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The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our Alumni

Burnout, Boundaries, and Being Human in Science and Medicine

19 May 2025 · 37:15 · Episode 5

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In this special episode for Mental Health Awareness Month, we explore the emotional toll of high-pressure careers in science and medicine, and why acknowledging our limits is essential to thriving.Amber Rivera, Director of Learner Life and Wellness here at SMD, shares how she supports graduate students and postdocs through moments of stress, uncertainty, and overwhelm. Karen Leitner, MD alum and now a leadership and…

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