Our Untangled Minds

S1:E9 Hidden in Plain Sight: Depression Amongst Medical Students with Dr. David Siegler, MD

Episode Summary

The practice of medicine is undeniably rigorous, requiring long hours, sacrifice, and daily encounters with death and dying. It is no surprise that medical students and physicians experience depression at much higher rates than the rest of the population. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center's Dr. Siegler, MD is here to have an open conversation about his perspective on depression amongst medical students, when and why students are most at risk, and to offer advice on how those suffering can best navigate their journeys to promote mental wellness. This episode is hosted by our very own MS4, Alex Robertson.

Episode Notes

The practice of medicine is undeniably rigorous, requiring long hours, sacrifice, and daily encounters with death and dying. It is no surprise that medical students and physicians experience depression at much higher rates than the rest of the population. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center's Dr. Siegler, MD is here to have an open conversation about his perspective on depression amongst medical students, when and why students are most at risk, and to offer advice on how those suffering can best navigate their journeys to promote mental wellness. This episode is hosted by our very own MS4, Alex Robertson. 

Resources: 

  1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31430339/
  2. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/186586
  3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21952063/
  4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29432628/