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How Does an Olympic Gold Medalist Balance Medicine and Hockey? | Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser
In this episode, Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser—Olympic gold medalist, NHL executive, and emergency medicine physician talks about how her experience as a professional athlete prepared her for the high-stakes world of medicine and how she balances working in emergency medicine with her role with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Takeaways:
Balancing two demanding careers—Dr. Wickenheiser manages a full-time role in the NHL while working shifts in emergency medicine.
Sports and medicine share common skills, such as teamwork, resilience, and handling high-pressure situations.
Transitioning from sports to…
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