Got grit?

Got grit?

Author: The BMJ February 10, 2023 Duration: 53:31
Grit is one of those concepts (like the dreaded resilience) that has a specific meaning, but has become a buzzword in healthcare. It’s the ability to persevere in the pursuit of a goal, in the face of obstacles - and it’s something all doctors have. However that trait has benefits and drawbacks. It’s not necessarily fixed, but will depend on context, and it is measurable but not a very helpful measure in isolation. In this episode, Clara Munro is joined by Declan Murphy and Ayisha Ashmore - and they sit down with neurourgeon and researcher Simone Betchen, who has measured grit in women surgeons, and helps them understand their grit scores. Reading list Grit in surgeons

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34218313/


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