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The Unseen curriculum: Formation Series #7 – High Standards Without Self-Punishment with Dr Sam Gidaro

24 May 2026 · 48:28

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Hosted by Dr Michael Shambira In this episode, I sit down with Dr Sam Gidaro to unpack a tension many high-performing students and early-career dentists feel but rarely articulate: how do you pursue excellence without turning that pursuit inward? We explore the difference between high standards and self-criticism, why ambitious dentists often struggle to feel “good enough,” how early competence can mask internal…

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