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Antifragile Medicine: Thriving in the Face of Change

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Growth Begins at the Edge: Lessons in Pushing Past Discomfort

Explore personal insights on why discomfort is key to professional evolution.

Jan 6

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Professional Mastery

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Maximizing Patient Loyalty: Balancing Efficiency and Empathy in Your Practice

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How Jason Mendler, MD, Ph.D., overcame the feeling of failure and discovered the work he always intended to do.

Dec 4

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From the Kitchen to the Clinic: What Michelin-Star Chefs and Entrepreneurs Teach Us About Building a Thriving Private Practice

Discover how Michelin-starred chefs and entrepreneurial principles can help transform your private practice

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Lucens mentor Roshni Patel, DO shares her approach to setting boundaries and finding balance in a demanding career.

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What Does “Stinky Fish” Have to Do with Setting Goals for the Year Ahead?

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Our mentors share insights on the value of authenticity in building meaningful professional connections.

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Time may be finite, but your potential isn’t. Discover Dr. Omar Shakir’s top three tools to work smarter, not harder—and take control of your time like never before.

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Our mentors offer valuable insights on how to best tackle work-life balance

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Why your next big move begins with crystal clear goals and a strong strategy

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Our mentors offer practical tips for early career growth and integrating into new roles

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Leverage: The Hidden Key to Transforming Your Medical Career

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How Dr. Nondumiso Makhunga-Stevenson blends her South African heritage, Western medical training, and coaching to impact doctors and marginalized communities around the world.

Sep 23

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Dr. Eric Mann: How a blindspot I saw in young doctors inspired me to create an entire company

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Curbside

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From Vision to Reality: The Journey of Lucens Founder Eric Mann MD

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Curbside

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Aug 26

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As you near the end of your medical training, the next big step is finding a job — not just any job, but the right job.

Aug 20

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Justine Siergey OD: From exam room to boardroom

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Aug 14

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