Powering through 5 tips to stay awake when you’re tired Jedidiah Ballard, DO, shares his tips to keep pushing forward when you’re behind on sleep, whether you’re a medical student, resident or physician. Aug. 29, 2017Tuesday AOA Staff Contact AOA Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email While getting adequate rest is essential for good health, it’s not always feasible to log seven to eight hours of shuteye, especially when you’re a busy medical student, resident or physician. Jedidiah Ballard, DO, knows a few things about sleep deprivation. The emergency room physician, educator and former U.S. Army Ranger has had his share of sleepless nights. Dr. Ballard, an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Augusta (Georgia) University, shares his tips in the video above on how to keep pushing forward when you’re behind on sleep. Keep in mind that adequate, restorative sleep is essential and these tips are to be used sparingly, not on a daily basis. More in Lifestyle Top 20 cities for physician retirees Jacksonville, Florida, Martinsville, Virginia, and Bozeman, Montana, top Medscape’s list. These cities have good recreation opportunities, a low cost of living and great health care. How burnout taught me to listen to my body Veronica Nkie, DO, MPH, reflects on exhaustion, self-awareness and the simple, sustainable habits that have helped support her well-being. Previous articleNHSC loan repayment opportunity available to fourth-year medical students Next article125 years of osteopathic medicine: Profession gears up to celebrate
Top 20 cities for physician retirees Jacksonville, Florida, Martinsville, Virginia, and Bozeman, Montana, top Medscape’s list. These cities have good recreation opportunities, a low cost of living and great health care.
How burnout taught me to listen to my body Veronica Nkie, DO, MPH, reflects on exhaustion, self-awareness and the simple, sustainable habits that have helped support her well-being.
Take responsibility for your physical and mental health to avoid making potentially critical errors.. Don’t drive or make decisions that affect patients when sleepy. If you are drowsy…hand over the wheel to a qualified, rested, alert person, or pull over, and SLEEP! Your patients’ safety depends on it- every day. Sep. 7, 2017, at 10:51 am Reply