How I Doctor with Dr. Graham Walker Stop Calling It Physician “Burnout” With Oncologist Hardeep Phull
Dr. Hardeep Phull is an oncologist at the Palomar Health Medical Group and an alumni specialty director at the Cleveland Clinic. Known for his outspoken views on physician burnout, particularly in oncology, Hardeep is a forceful advocate for doctors getting what they’re worth. He’s a leading physician voice on LinkedIn, where his honest insights about the good and bad of practicing medicine reliably spark conversation.
In this episode of How I Doctor, Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker talks with Hardeep about his journey in medicine, why burnout should be reframed as moral injury, and why this is such an exciting time in oncology. Hardeep also shares advice for how physicians can maintain their purpose while also making money.
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In this episode, Graham and Hardeep discuss:
04:38 Maximizing your income and net worth
07:34 The problem with medical notes
9:08 The most rewarding parts of oncology
11:15 Why oncologists burn out
15:55 Finding new purpose during COVID
20:16 The explosion of targeted cancer drugs
25:07 Financial tips for physicians
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