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Top ICU Doctor on Burnout: One Thing Matters More Than Work with Ognjen Gajic | #TheLastZebraPod
10th September 2025 • The Last Zebra • Ugo Ezema, MD
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For Critical Care Intensivist Dr. Ognjen Gajic, avoiding burnout in a demanding medical career isn't about "work-life balance," but harmony. In a clip from The Last Zebra, Dr. Gajic shares a personal story of career rejection that led to a profound realisation at home with his son. He explains why the conventional idea of "balance" is flawed and why prioritising family is the ultimate foundation for a sustainable and meaningful career in medicine.

This insightful conversation from "The Last Zebra" delves into the human challenges that shape a medical professional's life and career, highlighting how personal values are integral to professional success.


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Hosted by Dr. Ugo Ezema, "The Last Zebra" explores the unique, diverse, and individual experiences of medical professionals. It seeks the commonalities among us by focusing on stories that deviate from dogma to reveal the extraordinary side of medicine and humanity.


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