Finding Meaning In Medicine - With Dr. Jane Gagliardi

In this insightful discussion, Dr. Gagliardi, Associate Director for Train New Trainer Fellowships, shares her unique journey into medicine—from a non-medical family background to becoming a leader in medical education and physician well-being.Dr. Gagliardi combines her dual training in internal medicine and psychiatry to provide holistic patient car. Learn about her approach to maintaining completeness and thoroughness in clinical practice, and her strategies for staying well while navigating complex healthcare systems. The conversation explores critical topics including the evolution of physician wellness, the role of quality improvement in preventing burnout, moral injury in healthcare, and the thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence in medicine.Dr. Gagliardi also discusses the mission and impact of the Train New Trainers Fellowships, which has trained more than 1,400 alumni to expand quality behavioral health care to under-resourced communities.Visit TNT Open Mind Insights: www.tntopenmind.orgCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction01:01 Dr. Gagliardi's Journey into Medicine03:48 From Non-Medical Family to Combined Med-Psych Residency07:07 Finding Medicine Without Traditional Mentorship09:53 Navigating Healthcare Systems While Staying True to Core Values12:25 The Art of Being Fully Present with Patients14:36 Balancing Professional Completeness with Family Life16:53 Evolution of Physician Wellness and Well-being21:09 Are We Making Progress in Medical Education?24:56 The Impact of Technology and AI on Medicine26:52 Principles for Ethical AI Policy in Healthcare30:25 The Right to Happiness in Healthcare31:37 The Future of Train New Trainers Program35:06 How to Learn More About TNT37:27 Systems That Support or Undermine Well-being Subscribe to TNT Open Mind Insights - Mental Health Interview Series on Soundwise