Here's how you can cultivate confidence in your healthcare career.

I have been in the field about 30 yrs, I feel the key to cultivating confidence is to see treatment a way way to continue to learn and grow regardless of how long one is in practice. There are always new tools to use, new approaches to try and changes in the way things are done. That being said, there is a wisodom and confidence that comes from time and knowing that you cannot "fix" someone, they must do the work and you support them in the change process. This takes the pressure away from me.

To be a doctor or other health professional means you must be actualized most of the time. It is important actualizations courses, reading papers in your actuation area, participate in seminars, webinar, discussion tables, focusing in our practice. Afiliatoin in medical societies must be a plus, because they usually have the best lists of periodics, courses, webinars, congress you can go to become actualized. If your practice allows you, participate in scientific studies would be a plus, because you could contribute by yourself to the best practice and some news too.

Ignorance is Bliss. It’s comforting to say “well I don’t know about that” and turn a Blind eye. But with Knowledge comes power to do something, anything. So yes, we must always be lifetime learners if we want to be part of pushing forward. #wisdom #rememberingknowledgegained #educatedadultadhd

Cultivating confidence in your healthcare career involves continuous learning and skill development to stay updated and competent. Building strong relationships with colleagues and mentors offers support and encouragement. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance through self-care practices like exercise and mindfulness improves overall well-being. Reflecting on your achievements and setting realistic goals can boost your confidence. Developing effective communication skills enhances your professional presence. Embracing challenges as opportunities for growth builds resilience. Practicing a positive mindset and seeking mentorship can further strengthen your confidence.

Obeying the law and ethic codes, today a junior doctor, especially a junior or graduate surgeon inically must have your training using not living models (like synthetic breast model for remodeling or oncoplastic surgery, endotrainers for laparoscopy, etc). After that is imperative to be trained by a senior recognized doctor, not for teaching you everything, but to guide you how obtain information, how recognize some signs you have studied in the books, some gap informations between "book pages", some specifics gests in surgery, etc. I do not advice in case of surgeries, for exemple, "numbers by numbers" or even "know about every techniques and almost never do any of them". You must know and techniques to ensure the best of your patients.

As a Infant Mental Health Specialist I receive monthly reflective supervision with other clinicians to avoid burnout and have more insight into my emotions related my work.

Network is crucial as it opens doors for growth, community development and opportunities. One is able to learn from others, obtain resources and decrease self doubt. My career advancement has taken place as a result of networking. I have been offered jobs and received referrals through my networks.

In my 15+ years of experience, one thing I have always been taught and reassured of is that we make change in small steps, which means we have to celebrate and encourage others to celebrate the small steps too.

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