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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2025 · 37 MIN

The Importance of Disconnection

from AMA STEPS Forward® podcast · host American Medical Association

Dr. Rob Saper, Chair of the Department of Wellness and Preventive Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, explains what it means to fully disconnect from your work as a practicing physician, and discusses practical, actionable steps to do so.Explore the Value of Feeling Valued Playbook: https://bit.ly/43BX9VkExplore the "Real PTO" for Physicians Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4ifGECWExplore the Wellness-Centered Leadership Playbook: https://bit.ly/4kKpyP9Access the transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/45o9s7a 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including:▹ Reforming Medicare payment▹ Fighting scope creep▹ Fixing prior authorization▹ Reducing physician burnout▹ Making technology work for physicians📺 Subscribe to @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://ama-assn.co/youTube📧 Sign up for #MorningRounds and free daily newsletters from the AMA: https://ama-assn.co/Newsletters🎧 Listen to our latest medical podcasts: https://ama-assn.co/Podcasts💬 Follow #AMA on social media: https://ama-assn.co/Social📓 Access the Journal of the American Medical Association #JAMA login: https://ama-assn.co/JAMA DisclaimerThe AMA STEPS Forward® Podcast is for informational purposes only. The content is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. Mention of a third-party organization, product, or service in the Podcast does not imply and is not intended as a promotion or endorsement by the American Medical Association (AMA). This content is not intended as medical, legal, or consulting advice, or as a substitute for the advice of a physician, attorney, or other professional. The views, opinions, and positions expressed by the speakers are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of the AMA, the individual’s employer, or any affiliated organization. The AMA makes no warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of any information provided in this Podcast. The materials and information contained herein are provided as-is. No part of this Podcast may be reproduced, stored, transmitted, or distributed in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the AMA.

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