Journal of hospital medicine : an official publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine
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We know little about how pediatric hospital medicine (PHM) physicians conceptualize their professional fulfillment (PF). The objective of this study was to determine how PHM physicians conceptualize PF. ⋯ Domains of PF for PHM physicians extend beyond existing PF models, particularly the importance of teaching and mentoring.
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Environmental health represents the concept that a stable climate and clean environment are fundamental prerequisites for good human health. Despite growing awareness of the impact of climate change more broadly, knowledge of environmental health has not fully entered mainstream medicine in the United States. ⋯ Environmental health is felt to be of importance, and while there exist avenues to do better, there is limited understanding of hospitalists' most effective role in making change.