The Surgical Soul with Red MD
The surgical soul is an area deep in the abdomen, about the size of a silver dollar, centered on the head of the pancreas and surrounded by multiple structures and several large blood vessels. Dr. Ken Mattox, an international leader in the field of Trauma Surgery, defines injuries to this area as "soul wounds" as they are often deadly to the patient and are very challenging for the surgeon to access and to manage. Inspired by its namesake, The Surgical Soul podcast dives deeply into the lives of surgeons, exploring their accomplishments and joy, as well as their struggles and pain. If you've ever been curious about the secret lives of surgeons, this podcast is for you.
The Surgical Soul with Red MD
Dr. Elaine Chan: Friendship and Sacred Space
#001 - Join host Dr. Red Hoffman on the premiere episode of The Surgical Soul with Red MD. Red speaks with her friend, colleague and office mate Dr. Elaine Chan, a trauma surgeon and hospice doctor in Asheville, North Carolina. Red and Elaine talk about friendship between female trauma surgeons, dealing with the stress of being a surgeon and surgical complications, the importance of self care, and the benefits of Internal Family Systems therapy.
Find more information about Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy here.
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Watch this episode on Dr. Red's YouTube channel.
Interested in surgery and palliative care? Listen to Dr. Red on the Surgical Palliative Care Podcast.
Learn more about the Surgical Palliative Care community here.
Learn more about the Surgical Palliative Care Society here and here.
Music by Chazz McConnell.
