The Antidote to “Super-Doctor Syndrome”

By Lorenz Iannarone MD
“Super Doctor Syndrome” refers to a common condition afflicting a large percentage of physicians and other healthcare providers. Left untreated, it is known to lead to burnout. Dr. Iannorone’s biographical essay provides a classic example.

Do you know how “Storm Chasers” in Oklahoma get pumped just by getting into their high-tech machines and going out in search of tornadoes? Or how big game hunters get a rush of adrenaline in seeking “the big kill?” Sometimes I wonder if I just sought out stress for the same rush. People tell me that I’m at my best in a stressful […]

Heather Rivenburg2018-07-30T10:46:25-04:00July 2nd, 2018|Burnout, Burnout Resources, Essays, Featured Article, Physicians' CME Retreat|

Beth Netter MD: Yoga Science Breathing Techniques Can Calm the Mind to Prevent and Relieve Physician Burnout

At the 10th annual American Meditation Institute (AMI) CME conference, holistic physician Beth Netter, MD will demonstrate Yoga Science breathing techniques that stimulate the vagus nerve to prevent and relieve burnout symptoms of anxiety and depression. Entitled “The Heart and Science of Yoga,” this comprehensive training in Yoga Science as holistic mind/body medicine October 23-27, 2018 at the Cranwell Resort and Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts, offers 32 CME credits, and is accredited through the Albany Medical College and the American Medical Association.

Dr. Netter’s “Breath as Medicine” presentation will address the importance of diaphragmatic breathing to optimize blood flow, provide sufficient […]

Heather Rivenburg2018-09-04T13:40:27-04:00June 26th, 2018|Press Release, Relieve Burnout Symptoms|

From Beyond Time and Space Albert Einstein Offers Today’s Physicians an Understanding of How to Prevent and Relieve Burnout at Upcoming CME Conference

To help reverse the national trend of physician burnout, The American Meditation Institute’s (AMI) tenth annual CME conference will be held on October 23-27, 2018 at the Cranwell Resort and Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts. Entitled “The Heart and Science of Yoga,” this 32 CME curriculum on Yoga Science as holistic mind/body medicine will offer training in AMI MEDITATION and Yoga Science to prevent and relieve physician burnout—in part by incorporating the vision of Albert Einstein.

Albert Einstein and Indian Poet/Philosopher Tagore
Meeting outside Berlin, German in 1931

Although Albert Einstein […]

Heather Rivenburg2018-08-17T09:33:41-04:00June 12th, 2018|Burnout Resources, Press Release|

Renee Goodemote : AMI’s Yoga Science Conference Taught Me How to Turn Inward to Help Alleviate Burnout and Be More Creative with Patients

Renee Goodemote MD will discuss how AMI MEDITATION helped her reduce stress and become a better physician at the American Meditation Institute’s 10^th annual CME conference October 23-27, 2018 at the Cranwell Resort and Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts. Entitled “The Heart and Science of Yoga,” this comprehensive training in Yoga Science as holistic mind/body medicine will offer attendees 32 CME credits, and is accredited through the Albany Medical College Office of Continuing Medical Education and the American Medical Association.

This year’s CME conference will provide physicians a quality, comprehensive and evidence-based education that can prevent and reverse the debilitating causes and […]

Heather Rivenburg2018-09-04T13:42:28-04:00May 29th, 2018|Press Release, Relieve Burnout Symptoms|

Physician Burnout Symptoms from the Stressors of Electronic Health Record Requirements Can be Relieved and Prevented by AMI MEDITATION Techniques

According to The American Meditation Institute founder Leonard Perlmutter, AMI MEDITATION techniques, that can relieve and prevent common physician burnout symptoms, will be taught at the 10^th annual 32-credit hour mind/body medicine CME conference for physicians and other health care professionals. Taking place October 23-27, 2018 at the Cranwell Resort and Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts, “The Heart and Science of Yoga” curriculum, which will provide comprehensive training in Yoga Science as holistic mind/body medicine for physicians and other healthcare professionals, is accredited through the Albany Medical College and the American […]

Heather Rivenburg2018-09-04T13:43:50-04:00May 14th, 2018|Press Release, Relieve Burnout Symptoms|

Anthony Santilli MD: How I Transformed Physician Burnout into Increased Energy, Creativity and Love of Medicine

AVERILL PARK, NY – May 1, 2018

Anthony Santilli, MD will discuss how he reversed his diagnosed condition of burnout through the daily practice of AMI MEDITATION and its allied disciplines at The American Meditation Institute’s (AMI) 32-credit hour mind/body medicine CME conference for physicians and other health care professionals, October 23-27, 2018 at the Cranwell Resort and Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts. Entitled “The Heart and Science of Yoga,” this 10^th annual comprehensive training, accredited through the American Medical Association and Albany Medical College Office of Continuing Medical Education, is designed to help identify, prevent and relieve physician stress […]

Heather Rivenburg2024-03-07T14:54:36-05:00May 2nd, 2018|Burnout Resources, Press Release|

Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa to Speak at American Meditation Institute’s 10th Annual CME Conference for Relieving Physician Burnout with Yoga Science as Mind/Body Medicine

AVERILL PARK, NY – April 17, 2018

Noted researcher on mind/body medicine and yoga therapy, Sat Bir Singh Khalsa PhD, will join the faculty of The American Meditation Institute (AMI) for a 32-credit hour mind/body medicine CME conference for physicians and other health care professionals, October 23-27, 2018 at the Cranwell Resort and Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts. Entitled “The Heart and Science of Yoga,” this 10^th annual comprehensive training, accredited through the American Medical Association and Albany Medical College Office of Continuing Medical Education, is designed to help identify, prevent and relieve physician stress and burnout.

Now in its tenth […]

Heather Rivenburg2018-08-17T09:33:31-04:00April 17th, 2018|Burnout Resources, Press Release|

AMI MEDITATION Techniques Can Relieve and Prevent Physician Burnout

AVERILL PARK, NY – April 3, 2018

According to The American Meditation Institute founder Leonard Perlmutter, AMI MEDITATION techniques that can relieve and prevent physician burnout, will be taught at the 10^th annual mind/body medicine CME conference October 23-27, 2018 at the Cranwell Resort and Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts. Entitled “The Heart and Science of Yoga,” this 10^th annual comprehensive training in Yoga Science is designed to help identify, prevent and relieve stress and burnout currently being experienced by physicians and other healthcare professionals.

In 2009, in support of the American Meditation Institute’s continuing medical education accreditation for physicians (through the […]

Heather Rivenburg2018-09-04T13:46:10-04:00April 2nd, 2018|Press Release, Relieve Burnout Symptoms|

Stemming the Physician Burnout Tide by Helping Medical Students

The American Meditation Institute offers yoga and meditation instruction in Albany NY. Accredited Nursing CME & Physician CME Courses. Meditation and Yoga Retreats in Albany NY area.The American Meditation Institute offers yoga and meditation instruction in Albany NY. Accredited Nursing CME & Physician CME Courses. Meditation and Yoga Retreats in Albany NY area.

Heather Rivenburg2018-06-29T16:04:50-04:00March 29th, 2018|Burnout in the News, News in Brief|

Calculating Burnout

What is the cost of physician burnout? Now hospitals and practices can take a hard look at the financial impact by using an online physician burnout calculator created by the American Medical Association (AMA).

Data shows that it costs between $500,000 and $1 million to replace an existing physician. According to Christine Sinsky, MD, FACP, vice president of professional satisfaction at the American Medical Association (AMA) and practicing general internist, “This is a conservative figure. It doesn’t include many, many other sources of financial costs to burnout.”

In addition to quitting their jobs, physicians may respond to burnout by cutting back to […]

Heather Rivenburg2018-08-17T09:33:24-04:00March 13th, 2018|Burnout Resources|

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