Interview with Dr. Joe Sherman

In today’s podcast, Dr. Joe Sherman describes how he helps physicians align ‘soul to role’ during their career selection process. 

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By avoiding burnout and broadening possibilities, Dr. Joe Sherman, a physician coach and retreat leader, helps other doctors discover greater joy in their lives.

Joe obtained his medical degree and residency training in pediatrics at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. And for more than 30 years, he has provided healthcare to children in the District of Columbia, Tacoma, Seattle, Uganda, Bolivia, and other nations.

He recently served as the Health Services Director at Mary’s Place, a refuge for homeless families. At the University of Washington in Seattle, where he currently holds a clinical associate professorship in pediatrics, he has held a number of academic positions.

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Align ‘Soul to Role’ During Career Selection

The idea in Parker Palmer’s book “Let Your Life Speak,” to align your soul and your work (or role), resonated with Joe. Examining past experiences and reflecting on them can help us discover the things that truly make us happy.

Joe was drawn to the Center for Courage & Renewal after reading the book by Palmer, one of the Center’s founders. He began coaching physicians and holding retreats for those seeking guidance on how to live more realistically.

Dr. Sherman’s Retreat

The Center for Courage & Renewal’s traditional concept involves gathering people together for four days to form a community. Participants work on their individual problems in a circle of trust with a set of rules known as touchstones. Much of the work is devoted to career selection.

Joe offers half-day or full-day mini-retreats for inpatient medical teams, or outpatient clinic workers. He creates also provides reflection groups or workshops, along with the traditional retreat, in locations where one can reflect, rest, and revitalize while earning CME credit.

Summary

You can access a free 30-minute consultation on his website: joeshermanmd.com. During that consultation, you will look at your life, and reflect on how it worked or didn’t work. Additionally, you can email him at joe@joeshermanmd.com.

Dr. Sherman’s next retreat will be held on Whidbey Island, Washington, from September 22 through 25, 2022. In addition to working on aligning your “sole to role,” during career selection, members participate in kayaking and other mountain activities in a stunning setting with the breathtaking Olympic Mountains in the distance.

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