In this episode, we welcome back Dr. John Rose as cohost for a conversation with Dr. Gary Tamkin—Emergency Physician and Vice President of Provider Development at US Acute Care Solutions. Together, they explore what it really takes to find happiness and fulfillment in the high-stakes world of emergency medicine. From the trap of the arrival fallacy to the pressure of always chasing the next milestone, Dr. Tamkin shares personal insights and practical strategies tailored to the unique challenges EM clinicians face. You’ll come away with two actionable tools to help build more meaning, balance, and joy—both on shift and off.
What are your tips for avoiding burnout and finding balance? Share them with us on social media <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/empulsepodcast.bsky.social">@empulsepodcast</a> or connect with us on <a href="http://ucdavisem.com">ucdavisem.com</a>
Hosts:
<a href="http://Twitter.com/julmagana">Dr. Julia Magaña</a>, Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis
<a href="https://health.ucdavis.edu/boldly-learning/featured/sarah-medeiros.html">Dr. Sarah Medeiros</a>, Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis
Guest Host:
<a href="https://ucdavisem.com/tag/john-rose/">Dr. John Rose</a>, Professor of Emergency Medicine and EMS Medical Director at UC Davis
Guest:
<a href="https://www.usacs.com/about-us/leadership-team/gary-tamkin">Dr. Gary Tamkin</a>, Emergency Physician and Vice President of Provider Development and US Acute Care Solutions
Resources:
Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-happier-with-dan-harris/id1087147821">10% Happier with Dan Harris</a>
Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-happier-with-dan-harris/id1087147821">Hidden Brain</a> with Shankar Vedantam
<a href="https://www.emergencyphysicians.org/article/health--safety-tips/first-aid-kit">Transitions</a> by William Bridges, PhD with Susan Bridges
<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-happiness-advantage-how-a-positive-brain-fuels-success-in-work-and-life-shawn-achor/8779426">The Happiness Advantage</a> by Shawn Achor
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Thank you to the <a href="http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/emergency/">UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine</a> for supporting this podcast and to Orlando Magaña at <a href="http://www.orlandomagana.com/">OM Productions</a> for audio production services.

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