The document discusses what makes doctors successful and happy. It suggests that while factors like IQ, skills, and wealth may contribute to success, developing interpersonal skills through coaching, mentoring, and continuing education can improve productivity and satisfaction. Realizing that there is more to life than medicine, having curiosity and a willingness to learn from others are also important.

2. What makes a doctor
successful ?
High IQ ?
Hard work ?
Surgical skills
Rich parents ?
EQ ?
Good PR ?
Good looking wife ?

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14. What makes a doctor happy ?
Money ?
Fame ?
Lots of patients ?

15. Lost art of healing

17. Biggest bottleneck

18. Invest in yourself
Professional development
Personal development

19. Improving productivity
Technology
Personal productivity apps
EMR
Use systems to get things done
( checklists)
People
Get a coach
Use a virtual assistant
Find a mentor

21. Doctors vs doctors
Respect them
Provide feedback. Educate
them
Refer the patient back to them

22. Real life skills
Delegate
Mentor
Micromanage
Leadership skills
Political skills
Ask vs Tell

23. Real life skills
Curiosity
Scepticism
Willingness to learn new stuff
Optimism
Much more to life than medicine !

24. Happy to answer all questions !
How can I improve my pregnancy rates ?
How can I get more patients ?
How much should I charge ?
How can I become more famous ?
How can I delight my patients ?

25. I hope to learn more from
you than you do from me !
Lots of wisdom in this room. Let’s share
this !
Need to learn from each other. The more
you give, the more you get !
Clinical pearls
Tips and tricks
Strategies which have worked
Copy ! Adapt ! Borrow ! Steal !