Why I Walked Away From Being a Surgeon | WebbMD Podcast | Episode 9
Episode notes
In this raw and unfiltered episode of the WebbMD Podcast, former ENT surgeon Dr. Francis Mei Harden opens up about her decision to leave medicine just three months ago—and why it might have saved her life.
From her early days in astrophysics at Fermilab to enduring malignant residency culture, Dr. Harden takes us through the trauma, burnout, and broken systems that pushed her to the brink.
We talk about physician suicide, identity loss, toxic leadership, and the unspoken culture of hazing in medical training. This conversation is a must-watch for medical students, residents, healthcare workers, and anyone wondering what really happens behind the scenes in hospitals today.
👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this with a friend or colleague who needs to hear it. 📌 Follow Dr. Francis Mei Harden: Hippocratic Collective: www.hippocratic-collective.com
IG: / francesmeimd TT: / francesmeimd
Podcast: Surgeon Interrupted (Spotify, Apple) 📱
Follow Dr. Antonio Webb Instagram – / drantoniowebbmd
Website – https://antoniowebbmd.com
YouTube – / @drantoniowebb