Ep. 185 The Art of Doctoring: Empathy and Social Awareness with Dr. Timothy Boone

Empathy, social awareness, and servant leadership are important qualities for all physicians to possess. This week on the BackTable Urology Podcast, Houston Methodist urologists Dr. Raj Satkunasivam and Dr. Rose Khavari sit down with Dr. Timothy Boone to discuss developing humanistic skills in medicine. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Boone reflects on his personal journey into urology and his experiences in education and administration. The urologists emphasize the significance and joys of patient relationships and effective mentorship for other doctors. Furthermore, they offer advice for young urologists on self-reflection, time management, and the art of doctoring. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 05:00 - Early Influences and Career Path 24:28 - Challenges in Maintaining Empathy 29:19 - The Importance of Self-Reflection 33:24 - Recruitment and Retention in Leadership 36:12 - Balancing Personal Life 42:03 - Innovative Medical Education 48:54 - Final Thoughts --- RESOURCES Pearson Ravitz https://pearsonravitz.com/ BackTable URO24 - Operate with Zen https://www.backtable.com/shows/urology/podcasts/24/operate-with-zen