Part 1 with Dr. Gillian Schmitz: The Future of Medicine is Bright When Physicians Lead

Episode 23: Gillian Schmitz, MD, FACEP is an Associate Professor at the Uniformed Services University and an emergency physician at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. She currently serves as the Immediate Past President and a member of the Board of Directors of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).In this episode, we discuss our career paths in military medicine, including our positions as professors at The Uniformed Services University. Civilians can work as contractors and civil servants for the military, VA, and other government organizations. To learn more about government positions, check out USA jobs. We discussed an early career setback that spurred Gillian to consider a different career path. This ultimately led to her running for the ACEP board and her eventual election as president. We also discussed the importance of physician leadership, current policy challenges, and the future of emergency medicine.We deep dive into the EM workforce report and how many of the initial factors that went into the report are now obsolete. Check out the Workforce homepage to learn about the latest updates and projections for the EM workforce.🎧 Thanks for tuning into Heartline: Changemaking in Healthcare!Ready to take the next step in your journey as a healthcare changemaker? Dr. Andrea Austin offers personalized coaching to empower healthcare professionals to thrive in their careers and rediscover their passion for medicine. Whether you're seeking clarity, balance, or strategies to overcome burnout, coaching with Dr. Austin can help you achieve your goals.🌟 Learn more and book a free discovery call today at andreaaustinmd.com/coaching.Stay connected and keep making a difference:✅ Subscribe to the Heartline newsletter for insights into reclaiming your well-being as a healthcare professional, improving teams around you, and transforming the system.📱 Follow us on social: Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube📚 Discover Dr. Austin’s book Revitalized: A Guidebook to Following Your Healing Heartline on Amazon or Ingram.Follow Your Heartline and transform healthcare today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.