Sep 17, 2025

Hello everyone,

I have some exciting news to share from the healthcare world. Did you know that perinatal mental health conditions are now considered the leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S.? This calls for systemic reforms in screening, access, training, and stigma reduction to address this important issue. Additionally, medical student debt is driving students away from primary care, despite increasing national shortages. It’s crucial that we find solutions to ensure a strong healthcare workforce for the future.

On another note, screening for diseases can sometimes backfire, leading to unnecessary treatments and significant costs. Physicians also face challenges in long-term financial planning, but with intentional wealth planning, these issues can be resolved. It’s time for the medical field to shift its focus from burnout culture to valuing humanity and resilience.

Artificial intelligence is making its mark in healthcare, enhancing human expertise and improving patient care. Physicians are reclaiming control from burnout culture and taking ownership of their careers to create sustainable lives in medicine. Canada is facing challenges in utilizing skilled immigrant doctors, hindering the development of an inclusive and meritocratic healthcare system.

Compassion, not credentials, defines great doctors. Understanding depression beyond biology and embracing therapy and meaning can lead to holistic healing. It’s important for us to adapt to the changes brought by AI in the medical field while preserving our essential human roles.

I hope you found these insights valuable and inspiring. Let’s continue to work together towards a healthier and more compassionate future in healthcare.

Take care,

Summy

Stay Well!