By Tim Cox
Published by WashU Libraries August 21, 2025
Becoming an Intentional Physician provides a roadmap for medical professionals to cultivate a purposeful career rooted in empathy, resilience, and ethical commitment. Through personal stories and practical insights, the book guides readers in developing a strong professional identity and embracing the lifelong journey of self-improvement. It underscores the importance of mentorship, building meaningful professional relationships, and strategic career planning, ultimately aiming to foster physicians who are both skilled and deeply dedicated to patient-centered care.
Written by Tom Cox, with a foreword by Tim Bono, the work draws on the author's extensive experience in medicine and education to offer a thoughtful guide for aspiring and early-career physicians. The authors are working on a follow-up meant for broader audiences (mid- and later-career professionals).
About the Authors
Tom Cox is professor emeritus and the former Rudolph L. and Mary Frances Wise Endowed Chair of pediatric anesthesiology and professor at Washington University in St. Louis, Vice-Chairman for Education and Chief of Pediatrics for the Department of Anesthesiology, and Anesthesiologist-in-Chief at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
Tim Bono is a faculty member in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, where his teaching and research focus on positive psychology and college student development.
