"An astounding book. I recommend it to all clergy and all physicians: neophyte or retiree."—Rev. Dr. Carver McGriff
"A helpful guide for emerging physician leaders in the arena of spiritual formation. While the book touches on theory in several places, the emphasis is on practical application and implementation."—Dr. Ted Hamilton
The Physician Champion provides immediately applicable, experience-proven methods to sustain the spiritual formation of physicians on a medical staff, align them on a mission, and develop a culture of mutual care and compassion. The author practiced 32 years as a surgeon, working 10 years with physicians to develop and prove these methods. With a virtual vacuum in support for doctors, he responds to a growing hunger for these topics as expressed by hundreds of retreat participants from around the world who've attended seminars at Seton Cove Spirituality Center in Indiana.
At no time in the history of American medicine have the economic downturn and national health reform so converged to accentuate turmoil in the lives and practices of physicians. Already the American College of Surgeons reports that 40 percent of its members are "burned out," and that 30 percent meet screening criteria for clinical depression. Our sole reliance on a business model in hospitals and clinics is making American medicine sick. The Physician Champion offers an alternative.
Malcolm Herring served for 32 years as a practicing vascular surgeon and for 10 of those years in the Seton Cove Spirituality Center, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis IN. He completed the Epiphany Certification Program in spiritual formation, developed 22 programs for physicians, and worked with over 650 physician participants in small group formats. He collaborated in preparing and leading programs for non-physician health providers at St. Vincent Hospital and for mission-focused leaders from around the world. He travels widely in response to invitations to speak on physician and spirituality issues.
Malcolm Herring served for 32 years as a practicing vascular surgeon and for 10 of those years in the Seton Cove Spirituality Center, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis IN. He completed the Epiphany Certification Program in spiritual formation, developed 22 programs for physicians, and worked with over 650 physician participants in small group formats. He collaborated in preparing and leading programs for non-physician health providers at St. Vincent Hospital and for mission-focused leaders from around the world. He travels widely in response to invitations to speak on physician and spirituality issues.
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