Meet the Toberts | Episode 8
Growing Up in a Medical Household
The season finale of Meet the Toberts features Katie Tobert, a third-year medical student and daughter of physician parents Sue and Daren Tobert. The discussion revolves around the challenges and joys of being raised in a medical family, highlighting the impact on career choices, work-life balance, mentorship, and fostering children’s interests. The conversation also delves into the evolving culture of medicine and its impact on burnout. Overall, it offers valuable advice for physician parents and those considering a career in medicine while emphasizing the importance of family time and quality mentorship.
Published on
October 15, 2024
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Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to the Toberts
- 00:37 Meet Katie Tobert
- 01:51 Growing Up with Physician Parents
- 03:22 Balancing Family and Career
- 05:04 Highlights and Challenges of a Doctor’s Kid
- 11:25 Influence of Parents on Career Choice
- 13:39 Burnout and Its Impact
- 17:25 Choosing a Specialty with Balance
- 18:54 Addressing Burnout in Medical Training
- 19:19 Proactive Measures for Wellbeing
- 20:56 The Importance of Mentorship
- 23:33 Finding the Right Mentor
- 26:17 Shifts in Medical Culture
- 29:45 Advice for Physician Parents
- 32:17 Generosity and Human Connection in Medicine
- 33:27 Final Thoughts and Reflections