# Empowering Women Physicians > Empowering Women Physicians (EWP), founded by Sunny Smith, MD, provides coaching, education, community, and professional development for women physicians. EWP offers physician coaching programs, physician coach certification, workshops, educational resources, and evidence-based information about physician coaching. Our mission is to support women physicians in creating fulfilling careers and lives while advancing the field of physician coaching. > Key EWP Pages - [Empowering Women Physicians Home](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/): Official homepage of Empowering Women Physicians and an overview of EWP's coaching, education, community, and resources for women physicians. - [About Empowering Women Physicians](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/about-ewp/): Learn about Empowering Women Physicians, its mission, and its work supporting women physicians. - [Physician Coach Certification](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/certification/): Information about the EWP Physician Coach Certification Program. - [Physician Coaching](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/coaching/): Information about coaching for women physicians through Empowering Women Physicians. - [EWP Podcast](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/podcast/): The Empowering Women Physicians podcast and educational content for women physicians. - [Empowering Women Physicians Blog](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/blog/): Articles, education, research, and resources from Empowering Women Physicians. - [Contact Empowering Women Physicians](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/contact/): Official contact information for Empowering Women Physicians. ## Posts - [The Evidence for Physician Coaching](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/physician-coaching-evidence/): Eight randomized controlled trials published between 2019 and 2025, in journals including JAMA Internal Medicine, JAMA Network Open, and Annals... - [What Is Physician Coaching?](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/what-is-physician-coaching/): Physician coaching is one of the most evidence-based yet underutilized resources available to physicians today. Whether we’re struggling with burnout,... - [What Do You Want?](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/what-do-you-want/): When was the last time someone asked you what you actually want? Not what’s best for your patients. Not what... - [The Burden of Over Responsibility](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/over-responsibility-women-physicians/): If you are a woman physician, there is a very real possibility that you are carrying far more than your... - [Radical Responsibility](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/radical-responsibility-for-women-physicians/): There is a concept that can feel confronting at first. It can sound intense. Even uncomfortable. It’s called radical responsibility.... - [You Are Not Broken](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/women-physician-coaching-you-are-not-broken/): There is a foundational belief at the heart of good coaching. It is simple. It is radical. And for many... - [Your Inner Critic Is an Internet Troll](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/inner-critic-internet-troll/): There is a particular kind of tired that comes from your own mind. Not physical exhaustion. Not even emotional overwhelm.... - [What EWP Coaching Does](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/what-ewp-coaching-does/): If you’re new to EWP or even if you’ve been here for a while, you may not actually know what... - [Possibilities](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/possibilities/): When feeling stuck, consider the phrase "It's possible that _______" to expand your thinking. This can lead to solutions like... - [The most valuable resource in health care](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/the-most-valuable-resource-in-health-care/): What is the most valuable resource in health care? In clinics, in same day surgery centers, in hospitals, in any... - [Remember everything is temporary, and life has inevitable phases](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/everything-is-temporary/): In life, change is constant and embracing different phases and seasons is key. As a woman physician, each life phase... - [Asking better questions / the Socratic method](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/asking-better-questions/): Questions are powerful. Socrates' method focuses on purposeful, enlightening questions for self-discovery and learning. - [Done is better than perfect](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/done-is-better-than-perfect/): Our perfectionistic culture leads to immense pressure. Transitioning to a pass/fail mindset can improve well-being and prioritize completion over perfection. - [We’re not in Kansas anymore](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/were-not-in-kansas-anymore/): The Norman Rockwell era is over The iconic photos of the old white male physician caring for patients in their... - [Listen to your patient](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/listen-to-your-patient/): Many medical professionals express despair, burnout, and anxiety, signaling an unsustainable situation. Urging for change, they emphasize the need for... - [Hippocrates and Elizabeth Blackwell History](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/hippocrates-and-elizabeth-blackwell-history/): Hippocrates lived approximately 2400 years ago. There were no women physicians in the United States until only 170 years ago.... - [Personal Statement](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/personal-statement/): What was your personal statement? Do you remember? Think back to before you were admitted to medical school. Remember how... - [My duty and my patient](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/my-duty-and-my-patient/): In this powerful statement, Sunny emphasizes her unwavering commitment to treating patients without letting social status interfere. This sentiment carries... - [My Deserving Teachers](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/my-deserving-teacherspart-2/): We all have memorable teachers and mentors from medical school and residency. They have made us who we are today.... - [I will give respect and gratitude to my deserving teachers](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/my-deserving-teachers/): I attribute my passion for medicine and serving the underserved to a teacher who guided me in establishing a free... - [Hippocratic Oath Explanation](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/hippocratic-oath-explanation/): The Hippocratic Oath emphasizes a commitment to serving humanity through the practice of medicine. It acknowledges the responsibility to care... - [I will maintain the utmost respect for human life and its quality](https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/human-life-and-its-quality/): This blog post is a warm welcome to women physicians, acknowledging their hard work and dedication. It emphasizes the importance... # # Detailed Content ## Posts When feeling stuck, consider the phrase "It's possible that _______" to expand your thinking. This can lead to solutions like delegating work, taking personal time, or reevaluating your career. Whether in personal or professional life, asking "What might be possible?" could lead to surprising discoveries and solutions. In life, change is constant and embracing different phases and seasons is key. As a woman physician, each life phase requires adjustments and choices, emphasizing the importance of embracing change and finding joy in each phase. Questions are powerful. Socrates' method focuses on purposeful, enlightening questions for self-discovery and learning. Our perfectionistic culture leads to immense pressure. Transitioning to a pass/fail mindset can improve well-being and prioritize completion over perfection. Many medical professionals express despair, burnout, and anxiety, signaling an unsustainable situation. Urging for change, they emphasize the need for a plan. The message parallels Sir William Osler's advice: "Listen to your patient, he is telling you his diagnosis." In this powerful statement, Sunny emphasizes her unwavering commitment to treating patients without letting social status interfere. This sentiment carries significant relevance even in modern healthcare, where disparities persist. I attribute my passion for medicine and serving the underserved to a teacher who guided me in establishing a free clinic for homeless patients. The teacher emphasized the importance of respect and quality care for all, regardless of their ability to pay. This experience ultimately shaped my career and values as a physician. The Hippocratic Oath emphasizes a commitment to serving humanity through the practice of medicine. It acknowledges the responsibility to care for others, relieve suffering, and bear witness to the full spectrum of human experiences. The oath reminds practitioners of the profound significance and honor associated with their noble profession. This blog post is a warm welcome to women physicians, acknowledging their hard work and dedication. It emphasizes the importance of self-care and empowerment, drawing inspiration from a touching gift given to the author by a student. The post also highlights the relevance of the Hippocratic Oath in guiding physicians' noble practice. > For more information about Empowering Women Physicians, its programs, physician coaching, educational resources, and physician coach certification, please visit the official pages listed above.