The Importance of Advocacy in Healthcare with Dr. Miriam Zylberglait, MD
Born and trained in Peru, Dr. Zylberglait offers an intriguing viewpoint on the challenges and opportunities in medicine as we exchange thoughts on the criticality of trust between patients and physicians and the need for transparency and ethics in the system.
From discussing the issue of burnout and exhaustion among healthcare workers to the impact of the system on patient-centered care, we navigate through the complex landscape of modern healthcare. We underscore the need for a paradigm shift towards more humanistic healthcare, questioning who truly benefits from the current system and its ensuing traumatic effects. We also broach the need for the community's advocacy and making the costs of these problems tangible to healthcare administration.
Our conversation extends to the difficult decision of leaving a job within the healthcare system, something that resonates with professionals across different fields. Zylberglait shares her personal journey of making healthier decisions for herself and her family, emphasizing the importance of setting examples for our children and practicing humanism in our work. Finally, we touch on the power of advocacy, emboldening our listeners with Zylberglait mantra - 'This is your life, this is your choice, this is your journey'. So, tune in and feel empowered to take charge of your journey in medicine.
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Biography
Dr. Miriam Zylberglait (Dr. Z) is a triple Board-Certified Physician in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obesity Medicine and the Founder of “Virtual Wellbeing MD”, a clinic that offers comprehensive, holistic, and personalized care to patients, using advanced technology and evidence-based medicine, to prevent and treat medical and emotional conditions that could affect their current and/or future quality of life and well-being. She completed a fellowship in Leadership Education and Development, certification as Mental Health Ally, and training as Physician Wellness Advocate. Dr. Z has been recognized for multiple achievements, including Mentor of the Year (American Medical Women Association 2021) and American College of Physicians Young Achiever (2017). Dr. Z is the author of the #1 Best Seller Book "The 3G Cycle of Life: The Secrets for Achieving Joy, Meaning, and Well-being, which has been awarded by the 17th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards (NIEA-2023), and the Florida Authors and Publishers Association’s Annual President’s Book Awards (FAPA-2023). Originally from Peru, Dr. Z has two awesome sons, a caring husband, and a supportive family. Her dream is to help others achieve lives full of joy, meaning, and well-being
