Work-Life Balance

Comments made in a podcast episode of Eye Care Insider by ophthalmology consultant John B. Pinto have been viewed by many of our listeners as sexist, and the comments received a strong backlash on social media. Editors at Healio did not initially flag the comments, mainly because Pinto has often referenced the younger generation of ophthalmologists as seeking out more of a work-life balance than the previous generation of ophthalmologists, many of whom could be identified as workaholics who lacked a healthy work-life balance. Healio editors apologize for not recognizing how the comments could be perceived as insensitive by female physicians. Through all of its editorial coverage Healio strongly supports women in medicine.

Achieving a work-life balance requires women in academic and clinical oncology to carefully manage their time, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Charu Aggarwal, MD, MPH.

For orthopaedic physicians, commitment, structure, parental leave and partner relationships are key factors for improving work/life balance, according to a speaker at the Virtual EFORT Congress.

When Neeta K. Venepalli, MD, MBA, FACP, discusses her upcoming job change with colleagues, she often is met with surprise.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented considerable challenges to all physicians, but particularly physicians who are mothers, according to several studies presented at this year’s virtual Women in Medicine Summit.

Finding an alternative income stream is particularly important for physicians, according to a presentation at this year’s virtual Women in Medicine Summit.

My wife and I are just completing a 1-week vacation/road trip, which included a visit to our sons and another opportunity to see our now almost 11-month-old grandson. It’s a real joy to see him thriving and developing so quickly.

Balancing personal and professional lives as a physician often requires maintaining a schedule that allows for necessary flexibility while understanding when to say no, according to Stephanie L. Graff, MD.

Achieving a “work-life balance” can seem an elusive dream.

Imagine a guest lecture where fellows are given the opportunity to ask an invited speaker about burnout and work-life balance. Now, imagine the surprise when none of those fellows asks the lecturer a single question about that topic. Afterward, you approach the group to inquire why no one asked any questions. One of the fellows responds that they were uncomfortable asking burnout or work-life balance related questions in front of their peers and attendings.