to experience some of the best terrain in the
world for skiing or snowboarding.
Drs. Steven Fallon & Geoffrey Zinberg from Berks Oral Surgery
& Dental Implant Center at the 2018 Winter Meeting
A new challenge is something any surgeon
would like to encounter. A new hobby will
present you with a challenge to learn about
it, practice it, and master it. You will need
to learn through reading, online research,
perhaps classroom work, and good old
trial-and-error. The key to enjoying a new
hobby is to allow oneself to make mistakes.
One should enjoy the journey as you make
progress and appreciate how you improve.
We are not allowed to make mistakes in the
operating room; a hobby can give you a safe
place for failure.
Hobbies allow you to make new friends.
People with other life experiences besides
being a surgeon will come together for a new
common interest. This opportunity allows
you to network and grow as a person. Your
experience will be broadened.
De-stressing can also save YOUR life. The
long-term effects of stress are known to be
damaging to one’s health. Hobbies are known
to help decrease the risks of depression
and dementia. They also have an effect on
lowering blood pressure and improving
mood. With constructive break time, you can
remain mentally productive in a less stressful
environment.
Lastly, a hobby is a great way to continue to
build confidence. It is always rewarding to be
good at something. The journey to get there
should be joyful. The learning journey is the
best part of mastering a task. A hobby should
be a diversion and also a passion. Let it create
a sense of purpose for you. Perhaps one day,
when you put down your scalpel, you will pick
up your brush.
Stephanie Drew, DMD, FACS
President, ACOMS