The Flipside Life (TFSL)

Wishing hope and healing for all healthcare workers and their families in 2022. 👇👇 cma.ca/physician-well… @CMA_Docs

@LifeFlipside said it: There is no work-life balance in medicine. Instead, embrace Work-life integration Nurture the best version of yourself Extend grace to yourself and others #pwretreat2025

After finishing training, I was inundated with “Hey, Jimmy, do you want to…” … join this committee … write a book chapter … help with this study … teach students in X or Y I felt so much pressure to say yes. Until I created my Hell Yes Policy 1/5 #MedEd #MedTwitter

Are you the partner of a physician attending the @cwimgather conference this May in Montréal? If so, join us on May 20th 1-3pm for a social event especially for physician spouses/partners. Space is limited. 🎟️ eventbrite.com/e/472594672387 Sponsored by @Financial_MD @scotiabank and MNP

Give a voice to your unique experience as a physician spouse/partner. Take the Physician Family Experience Survey NOW! The Survey is Anonymous and only takes 10-15 minutes to complete. Membership in an organized group is not required. amaalliance.org/physician-fami…

Are you attending the @cwimgather Conference in Montréal in May? Will your significant other be joining you? If so, this daytime social event is especially for significant others of conference attendees. Space is limited. 🎟️ eventbrite.ca/e/bubbles-bite…

#MacPGME is asking trainees in a serious relationship (or not!) to complete the UnWRaP Study. The purpose of this study is to better understand the well-being of trainees and their partners. bit.ly/UnwrapMcMaster

Amidst the meeting between federal, provincial, and territorial health ministers, @AlikaMD gave a special briefing on the state of Canada’s health care system as experienced by patients and providers, with guidance on how to move forward. /1

Many #healthcare crises competing for attention this week as health ministers across Canada gather together in Vancouver. @CMA_Docs is currently advocating for actions that can stabilize healthcare systems today, putting them in better position for the future. /1

We can fix Canadian healthcare if we prioritize better patient experiences and healthy working environments. Past priorities become current status quos. "We do not get the healthcare systems we aspire to; we get the healthcare systems we design." theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

I appreciated our conversation about including sig others/partners/family in events to broaden the community and support systems of physicians. Thanks for all the work that you do! #doctorsarehumanstoo #ICPH2022 #ICPH22

“We do not get the health care systems we aspire to; we get the health care systems we design” @AlikaMD Opinion: Canada’s health care system is stuck in the past /via @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

Are you the spouse, partner or family member of a medical learner or physician? We are thrilled to have @HayleyHarlock of @LifeFlipside joining us on Oct 21 for a session on “You, Me & Medicine: Moving Forward Together”. Register here: event.fourwaves.com/findingyournor…

I was traumatized by responding to @DGlaucomflecken’s cardiac arrest & my interactions with the healthcare system during that time. I went to the Quiet Place (link in bio) and needed a bridge to walk out. These are the words that built my bridge. May they build one for others.

Attention all vascular surgery spouses attending this year’s @csvs annual meeting with your physician partner September 9-10th in Vancouver. Check it out.👇👇 This event is especially for you! Space is limited. Complimentary registration at: vascular.ca/event-4930228

There is no cost attend and everyone is welcome. DM or email hello@theflipsidelife.com for Zoom link. Please share with anyone who may benefit from joining the call. 😀 2/2

The transition to residency can be an exciting & stressful time for new residents & partners. Tomorrow 8-9pm EDT @LifeFlipside will host a special Connect Call that will explore the impact of residency on relationships & share tips to thrive during training & beyond. More info👇

@lungareaux So very sorry for your loss.

An intern in another residency at my program died from suicide last night, just two weeks into residency. Check on your interns and your residents. This job is hard enough without losing each other. Please let this be the last. #medtwitter

Yesterday my partner moved away to prepare for starting residency in a new city. I’m so proud of him to start the next phase of his training, but also heartbroken that we will be apart for the next 4 years. It’s so sad that medicine can tear people apart like this… 1/2

@allsyan Congratulations to you & your partner! Sending best wishes to both of you as you embark on this next stage of your journey. Long distance is tremendously difficult for many physician families in training. You are not alone, there is a community of partners here to support you.