In Episode 7, join us for a special episode of the Gold Connection in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, which is every September. We are honored to welcome Dr. Tammie Chang and Dr. Luisa Duran, with Gold Humanism Honor Society Director Louisa Tvito, for an intimate conversation about physician wellness and the higher risks of burnout faced by female doctors. Dr. Chang and Dr. Duran met as college freshmen and went through medical school together. They happened to reconnect many years later as practicing physicians when they were both facing unexpected crises. Dr. Duran explains: “Really, all of us in medicine have dedicated our lives to do the work that we do. And I love what I do every day, because every day I get to use the best of my skills and knowledge to help people control their diabetes, manage their complicated, chronic medical conditions, and help them live their best life and thrive. Which is why it was a real surprise that within the first five years of practicing in clinical medicine, I would think about leaving medicine altogether and quitting my clinical practice. And I now know today that the reason is because of physician burnout.” In this podcast episode, they share their stories, the terrible data on burnout, and how their need for change in medical culture led to them to create Pink Coat, MD — space and support to help other female physicians thrive, too. If you need help, or know someone in need of help, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 988. Text or call 9-8-8 for help.