This episode features Scottie Day, Physician in Chief at Kentucky Children's Hospital, UK Healthcare & Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Here, he discusses trends he is watching in the pediatric space, what he is currently most focused on, advice for emerging leaders, and more.
Summary
Summary of Interview with Dr. Scottie Day - Pediatric Trends and Leadership
Trends in the Pediatric Space
This episode features Scottie Day, Physician in Chief at Kentucky Children's Hospital, UK Healthcare & Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He discusses trends he is watching in the pediatric space.
Focused Areas in Pediatrics
Dr. Scotty Day is the Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Kentucky and Physician Chief at Kentucky Children's Hospital. He speaks about what he is currently most focused on, including the trend of increasing mortality in children ages one to 18, largely due to mental health issues.
Advice for Emerging Leaders
As a leader, Dr. Day emphasizes the importance of representing not just faculty and staff, but also being a voice for children and families. He advises emerging leaders to listen to others and learn from them, take risks when presented with opportunities, and take care of their own wellness.
Physician Burnout and Wellness
Dr. Day mentions Dr. J Day, a pediatrician who speaks about the importance of listening to others, adapting to change, and how physician burnout has become a public health emergency. He encourages healthcare workers to put their own oxygen masks on before helping others, in order to prevent burnout.
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This episode aired on 06/17/2023 and can be listened here.
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