Dr. Sarah Samaan, Physician Coach
Empowering and equipping physicians to successfully navigate burnout, work-life balance, and transitions
Sarah A. Samaan, MD
FACC, FACP, FASE
Master Certified Physician Development Coach™
Certified Mindfulness Coach
Certified Time Management Coach
Are you searching for a new direction?
Have you lost control of your time and energy?
Are you tired of feeling burned out or disconnected?
Are you seeking fulfillment and balance?
Do you want to own your own story?
I will partner with you to
• explore your possibilities
• design meaningful and actionable goals
• overcome the roadblocks that are holding you back
• optimize your valuable time
Why Choose a Physician Coach?
The healthcare world is shifting.
The work you do matters.
By recognizing your own worth and power, and by taking action that is beneficial to both you and your patients, you will create a happier and more sustainable life.
Coaching is empowering and self-affirming.
It’s an exploration of what is possible.
Through coaching, you’ll uncover your own strengths, develop your own goals, and create the steps to get you closer to the life you’ve worked hard to achieve.
Coaches bring a wide range of experiences and skills to the process. So why choose a Physician Coach to walk this path with you?
Simply put, we’ve probably faced many of the same challenges.
Between starting medical school in 1984 and retiring from my cardiology practice in 2022,
I’ve cared for thousands of patients in the office and hospital settings
I’ve dealt with multiple EHRs, and all that entails
I’ve worked through administrative changes and staff turnover
I’ve faced the threats and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
I’ve experienced the toll that the life of a physician can take on personal relationships and well-being
I’ve also experienced the personal fulfillment and profound privilege of caring for patients and earning their trust.
And I’ve been fortunate to have served as an integral part of a highly skilled healthcare team.
Although we all have our own challenges, goals and life paths, this shared experience allows us to meet on common ground.
MY COACHING METHOD
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Focus
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Shift
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Balance
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Fly
Curious about coaching but not quite ready to jump in?
Get my Four Week Focus Shift Course and discover how you can create your own meaningful and actionable goals.
About Me
I practiced cardiology full-time for nearly 30 years, and retired from my large group practice, affiliated with a busy regional Heart Hospital, in early 2022.
During my years in practice, I served for more than 15 years as Co-Director of a high-volume echocardiography laboratory, and had leadership positions, including Chief of Medicine and Chief of Cardiology, at several local hospitals.
I attained the designation of Master Certified Physician Development Coach™ through the ICF-accredited Physician Coaching Institute.
I serve on the Clinician Well-Being Working Group of the American College of Cardiology.
I am a Fellow Member of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate
I am a Certified through Yoga Alliance as a Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), Yin Yoga instructor, and Mindfulness Coach.
I achieved additional IAPCC certification in Time Management Coaching.
I am a medical writer and have authored four books on heart health and healthy lifestyle. My first book received a national award for women’s health issues.
I am Co-Chair of the Literary Committee of the American Medical Women’s Association.
I am working towards a Masters of Fine Arts degree.
I compete in the equestrian sport of dressage, and have earned the US Dressage Federation Bronze and Silver Medals.
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What Coaching Is
Coaching is a collaborative, supportive, and focused process. We will focus on defining and achieving the results that are meaningful to you.
Coaching is an exploration of your goals and dreams, expanding the idea of what is possible.
Coaching is a positive and thought-provoking partnership designed to accelerate your capacity to take effective action and bring more joy to your life. -
What Coaching Is Not
Coaching is not therapy, healing or healthcare. In coaching, we address the present and move into the future with purpose.
Coaching is not prescriptive. We will focus on your personal growth. I will not tell you what you should do. Instead, I will work with you so that you can discover your own answers.
Coaching is not mentoring. Instead, coaching is a partnership designed to inspire you to reach your personal and professional potential.