Episode 213: Building a Sustainable Career in Medicine with Dr. Rob Orman

Healthcare Leadership Excellence · Sep 17, 2026 · 37m

In this episode, I welcome Dr. Rob Orman back to the podcast to talk about his new book, Supranormal, and the realities of building a sustainable career in medicine.

Rob shares his own experience as an emergency physician and the struggles he faced early in his career. We discuss why the same grit that helps physicians survive high-pressure situations can become a problem when it becomes the answer to everything. As Rob puts it, “In crisis, grit saves you. In burnout, it buries you.”

We explore the difference between having a “renter” versus an “owner” mindset toward your career, and why…