Dr. Emily Silverman is a practicing internist and the founder of <a href="https://thenocturnists.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Nocturnists</a>, a groundbreaking podcast that amplifies the raw, deeply human stories of healthcare workers.&nbsp;In this episode of How I Doctor, Dr. Graham Walker sits down with Dr. Silverman to discuss her personal experience with burnout, the systemic flaws in medicine that drive physician exhaustion, and how storytelling can serve as a powerful tool for healing and connection. She shares how her own journey — from back-to-back 20-hour shifts in residency leading to a devastating health crisis — sparked her passion for rethinking medical culture and supporting fellow physicians through creative expression.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:<ul><li>The Reality of Physician Burnout – Emily recounts the moment she realized the system that trains doctors to heal was, ironically, making her sick.</li><li>How Medical Training Stifles Creativity – Why doctors often feel they’ve “lost a piece of themselves” during training and how to reclaim personal expression.</li><li>The Power of Storytelling in Medicine – How The Nocturnists became a movement for processing the emotional weight of medicine.</li><li>Structural Issues in Healthcare – The impact of corporate consolidation, private equity, and systemic burnout on physician well-being.</li><li>Supporting Women in Medicine – Dr. Silverman discusses maternity leave, childcare challenges, and the gender pay gap in healthcare.</li><li>Career Advice for New Physicians – Why embracing diverse career paths can lead to greater fulfillment and impact.</li></ul> 🩺 Offcall is more than a platform — it’s a community. <a href="https://www.offcall.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join today</a>!For a full transcript of this episode click <a href="https://www.offcall.com/learn/podcast/nocturnists-host-dr-emily-silverman-made-herself-sick-working-back-to-back-shifts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>Find all episodes of How I Doctor at offcall.com/podcast or subscribe on your favorite podcast player at <a href="https://episodes.fm/1767429315" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://episodes.fm/1767429315</a>.

I Made Myself Sick Working Back-to-Back 20-Hour Shifts in Residency. How Burned-Out Doctors Can Find Our Creativity Again with The Nocsturnist’s Dr. Emily Silverman

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