Self-Care for New Primary Care Providers

I Need Support — How New Clinicians Thrive in Primary Care

Dr. Sheri Finn explores why on-demand support and structured onboarding are vital for new nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians entering primary care. She outlines what good support looks like—mentors, preceptors, scheduled check-ins, chart reviews, and practical clinic resources—and how to create a self-directed plan when systems are lacking. The episode offers actionable advice to build sustainable confidence through frequent feedback, clear expectations, and a lifelong learning mindset. https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/module/2832726 - you can create a free account to view the onboarding tools. Imposter syndrome, burnout

From Surviving to Thriving: Find Your Why in Early Practice

Dr. Sheri Finn speaks directly to new nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians in primary care, offering practical mindset shifts to move from surviving to thriving early in practice. She emphasizes discovering your "why," mindset shifts, and using current roles professionally to build future opportunities.

Charting Overwhelm: Pause, Pivot, Reset

Dr. Sheri Finn breaks down charting overwhelm—what it feels like, why it happens, and practical ways to prevent and recover from it. Learn simple systems, time-management tips, AI and template strategies, and mindset shifts to reduce stress and finish charts faster. This episode offers quick, actionable steps for new nurse practitioners, PAs, and physicians to streamline documentation, set realistic expectations, and regain work–life balance.

Self-Care for New Primary Care Providers

Dr. Sheri Finn outlines practical self-care for new primary care providers, focusing on the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, social connection, and avoiding risky substances. She offers actionable strategies—pick one pillar to start, build small consistent habits like daily walking, and use behaviour-change tools—to integrate self-care into busy schedules. Listeners are encouraged to schedule self-care as a priority, track one action this week, and recognize how caring for themselves improves care for patients. Visit me at www.TheResilientProvider.com  [http://www.TheResilientProvider.com] Visit the ACLM at www.lifestylemedicine.org [http://www.lifestylemedicine.org]

Foundations in Primary Care

Your first step in creating a support system for new primary care providers. Start with the foundations - who has supported you throughout your medical training or even before this time in your life? Excited to share this podcast with you today! Visit TheResilientProvider.com website for coaching services and the link to the Foundations handout