Doing Everything Well or Not At All with Dr. Nicholas Gowen
The Medicine Mentors Podcast - En podcast af Mentors in Medicine
Nicholas Gowen, MD, is the Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, and the VA Site Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr Gowen completed his Medical school and Residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics from UAMS. He takes keen interest in mentoring and education of medical students and residents. He has also created a number of lecture series to help guide medical students and interns. Dr Gowen’s commitment to teaching and mentoring of students has been recognized by a number of awards for teaching - including the recently awarded UAMS Gold Sash Teaching Award. Dr. Nicholas Gowen’s father used to tell him: Anything you do, do it well (Or don’t do it at all). Today, Dr. Gowen teaches us how we can put our very best into everything we do. Even though we’re facing long nights and packed schedules, there is no use in taking shortcuts if it sacrifices value in our lives—or a patient’s life. And in everything we do, it’s important to self-reflect on how our time is being used. We should learn to ask ourselves the questions: Is this the best use of my time? And does it align with my goals and values? Pearls of Wisdom: 1. Anything you do, do it well (or don’t do it at all). And when you do it, self-reflect: Is this the best use of your time? Does it match up with your short-term or long-term goals? 2. In trying to establish a good mentoring relationship, pick up on signs and cues that signal a mentor’s approachability. Find something you admire about that mentor, and take the next courageous step to let them know. 3. Be humble: Develop the attitude of learning new things now matter how brilliant you already are. Be charitable and generous in all of your interactions: Because every single interaction is a new opportunity to learn and grow.
