Ep 245: Busting Myths: The Power of Clinical Empathy in Veterinary Medicine, with Dr. Joshua Rosen — Part 1

In this episode of "So You're a Vet... Now What?" host Dr. Moriah McCauley welcomes back Dr. Joshua Rosen, an experienced veterinarian and advocate for clinical empathy in veterinary medicine. Together, they explore three prevalent myths surrounding clinical empathy and discuss the challenges veterinarians face in implementing it within their daily practice. Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned vet, this episode offers valuable insights and tips to enhance your clinical approach. Join them for an engaging conversation that aims to inspire and improve the way veterinary teams connect with pet parents.Dr. Joshua Rosen is an experienced veterinarian and influential voice on social media whose passion lies in sharing the value of clinical empathy in veterinary medicine. Through his content, Dr. Joshua shares not only why clinical empathy is valuable to both veterinarian and pet parent, but how veterinary teams can implement clinical empathy in their daily practice. Episode Outline[00:01:11] Myths of clinical empathy.[00:04:32] Clinical empathy in veterinary practice.[00:09:13] Teaching clinical empathy skills.[00:12:33] Clinical empathy skills development.[00:16:25] Empathy and physician burnout.[00:19:43] Importance of boundaries in empathy.[00:22:48] Clinical empathy protects against burnout.Episode LinksVisit DogtorJosh’s website: https://www.dogtorjosh.com/Follow DogtorJosh on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_dogtorjoshConnect with Dr. Joshua Rosen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-rosen-24030935/Mentioned in this episode:So You're a Vet, Now What? - The CourseAre you a new or recent veterinary graduate? If so, Dr. Dave’s course, ‘So You’re a Vet… Now What?’ has been put together specifically for you. The course focuses on non-clinical skills. This is not as dull as it sounds. In fact, almost every career problem that people face is due to not having well-developed, non-clinical skills. These are skills like client communication, so you have great relationships with clients. Emotional intelligence, so you've got great relationships with your teammates. Effective negotiation skills, so you can get paid what you are worth. Management of imposter syndrome, so you can have confidence in your abilities. And, how to build formidable resilience, so you can handle everything that comes your way. These are not just skills. They are prerequisites vital for success and financial and emotional wellbeing. This course serves as an essential stepping stone to your success. Dr. Dave will be your mentor as you go through 12-modules, helping you transition from being a student to a fully rounded veterinary professional. Visit www.drdavenicol.com/syav-class to learn more.