Striving for Work–Life Balance
November 25, 2025
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4 min
Dariusz Borys, an Orthopaedic Pathologist, reflects on the challenges and rewards of balancing his demanding medical career and family life. As a foreign medical graduate navigating residency while raising children, he emphasizes the importance of maintaining boundaries between work and personal life to prevent burnout. He advocates for knowing one's limits, seeking help when needed, and the benefits of subspecialization for improved patient care. Borys encourages medical professionals to prioritize well-being, cherish family connections, and embrace the present.
1. Transitioning into pathology residency is challenging for foreign graduates.2. Maintaining work-family balance is crucial.3. Setting work boundaries prevents burnout.4. Seeking second opinions is encouraged.5. Subspecialization enhances diagnostic precision.6. Stress and fear can hinder performance.7. Family connections are essential for well-being.8. Live in the present and let go of past worries.
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