Dr. Maroon received an athletic scholarship to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana where as an undergraduate, he was named a Scholastic All-American in football. Dr. Maroon has successfully maintained his personal athletic interests through participation in 9 marathons and more than 72 Olympic-distance triathlon events. However, his greatest athletic accomplishment is his participation in 8 Ironman triathlons (Hawaii – 1993, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2013; Canada – 1995; New Zealand – 1997; Germany – 2000), where he usually finishes in the top 10 of his age group. Recently, in July 2012 and 2013, he finished second and third, respectively, in his age group in the Muncie, Indiana half Ironman triathlon. In October 2013 he completed his 5th World Championship Ironman in Kona, Hawaii.Success, Failure, Creativity and Secret to a Balance Life; Upcoming Lecture at Advent Health
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Advent Health in Orlando FL will be hosting neurosurgeon and researcher, Dr. Joseph Maroon, as a visiting professor for their 2026 Neurology and Neurosurgery Grand Rounds. The lecture, entitled, Success, Failure, Creativity and Secret to a Balance Life, will be from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, at the Werner Auditorium, Orlando, FL.
Objectives of the Lecture:
- Identify the key contributors and physiological effects of burnout in healthcare professionals and evaluate their impact on clinical performance, patient safety, and team-based care
- Implement evidence-based strategies to enhance resilience, manage stress, and promote well-being in clinical practice to improve provider performance and patient outcomes
Location:
- Werner Auditorium
AdventHealth Orlando
601 E. Rollins Street
Orlando, FL 32803
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Activity questions: Email the Activity Coordinator: Cristy Castillo
Evaluation, Certificate or Physician questions: Email CFD-S.CPD.Department@AdventHealth.com
Nursing questions: Email accreditation@echeloned.com
OVERVIEW OF TOPICS DR. MAROON WILL DISCUSS
Dr. Maroon will discussed the fact that healthcare professional are often overworked, overwhelmed, over committed, over anxious, and over extended. More and more Americans report these symptoms of burnout. It affects both male and female of any age and all professions. In a recent Gallup Poll, 40% of American workers were so stressed they felt no borders between work and life outside of their job. Essentially, many of us live to work! A lack of balance can have both physical and mental health consequences. Career burnout is often associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety, sleep problems, substance abuse and even suicidal ideation. It is also a commonly cited cause for heart disease, overeating, obesity and even diabetes.
Whether one has work-related or lifestyle-related stress, or both, distress arises, in part, from a lack of work/life balance or homeostasis. The aim of this lecture is to provide the most efficient tools to recognize the mental and physical signs of stress and to provide proven methods to manage and to reduce it. As part of the lecture, strategies will be provided to increase overall health, wellness and even longevity. It is open to all and will provide the most current information to assist anyone suffering from excessive stress and an unbalanced life.
The Square to Rebalance your Life
Dr. Maroon related that after becoming a world-class neurosurgeon, he felt he’d achieved success. But at the age of forty-one, a rapid series of losses and setbacks led him into a baffling new reality—and straight into the darkness of depression. Maroon’s unexpected savior was a slim, leather-bound book titled I Dare You, which taught him how to address four key areas vital to rebalancing his life: good health, a sense of spirituality, meaningful work, and strong relationships.
In his latest book, Square One, a Simple Guide to a Balance your Life, Dr. Maroon combines deeply personal anecdotes with illuminating scientific explanations to help readers rebalance their priorities. With keen insights into what it takes to avoid emotional, spiritual, and physical burnout and to seek more joy and creativity in life, Maroon guides readers back to “square one” so they can lead more balanced lives and achieve success.
