The Resilient Provider

New to Primary Care? Quick Support & Free '10 Things' Handout

Dr. Sheri Finn introduces the Resilient Provider Podcast for new nurse practitioners, physician assistants, MDs, and DOs transitioning into primary care, offering community, support, and practical resources.
She invites listeners to subscribe, email sherijfinn@gmail.com to join the newsletter list, and promises a free handout: “10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Week in Primary Care.”

Choosing Your Practice: The 3 C's Every New Provider Should Know

Dr. Sheri Finn walks new nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians through practical steps for choosing a practice. She breaks the decision into three core components — clinic model, compensation, and culture — and explains key factors like loan forgiveness options, benefits, work structure, PTO, and onboarding support.
Listeners get interview tips, things to compare between nonprofit and private clinics, and guidance on finding a workplace that fits both values and career needs.

I Need Support — How New Clinicians Thrive in Primary Care

Dr. Sheri Finn explores why on-demand support and structured onboarding are vital for new nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians entering primary care. She outlines what good support looks like—mentors, preceptors, scheduled check-ins, chart reviews, and practical clinic resources—and how to create a self-directed plan when systems are lacking.
The episode offers actionable advice to build sustainable confidence through frequent feedback, clear expectations, and a lifelong learning mindset.
https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/module/2832726 - you can create a free account to view the onboarding tools.
Imposter syndrome, burnout

From Surviving to Thriving: Find Your Why in Early Practice

Dr. Sheri Finn speaks directly to new nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians in primary care, offering practical mindset shifts to move from surviving to thriving early in practice.
She emphasizes discovering your "why," mindset shifts, and using current roles professionally to build future opportunities.

Charting Overwhelm: Pause, Pivot, Reset

Dr. Sheri Finn breaks down charting overwhelm—what it feels like, why it happens, and practical ways to prevent and recover from it. Learn simple systems, time-management tips, AI and template strategies, and mindset shifts to reduce stress and finish charts faster.
This episode offers quick, actionable steps for new nurse practitioners, PAs, and physicians to streamline documentation, set realistic expectations, and regain work–life balance.

Self-Care for New Primary Care Providers

Dr. Sheri Finn outlines practical self-care for new primary care providers, focusing on the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, social connection, and avoiding risky substances.
She offers actionable strategies—pick one pillar to start, build small consistent habits like daily walking, and use behaviour-change tools—to integrate self-care into busy schedules.
Listeners are encouraged to schedule self-care as a priority, track one action this week, and recognize how caring for themselves improves care for patients.
Visit me at www.TheResilientProvider.com 
Visit the ACLM at www.lifestylemedicine.org
 

Foundations in Primary Care

Your first step in creating a support system for new primary care providers. Start with the foundations - who has supported you throughout your medical training or even before this time in your life? Excited to share this podcast with you today!
Visit TheResilientProvider.com website for coaching services and the link to the Foundations handout
 

From Student to Provider: Thriving in Your First Years of Primary Care

Dr. Sheri Finn introduces the Resilient Provider Podcast, aimed at new primary care clinicians navigating the first one to two years of practice. She shares her background in family medicine and the gaps she sees in onboarding, peer support, and self-care.
In this episode she describes her clinic’s onboarding program, the value of coaching, and upcoming topics like setting boundaries, team-building, and practical strategies to prevent burnout and build confidence.