Thad F. Waites, MD, MACC, Discusses Finding Joy in Medicine with the American Medical Association
Thad F. Waites, MD, MACC, a physician with Hattiesburg Clinic Heart & Vascular, recently discussed with the American Medical Association (AMA) how he finds joy in medicine, even after five decades.
Dr. Waites shared what has helped him stay passionate throughout his career as the field evolves. Creating his “niche” within cardiology helped him stay on track. “One of my colleagues once told me, ‘You built your own senior program with this transesophageal echo thing,’ and that’s the truth,” he said. “I didn’t do it necessarily for that reason; it just happened.”
When asked if he has ever experienced burnout, he responds, “I say never—not a single day,” Waites said. “I’ve loved my profession for every moment I’ve been at it.”
He also discussed what advice he gives to young people: “You have to find what’s right for you,” he said. “If you find something like I did, you’ll lead a fulfilling life, because I just couldn’t imagine being anything other than a physician and, specifically, a cardiologist.”
Dr. Waites is an example of how passion, lifelong learning and perspective can lead to a long and meaningful career in medicine. We are grateful for the legacy he continues to build here at Hattiesburg Clinic.
Follow the link to read the full interview: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/how-senior-physician-sustains-joy-practice
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