This blog came about not because I’m an expert on wellness, but because I’m a teacher.  I’m a Professor of Surgery, Pediatrics and Medical Ethics, Vice Chair of Education in Surgery and Associate Dean of Student Affairs. The students and residents that I work with struggle with how to find time to take care of themselves, as do I.  We (medical students, residents and practicing docs) are never going to be able to follow the rules in the books (sleep 8 hours a night, eat 3 meals a day, etc, etc)… but there are ways we can improve our own wellness within the constraints of our crazy schedules.   The purpose of this website is to serve as a “tool kit” for medical students, residents and practicing docs.  Since many (if not all) of these tips apply to anyone with a busy life and/or stressful job, I hope others will benefit from these ideas, too.

Disclaimer:  I am employed by Baylor College of Medicine ( a wonderful place!).  Anything on this blog represents my opinion and does not reflect the opinion of Baylor College of Medicine.

Mary L. Brandt, MD