Creating an ideal medical practice, reflections on boundaries, self-care, and growth with Dr. Emeka Obidi

Wellbeing in Medicine Podcast (formerly the MedEdWell Podcast)

There is no one perfect answer to what makes a great medical practice. Many different factors come into play when creating the ideal practice for yourself and your patients, but self-care is one of the key buzzwords that cannot be left out of the equation.

Selfcare is not just about eating well and taking rest. There is more to it, especially when it comes to identifying what the ideal way of practicing medicine looks likes for you.

n addition to prioritizing yourself, you have to advocate for what you believe in, be intentional about setting healthy boundaries between your practice and personal life, and learn to be more present in each of them. This will help you bring the highest value as a clinician and enjoy your personal life alongside your professional life.

Join the conversation with Dr. Emeka Obidi as he shares how you can create an ideal medical practice atmosphere for you, your team, and your family. Dr. Obidi is a pediatrician, and he has been practicing for over 17 years in western Maryland. He is the founder and CEO of Partners Pediatrics and Family Health, a family medical practice where he leads a team of four medical providers caring for both pediatrics in adult patients.

Dr. Obidi is also the CEO of Newborn Prep Academy, where he runs an online course called newborn preparation course that guides new, expectant, and recently delivered mothers on how to care for their newborn babies and what to expect so they can feel confident, empowered and ultimately enjoy their babies.

Tune in!

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:00] Introduction to the show

[02:01] A bit about our guest today, Dr. Emeka Obidi

[03:20] Dr. Obidi's journey in medicine and how he got into Pediatrics

[04:56] Challenges that Dr. Obidi has experienced in his wellness

[06:33] Values and intentionality required in balancing practice and family

[09:49] Learning to be more present in your practice and personal life

[12:22] Practical tip from Dr. Obidi on how to chat better

[15:38] Why Dr. Obidi got into entrepreneurship and the lessons he has learned

[18:24] How to build a positive culture that you actively want in your practice

[20:30] Advocating for what is right and owning your voice to make a difference

[25:54] About Dr. Obidi’s newborn preparation program

[29:34] Mindset and how Dr. Obidi positions himself to handle his additional ventures

[32:05] Takeaway tips on how to create balance and care for yourself

[34:08] Ending the show and call to action

Notable Quotes

• It takes a lot of emotional energy to be with people in their time of need.
• Don't minimize the impact that you're able to create in your world and your community.
• Medicine is a team sport in every stage of the game, and there is hardly any physician who practices alone.

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Dr. Ryan Stegink

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Dr. Emeka Obidi

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His newborn preparation course www.newbornprepacademy.com