Navigating Difficult Co-Residents: Dr. Lauren Umstattd on Residency Challenges & Finding Solutions
Navigating Difficult Co-Residents: Dr. Lauren Umstattd on Residency Challenges & Finding Solutions  
Podcast: Promising Young Surgeon
Published On: Tue Nov 12 2024
Description: In this week's episode of Promising Young Surgeon, Dr. Frances Mei Hardin welcomes back Dr. Lauren Umstattd, a distinguished facial plastic surgeon and owner of Face Leawood in Kansas City. As former co-residents, Frances Mei and Lauren delve into the complex and often unspoken challenges faced during residency, particularly when dealing with difficult co-residents or colleagues. They explore the pressure cooker environment of surgical subspecialties and the skills necessary to navigate these high-stakes situations. Lauren shares her firsthand experience with underperforming co-residents and the immense responsibility placed on senior residents to manage these dynamics. The discussion highlights the critical role of program directors and administrators in supporting residents and ensuring patient safety, drawing parallels to the aviation industry's handling of personnel issues. Frances and Lauren also reflect on the importance of seeking help and maintaining open communication within residency programs. 00:00 – Welcome back Dr. Lauren Umstattd05:53 – Dealing with Challenging Co-Residents22:16 – The Concept of Ego42:50 – How Did This End?59:19 – Where to Find Dr. Umstattd Resources:Face Leawoodhttps://www.faceleawood.com/drlaurenumstattdFollow Lauren on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lauren_umstattd_md/?hl=enFollow Lauren on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@lauren_umstattd_md?lang=en Interact with the podcast! Email me at pys@heyinfluent.com to ask questions. We would love to hear from the Promising Young Surgeon audience.Promising Young Surgeon is sponsored by Pattern. Discover why more than 20,000 doctors trust Pattern to shop for disability insurance. Request free quotes in 5 minutes. Compare policies with an expert. Buy with confidence. LINK: https://www.patternlife.com/promising-young-surgeon?campid=349433Subscribe, tune in, and join the conversation as Dr. Hardin and her guests tackle the pressing issues facing today's medical professionals and ponder how to nurture a more compassionate and sustainable healthcare environment. Connect with Frances Mei:https://linktr.ee/francesmei.md    https://rethinkingresidency.com/about/Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.comFollow the Influent Network on Social Media:LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook  The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections. Powered by HurrdatSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.