Fleur-De-Lis Connection Volume 25, Issue 5 | Page 3

GLMS MEMBERS ENCOURAGED TO “REDISCOVER JOY” New Zealand’s Robin Youngson, MD, visited The Old Medical School Building on the morning of Tuesday, April 21 to talk with Louisville physicians about how to invigorate their attitude and their practice. The program, titled “Rediscovering Joy in the Practice of Medicine,” was part of Dr. Youngson’s six week visit to Louisville with his wife, Meredith, encouraging physicians to reflect on why they chose their profession and support their peers in need. “We want to get back to why we’re here,” said Denise Puthuff, MD, introducing Dr. Youngson to physicians before he took the floor. Throughout the event, Dr. Youngson spoke candidly about his restlessness in practice and the car crash of his daughter which gave him perspective into the tiny moments of kindness which can transform a traumatic event. “I had always thought of care as a one way street. I’m the physician. I went to school. You’re the patient. But that’s not the case,” he said. “I believe you can change the whole world if you’re willing to change your attitude. Every act of compassion strengthens and builds your own heart.” Dr. Youngson was frank about the obstacles facing physicians and the daunting statistics such as high suicide rates and rapid burn out following medical school graduation. He encouraged those in attendance to “make a human connection” with their patients and put them at ease before pushing on to clinical questions. “I take care of my thoughts, feelings and intentions because the patient can sense it,” Dr. Youngson said, pointing to numerous studies that indicated the attitude a physician displayed to their patient could have a direct or indirect impact on the patients success and recovery. For more information about the Youngsons, visit their website www.heartsinhealthcare.com. GLMS NEWS MAY 2015 (Top) Dr. Robin Youngson speaks with incoming GLMS President Robert Couch, MD, MBA, following his presentation. (Bottom) Dr. Youngson talks with GLMS Foundation Co-Chair Denise Puthuff, MD. GLMS and the GLMS Foundation collaborated to have Dr. Youngson as a guest speaker. (Opposite page) Board Chair James Patrick Murphy, MD, MMM, presents The Healing Place President Karyn Hascal with a $5,000 check from GLMS. (This page, left) GLMS President Bruce Scott, MD, presents Dr. Murphy with the ceremonial handcrafted chair to commemorate his time serving as GLMS Board Chair. (Center) Dr. Scott opens his gift as outgoing GLMS President. (Right top) Dr. Murphy presents GLMSA Co-President Rhonda Rhodes with a plaque honoring her service. (Right bottom) Dr. Murphy thanks GLMS Executive Director Lelan Woodmansee, CAE (left) for his collaboration and friendship. 3