In this episode of the PLA Podcast, host Stephanie Costa (Director of the Alumni Program at the Physicians Leadership Academy) sits down with PLA alum and pediatrician Dr. Mary Lynn Niland for a candid and powerful conversation about The Pitt, an HBO Max medical drama that’s strikingly resonant with physicians across the country.Far from just another TV show, The Pitt dives into the realities of working in emergency medicine—depicting burnout, moral injury, staffing shortages, and the deep emotional toll of caregiving. Dr. Costa and Dr. Niland explore why this series is hitting home for so many clinicians, and how it reflects the current state of healthcare in a post-pandemic world.Together, they unpack the show's realism, the power of peer support, and how storytelling like this can foster empathy, reflection, and change in the culture of medicine. Whether you’ve watched the show or not, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating or supporting the healthcare profession.Produced by the Columbus Medical Association Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansLeadershipAcademyPLA/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicians.leadership.academy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/physicians-leadership-academy/ Learn more: physiciansleadershipacademy.org

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