2023-2024 Louisville Medicine Themes
Overcoming Obstacles
July – due 6 / 1 What challenges did you face in getting to where you are today ? What obstacles did you overcome in order to become the physician you are today ?
Paying it Forward
August – due 7 / 1 How have you helped someone else ? How have you made a difference in someone else being successful ? Directly or indirectly ? Advocacy work ? Teaching students ? A role in GLMS or other membership organization ?
What Makes You Happy ?
September – due 8 / 1 Knowing that positive relationships keep us happier , what healthy life practices make you happy ? Is it helping others ? Advocacy ? A favorite hobby ? What do you enjoy ?
A Day in the Life
October – due 9 / 1 This time of year , we often think of dressing up in costumes and for a moment we get to be someone else . If you could be anyone else or dress up as someone else … who would that be and why ? What would you do with one day in their shoes ?
Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
November – due 10 / 1 It ’ s been said that “ life begins at the end of your comfort zone .” When is a time that you stepped outside your comfort zone ? What steps did you take to get there , how did it happen and were you thankful that you did ?
Making a Change
December – due 11 / 1 As the year draws to an end , think about celebrating someone who has promoted change and innovation in the health care industry . Who has made an impact in driving change ? What innovations have you seen that have inspired how you practice medicine ? What innovations have inspired you to make a change for yourself in 2024 ?
The Power of the Decision
January – due 12 / 1 Small decisions can have a big impact . Was it choosing your specialty ? Choosing employed vs . private ? Did you start your own practice ? What about bedside medical decisions ? How do you make these decisions and what impact have they had , or will they have in the future ?
Sharing Gratitude
February – due 1 / 1 / 24 In the season of love , we want to share gratitude with our colleagues and mentors . Who is leading the way in medicine in our area ? Give a shout-out to someone who is making big moves in your practice or your field today .
Intentional Empowerment
March – due 2 / 1 / 24 What have you done to show intentional efforts toward diversity , equity and inclusion ? What steps have you taken to empower someone else in your work or your home ? How can others get involved with intentionally empowering those in our community ?
Advocating for Each Other & Building Community
April – due 3 / 1 / 24 As physicians focused on wellness for all , we advocate for our patients , our neighbors and our community every day . How are you practicing day-to-day advocacy in your practice or your personal life ? How can we use this to build community ? How can we navigate this in today ’ s world ?
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