White Coat and the Soul
May 21, 2025
Are you a medical student, resident, or early-career healthcare professional feeling the relentless pressure of exams, long hours, and the emotional weight of patient care? It's easy for your personal well-being, including your faith, to take a backseat in the whirlwind of your training. In this insightful episode of Student Pulse Podcast, Bill sits down with Dr. Jane Goleman, as she shares practical and powerful strategies for intentionally nurturing your faith amidst the demands of your healthcare journey. Discover how to integrate spiritual practices into your busy schedule, find strength and solace in your beliefs, and connect with a supportive
Jane Goleman, MD, MDiv, DMin retired from The Ohio State University, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and is working as a Spiritual Director. During her medical career she worked in Pediatric Primary Care teaching students and residents. She designed curriculum for the medical college and helped to establish the Office of Health Equity. She led quality improvement teams to address disparities in infant mortality due to unsafe sleep and HPV immunization rates.She received an M.Div from Trinity International University and served briefly as a part time assistant pastor. Her pastoral calling played out with medical students meeting weekly in her home for Bible study and fellowship. She completed a D.Min from Gordon-Conwell wtih a thesis project, “Maximizing Faith Development in Physicians during Internship.”
Jane also studied at the Fall Creek Abbey in Indianapolis where she received her certificate in Spiritual Direction. She practices out of her home and church in Arvada, Colorado.
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