Why setting expectations can make or break your career and how to prepare for a career in healthcare

In this honest and reflective episode of Rebel Physician, we dive deep into the reality of leadership in healthcare. As physicians, we often hold ourselves to impossibly high standards, but leadership is a journey of growth, and every setback brings new insights.

We'll discuss:

• How to recover from mistakes and rebuild trust with your team
• The importance of self-compassion and vulnerability in leadership
• Practical takeaways for improving communication, managing conflict, and fostering a more resilient team environment

This episode is about normalizing failure as part of the path to becoming a more effective and compassionate leader. Whether you're a physician navigating leadership for the first time or a seasoned leader seeking renewal, tune in to find lessons that will inspire growth, resilience, and confidence in your own leadership journey.

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Thinking about switching it up in your career? In this episode, we dive into the 5 essential tips to help you confidently navigate a career transition. As always, expect practice tips, personal stories and zero BS.

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Feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or like you’re just floating through your days? In this episode, we dive into what it means to be grounded, why it’s essential for physicians, and how to cultivate it without adding more to your plate. Discover practical, no-fluff strategies to stay calm, centered, and connected — even when chaos reigns. Tune in to reclaim your mental clarity, protect your energy, and become the calm in the storm. #GroundedRebel

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Doctors are sold a lie about loyalty during their training. This week, we will talk about how loyalty to our patients/jobs is a mistake and what kind of loyalty is required to thrive in healthcare today.

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We know that toxicity has become the “norm” in healthcare today. This week, let’s talk about why the normalization is so dangerous, specific examples of toxicity and what to do about it.

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Dr. Ati Hakimi MD graduated from Northwestern University residency in Family Medicine and did an extra year of training in Geriatric Medicine at Rush University Medical Center. She has practiced medicine for over 20 years.

She was very disheartened to know that Las Vegas was number 47 in the nation in healthcare. So, with the support of her life long leadership friends and her family, she started Vegas Direct Primary Care. She now practices medicine as she has always dreamed of! Find out more at www.vegasdpc.com

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