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Two patients at a time, round-the-clock shifts, and plenty of resilience. Kimberly D. Warner, MD, ob-gyn with Colorado Permanente Medical Group, was recently interviewed by the American Medical Association on its “Shadow Me” Specialty Series for medical students and resident physicians.
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Dr. Warner, who is also chair of CPMG Government Relations, explained how physically demanding the field of obstetrics and gynecology can be. “I knew there would be long hours and late nights — obviously, babies come at all times of day, and surgeries come in the middle of the night too. What I didn’t know — no pun intended — is how labor-intensive my job is. I run from room to room and then to the [operating room]. And I often get sweaty during surgeries and deliveries. Sometimes I’m pushing with patients for hours and I wake up sore. I didn’t anticipate that,” she said.
The most rewarding part of the job is seeing healthy moms and babies or a great surgical outcome, Dr. Warner said. “It’s important to connect quickly, build trust, and acknowledge that this is a life-changing event. You want to make it incredibly meaningful, special, and safe.”
To read the full interview, visit the American Medical Association website.