Michael Amster MD

Michael Amster, MD, is a mindfulness researcher at UC Berkeley and co-author of *The Power of Awe*. They study the emotion of awe at the Greater Good Science Center and UC Davis School of Medicine, while also working as an Interventional Pain Specialist at Santa Cruz Community Health. Dr. Amster graduated from UC Irvine School of Medicine and completed fellowships and residency in Pain Management and Anesthesia at the University of Iowa and UC Davis, respectively. As the founder and Education Director of Wellness for Doctors, they focus on promoting work-life balance for healthcare professionals. Outside of their professional commitments, Dr. Amster enjoys sailing, stand-up paddle boarding, surfing, and mountain biking in Santa Cruz.