Putting Purpose Over Path - Finding Career Meaning and Contentment

Explore the transformative power of purpose in this 18-minute TEDx talk by Dr. Mark Shrime at Boston College. Delve into the science behind workplace dissatisfaction and discover three concrete steps to construct a life filled with purpose, meaning, and deep contentment. Drawing from his personal experiences as a surgeon who initially never wanted to be a doctor, Dr. Shrime weaves together insights from literature, decision science, and even American Ninja Warrior. Learn how to navigate career choices and find fulfillment from a speaker who combines PhD-level training in decision-making with 16 years of surgical experience on a hospital ship in West Africa. Gain valuable perspectives on addressing healthcare inequity, moral injury in the healthcare workforce, and the non-health outcomes of health policies from this International Chief Medical Officer at Mercy Ships and Harvard Medical School lecturer.