J. Curtis Nickel, MD, discusses his passion for collecting vintage motorcycles and refurbishing them, nuts to bolts, so that he can take motorcycle trips internationally.
Lifestyle
Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC, infection preventionist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, shares how she enjoys exploring the many exciting attractions of her home state, from theme parks to zoos.
Vi Nguyen, MD, discusses how picking up trash on the beach helps her decompress from the day-to-day life of a pediatrician. While it’s a great way to get away from the stresses of her job, it is also a great way to help the environment, something Nguyen is passionate about.
Hanns-Christian Mahler, Chief Enablement Officer at ten23 health, discussed going from the boardroom to the stage.
Julie Charlestein is the President and CEO of Premier Dental Products Company which develops, manufactures and distributes innovative dental consumables and devices for oral health professionals worldwide. She is the first woman and the fourth generation of the Charlestein family to lead the company, which was founded by her great grandfather, Julius Charlestein, in 1913. Julie also is the author of the book “How To Lead Your Family Business,” which recently made The Wall Street Journal Best Seller List.
Jeffery Neul, MD, PhD, the director of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, and professor of pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, talked about how he takes care of his wellbeing in his practice. He also shared some self-care tips for clinicians who want to provide quality care for their patients and quality work in their research.
Sarah Swanson, an artist and registered nurse with City of Hope Atlanta, joins Oncology Nursing News® to discuss her art studio and gallery, The Suffering Artist. Swanson has been a nurse for 13 years, but her love of art and creating began at a very early age.
Andrew N. Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN, discusses his passion for scuba diving and his “Underwater With Dr. Andrew” YouTube channel.
Ernest R. Gelb, DO, the 126th president of the American Osteopathic Association discusses how clinicians are faring and why humor can be beneficial for clinician wellness.
Lindsey Ball, MD, works as an emergency medicine physician in a community hospital during the day and afterward she turns copies of ECGs into works of art.
Along with owning a mobile veterinary service, another defining part of Dr. Donita McCant’s character is being a competitive body builder. She explains how she finds fulfillment in this sport and how it has taught her many valuable life lessons.
Max S. Chiu, MD, has played competitive tennis since he was a child and now uses it as a way to stay active. A newer hobby is his break dancing.
Dean Quick, MT-BC, a board-certified music therapist at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina, breaks down his passion for musical expression. He describes his background as a drummer for his middle school band, discusses the musical artists that have most influenced his style, and offered advice to anyone who wants to pursue music as a creative hobby. When it comes to making music, Quick emphasizes the importance of leaving “judgment behind” and learning to enjoy creating for the sake of creating.
Andrew Lam, MD, retinal surgeon, author, assistant professor, University of Massachusetts Medical School discusses the inspiration for his four published books and the impact writing and becoming an author has had on his life. Lam encourages collogues thinking of writing a book to do so, as he explains just how much joy he felt while writing his. Writing is a great way for Lam to express his passion for history and medicine.
When he’s not seeing patients, ophthalmologist Rahul Pandit, MD, enjoys playing an Indian classical percussion instrument called the tabla. He also enjoys performing for and with others, and playing the twin hand drums at the Houston Methodist Center for Performing Arts Medicine affords Dr. Pandit the opportunity to mix his passion for medicine and music into one.
Brian Culley, the CEO of Lineage Cell Therapeutics, discusses his passion outside of therapeutic development: competitive distance running. Culley shared his background and career in distance running, the benefits he gets from competing, how he fits it into his daily schedule, and his advice for those seeking to give distance running a try.
Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA, and his daughter, Elyssa Kim, have bonded by traveling to Taylor Swift concerts and attending multiple shows.
Tina Alster, MD, FAAD discusss how she actively avoids getting burned out at on the job by focusing on her other passions: travel, fashion, and her new found hobby: pickleball.
Andi Davison, positive change agent with Flourish Veterinary Consulting, shares her passion for the equestrian sport, three-day eventing. She explains how the sport works, life lessons it’s taught her, plus describes the one-of-a-kind bond she has with her beloved horse and teammate, Boston.
Vannessa Davis, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, discusses the importance of encouraging African American individuals both within and outside the medical professions who have mental health struggles to seek the care they need.
Patricia Hunt, BS, MS, PhD, discusses her love for being out in the environment. Along with biking, hiking, and yoga, Hunt frequently goes out for walks.
Ahmed Elghawy, DO, discusses his passion for weightlifting, hiking, and running, the benefits of exercise he’s personally experienced, and the fitness recommendations that he gives to his patients.
Harris A. Eyre, MD, PhD, shares how outdoor activities like running, hiking, forest walking, mountain biking, and traveling help him relax, manage stress, and channel creativity.
Tosin Smith, MD, a glaucoma specialist with Glaucoma Associates of Texas in Dallas, shares 3 self-care tips that fellow surgeons may find helpful for managing work-life balance, burnout, and physician wellness.
Urologist Walter Chiles, MD, FACS, discusses he and his wife’s mutual love of flying, how he became a pilot, and where he likes to fly.
Registered dental hygienist and consultant Brandi Hooker Evans, RDH-ER, MHE, MAADH, advises dental professionals on how just a small lifestyle change like going for a walk rather than scrolling on the phone can have lasting positive change.
Radiologist Tobias Schifter, MD, discussed his multicultural background, a driving mission to increase understanding and unity among people of different religions, and his work as CEO of the Israel Latin America Network (ILAN), a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and inspiring innovation and social impact in the Latin American community.
Julie M. Vose, MD, MBA, chief of the Division of Oncology and Hematology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and co–editor-in-chief of the journal ONCOLOGY, discusses how she combats stress and burnout, the importance of living a rich and satisfying life outside of work, and how she and her colleagues maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Photography has been a source of fascination for urologist Scott Lundy, MD, PhD, since childhood. He discusses his lifelong passion for photography and the parallels it has with practicing medicine.
Carl Palazzolo, DVM, shares tales from his expeditions including the animals and native people he’s met, life lessons he’s learned, and insights into snapping the perfect photo.
