graduates Share Insights for Aspiring Doctors

BANGKOK, THAILAND / SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2024 – For International Doctor’s Day on 1 October, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies has provided tips to help medical professionals achieve a good balance between work and personal time.
Source: St. George’s University

The specialties with favorable work-life balance

In-demand fields like primary care offer more flexible schedules, making it easier for doctors to juggle personal and professional responsibilities. “Primary care is unique in medicine because of its flexibility,” says Dr. Linda Girgis, SGU alumna and primary care doctor in New Jersey. “Many physicians now practice outpatient medicine, avoiding late-night hospital admissions. Options like private practice or working under a hospital system each have their benefits and challenges.”

Work-life balance is achievable in specialties beyond primary care, though it may require a different approach. Procedure-oriented specialties often demand long hours and early mornings. Physicians in these fields must be intentional about scheduling time for work and home.

Tips for preventing burnout

“Eat well, exercise, get enough sleep, and don’t neglect your friends and family more than necessary,” advises Dr. David Thomas, SGU alumnus and advanced fellow for transplant and oncology infectious diseases at Moffitt Cancer Center. “Finding balance is key to improving your practice.”

Doctors with the best work-life balance often cultivate lasting healthy habits. For some SGU graduates, this balance started on campus. Dr. Ifeatu Egwuatu, SGU alumnus and internal medicine resident, attributes his ability to juggle multiple responsibilities to his time at SGU. “Managing my time effectively allowed me to excel in both medical school and extracurriculars,” he says.

Dr. Nanditha Guruvaiah, SGU alumna and internal medicine preliminary resident, emphasizes the importance of planning ahead and self-care. “Achieving the perfect work-life balance is still a work in progress. Planning and reserving time for self-care are critical to avoid burnout,” she explains.

Practice what you preach

Physicians may want to consider implementing the advice they often give to their patients. Medical professionals know more than anyone about the long-term consequences of stress caused by burnout. Prioritizing your well-being will set a good example for your patients to prioritize their well-being.

Dr. Garima Gupta, SGU alumna and oncologist, says: “The key is making it a priority and maintaining mental health to prevent burnout,”.

Balancing a medical career with other aspects of life is challenging but achievable. Prospective medical students should not be deterred by work-life balance concerns. SGU graduates across various medical fields have successfully navigated this balance.

For more information on the programs and tracks available through St. George’s University School of Medicine, visit SGU’s website.

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About St. George’s University School of Medicine

Founded in 1976, St. George’s University (SGU) is a centre for academic excellence worldwide. With students and faculty drawn from more than 150 countries, SGU is truly an international institution, with a uniquely global perspective. The SGU School of Medicine is accredited by the Grenada Medical and Dental Council which has been recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). The school offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree program. Students can also enter the MD degree program from any education system around the world via the five-, six-, or seven-year tracks. SGU has a large network of 75+ affiliated hospitals and health centres in the US and UK, with the unique opportunity for students to begin their medical career in Grenada or the UK.

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