Understanding the impact that stress and burnout can have on physicians and their ability to provide quality patient care, I sought after the personal experiences of CHRISTUS Health physicians. By carefully analyzing communication systems, accounting personal experiences the organization, and applying my expertise of Health Communication, I effectively pinpointed areas where improvements could reduce the risk of burnout.

For example, I worked with the communication team to develop more effective methods for sharing internal information, such as weekly forms emailed to selected physicians at each hospital to share medical findings and success stories for social media. In addition, I worked to develop training programs that help pediatric physicians to dissolved the high power distance and to better communicate with healthcare staff members. By implementing these strategies, I was able to contribute in reducing the risk of burnout and promoting a healthier, more positive environment for physicians and healthcare staff members.

Through my studies and my internship with CHRISTUS, I have become committed to promoting a healthcare system that values the well-being of healthcare professionals as well as patients. By identifying signs of stress and burnout in physicians and modifying organizational communication systems to support their well-being, I believe we can create a healthier, more sustainable healthcare system that benefits everyone involved.