For physicians only
Are you a physician? This is for you too.
Medicine can be isolating. I’m building the spaces where we learn from each other, talk honestly, and reconnect with why we chose this.
Be in on it from the beginning.
We asked physicians
What do you wish physician life had more of?
- balance
- camaraderie
- connection
- fun
- time
- compassion
- friendship
- community
- joy
- support
- empathy
- sisterhood
- understanding
- dignity
- autonomy
- less stress
- teamwork
- better sleep
- harmony
Their one-word answers. The bigger the word, the more physicians said it. Similar words are grouped.
said great food and conversation would get them out of the house on a Tuesday night in November.
would join a mindful medical practice series. Social evenings and small-group conversations topped the list of what they’d attend.
In their words.
If this community existed a year from now, what would make you say “I’m so glad this exists”?
I feel less isolated as a physician.Physician, anonymous survey
Relationships outside of work, being seen, heard and understood.Physician, anonymous survey
If it helped shift my perspective, provided a safe space, learned stuff, maybe meet some like-minded people.Physician, anonymous survey
Having built meaningful supportive connections with colleagues.Physician, anonymous survey
A community, taking shape.
For the physicians who give so much of themselves, and want a place to connect, learn, and remember why we chose this.
- Gatherings
Small, in-person evenings with colleagues who get it.
- Learning events
Because we all know some of the best conversations happen when we catch each other in the hallway.
- Mentorship
Physicians supporting physicians, across specialties and stages of career.
- Retreats
Time away to rest, reflect, and reconnect.
- More to come
It’s all taking shape, and founding members help shape it.
Why I’m building this
After nearly 15 years in family medicine, I know how much of this work happens alone: between appointments, after hours, in your own head.
I want to create spaces for physicians who went into medicine for the same reasons I did, and need a place to remember that.
Dr. Say
From the physicians on the couch
I learned so much from all the other doctors!
Physician panelist, What We Wish You Knew
I had so much fun and felt so fulfilled.
Physician panelist, What We Wish You Knew
Be one of the first.
The first gatherings will be small, and invitations go to this list before anywhere else.