Ryan P. Terlecki, MD, presented “Conquering Burnout: Where the Rubber Meets the Road to Resilience” during the Jackson Hole Seminars on January 30, 2019 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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Conquering Burnout: Where the Rubber Meets the Road to Resilience – Summary

Ryan P. Terlecki, MD, FACS, explains the phenomenon of physician burnout as it relates to urologists and outlines the threats it poses to physician wellness. Using his personal experience as a urologist, he discusses practical tips for improving operational efficiency and striving for an improved work/life balance, such as practicing mindfulness, time management, and monotasking. 

About the Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar

The Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar, or Jackson Hole Seminars (JHS), is a multi-day conference that focuses on patient safety and cutting-edge updates in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of urologic conditions. The topics discussed include urologic cancers, stone disease, urologic reconstruction, female urology, infertility, emerging surgical techniques, and general urology. In addition to didactic expert lectures, this conference features a unique interactive critique panel. Dr. Terlecki presented this lecture during the 39th Annual JHS. Please visit this page in order to register for future JHS meetings.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ryan P. Terlecki, MD, FACS, is a reconstructive urologist for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an academic Level 1 trauma center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Terlecki holds the rank of Professor and the title of Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Urology. In addition, Dr. Terlecki is Director of the Men’s Health Clinic, Director of Medical Student Education, and Fellowship Director for Reconstructive Urology. He holds a joint appointment in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Terlecki earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed residency in general surgery and urology at Detroit Medical Center. Following his residency, Dr. Terlecki completed two separate fellowships in reconstructive surgery. He completed a fellowship at the University of Colorado’s Denver School of Medicine and at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Terlecki’s publications cover multiple areas of trauma and reconstruction and his research is focused primarily on models of wound healing and regeneration in the lower genitourinary system. Dr. Terlecki’s areas of expertise include urethral stricture disease, male sexual dysfunction, male incontinence, Peyronie’s disease, chronic testicular pain, hypogonadism, and infertility. He is a member of the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS), a member of the American Urological Association (AUA), and past president of the North Carolina Urological Association (NCUA).