Great Faculty Beget Great Programs
Our HCA Healthcare GME Faculty Spotlights Page is where we recognize the exceptional educators of HCA Healthcare who shape the future of medicine. Our faculty members are excellent leaders who are dedicated to guiding and inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals. Each spotlight features an in-depth look at a faculty member's journey in medicine and their contributions to both clinical practice and education. Through their diverse experiences and expertise, they foster an environment of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in Graduate Medical Education.
Chris Rogers, MD
Associate Program Director, HealthONE
Psychiatry Residency Program
Medical Director, Child & Adolescent Services at
the HealthONE Mental Health & Wellness Center
How long have you been in your field of study?
I graduated from Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship in June 2018
How long have you been employed at HCA Healthcare?
Started with HCA Healthcare in July 2018.Tell us about your background and how your path led you to HCA Healthcare.
I was a returning student who decided to go to medical school after a 13-year career working in the rock climbing field. This was both a blessing and a curse as I became a 40 year old intern with a family to care for, but ultimately life experience seemed to outweigh my lack of pre-med training. I thought I would be an emergency medicine doc, but discovered my passion for mental health and changed my intent just before residency applications. It’s a decision I have never regretted. During my training I further developed my passion for teaching, advocacy and psychotherapy so upon graduation from fellowship, when I learned the Medical Center of Aurora was starting a brand-new Psychiatry Residency training program I knew that was what I wanted to be part of.
What attracted you to your specialty and why did you decide to focus on this specialty?
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is kind of a high risk/high reward field. Working with kids who are often struggling to find any meaning or value in their own life can certainly be challenging, but when you can make even a small difference in their journey to health it is gratifying beyond words.
What is your favorite thing about Graduate Medical Education?
I love many things about working with residents, but I think my favorite is being part of something that is bigger than me or what I can accomplish on my own. Getting to be a meaningful part in the future of medicine is a real privilege.
How has Faculty Development helped you in your career?
I have greatly appreciated HCA’s training on how to create working and learning environments where residents can truly thrive. Residency is a hard time for anyone and we owe it to the doctors who trust us with their future to make it a positive experience.
Do you have any advice for new residents or physicians?
Don’t feel like you have to be good at everything all at once! Set your goals to improve in a specific and meaningful area each day and let the other stuff be “good enough.” Building momentum in your path to mastery makes the challenge of learning enjoyable as you see specific things you are getting better at. It all generalizes with time and practice.
What do you do in your free time?
When not working, I’m a shameless rock climbing addict who spends as much time as possible high off the ground where I feel most free. Otherwise I’m hanging out with my three amazing kids that never cease to amaze or amuse me.