Anne M. Hirsch MD, FACP

Anne M. Hirsch, MD, FACP received her undergraduate bachelor of science degree in chemistry with honors and highest distinction from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas in 1985 (Rock Chalk Jayhawks!). She received her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas in 1989. She completed her internal medicine internship and residency at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, Oregon in 1992. She has been in the private practice of internal medicine in Portland, Oregon since 1992.

In addition to her clinical work, Anne serves as the chair of the Professional Quality Review Committee (medical staff peer review) at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. She serves on the Wellness Committee at Providence Portland Medical Center. She is also the chair of the Awards Committee of the Oregon Chapter of the American College of Physicians.

Anne comes from a family of doctors—she has a brother and sister who are MDs and a brother and a sister who have PhDs in physics. Her husband is a cardiologist in Portland, and they have 2 daughters, one of whom is a psychologist and the other of whom is in medical school. In her free time, she enjoys playing the flute with the Clackamas Community Band, as well as playing the piano, reading, and walking.

My Mission

The coronavirus pandemic that began in March of 2020 helped me to see more than ever before how much burnout and moral distress are eroding the lives of healthcare professionals. I became involved in Physician Coaching for my own self-improvement, and shortly thereafter realized that I can offer similar assistance to my colleagues. I thus became certified as a Peer Physician Coach and want to offer my services to help other physicians who may be dealing with similar issues.

 
My mission as a certified Peer Physician Coach is to help physicians to reach their full potential and alleviate some of the stress associated with practicing medicine. Many physicians suffer from burnout and moral distress related to the practice of medicine, and my goal is to help physicians to see beyond the frustrations of their medical practices and move toward designing a medical practice and a life that they love and find to be fulfilling. The drive for excellence in all that we do is a noble one, but one that can be physically and emotionally draining, and there is a way to find work-life harmony to allow us to continue to practice our beloved profession in a way that sustains and motivates us.
 
If you or a colleague is suffering from these or other issues in their lives, I can help. Please reach out to me at 503-567-9443 or amhirsch@physiciancoachingwithanne so that we can discuss whether or not working together will be of service to you or your colleagues. You can find more information on my website at www.physiciancoachingwithanne.com. I look forward to speaking with you soon!

Professional Credentials

Credentials

I received my certified peer physician coaching certificate from The Physicians Coaching Academy after completing the requirements for that intensive course. In addition to didactic sessions, this also included “coaching practice” with the other physician students in the course before my certification was granted. I find that continuing to work with a coach regularly has helped to make me a better coach for others as well.