57 - Hitting a Wall in Medicine - Dr. Albert Brady

Talk Mental Health With Dr. Logan Noone, DO

After a grueling series of patient deaths, Dr. Brady found himself unable to bring himself to work. He felt loss, depressed, and over medicine. He found himself retreating to Buddhist Seminary for a month of meditation and focus. Dr. Brady outlines how this break from medicine allowed him to provide better care for his patients. However, some of his colleagues felt this break was a flaw in character. Dr. Brady touches on how he remained balanced in the midst of constant stress throughout his career. He gives advice for medical students and residents on what values will led to a satisfying career. Dr. Albert Brady is an oncologist and professor at PNWU College of Osteopathic Medicine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talk-mental-health-with-dr-logan-noone-do/support