Penny for Her Thoughts
Thoughts and News from Penelope Hsu
Catch Burnout Early: Build a Sustainable Medical Career
Burnout sneaks in quietly, especially when you’re juggling long hours and cultural pressures. Many...
Catch Burnout Early: A Physician’s 7-Minute Check-In to Prevent Crisis
Burnout doesn’t announce itself with a bang. It creeps in quietly, especially for physicians...
Overfunctioning: The Trap Keeping Physicians—Especially Asian-American Doctors—In Burnout (and How to Break It)
Life Inside The BoxIf you've read any of these newsletters, you know that I started my life pretty...
You Are Not Alone: National Suicide Prevention Month for Asian-American Physicians
Burnout among Asian-American physicians is more than exhaustion—it’s a silent crisis that often...
Catch Burnout Early: A Physician’s Self-Leadership Checklist
Physician burnout doesn’t sneak up—it sends clear signals long before a crisis hits. You might...
Catch Burnout Early: A Culturally Aware Guide for Asian-American Clinicians
Burnout doesn’t wait for a convenient moment—it creeps in quietly, especially for Asian American...





