Dr. Nathalie Dougé’s Journey on Healthcare, Mental Health, and Unconditional Love
Update: 2024-06-11
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How can one care for others when they are not okay themselves?
This question has resonated throughout the life of our guest today, Dr. Natalie Dougé, a provider in the Department of Medicine at Montefiore Einstein, specializing in Internal Medicine.
Born and raised in the Bronx as a first-generation American, Dr. Dougé recounts her frontline experiences during the initial COVID-19 outbreak and the profound impact it had on her professional and personal life. This led her to embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-care after experiencing burnout, becoming a locum tenens doctor to continue sharing her profession with love and passion across America.
We also discuss:
This question has resonated throughout the life of our guest today, Dr. Natalie Dougé, a provider in the Department of Medicine at Montefiore Einstein, specializing in Internal Medicine.
Born and raised in the Bronx as a first-generation American, Dr. Dougé recounts her frontline experiences during the initial COVID-19 outbreak and the profound impact it had on her professional and personal life. This led her to embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-care after experiencing burnout, becoming a locum tenens doctor to continue sharing her profession with love and passion across America.
We also discuss:
- The importance of taking a break before pursuing a career in medicine.
- Dr. Dougé’s participation in The First Wave documentary by National Geographic (available in Hulu), and the challenges experienced by healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- How humility and openness to new experiences can lead to becoming outstanding healthcare professionals.
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