The DOCTORGOALS Podcast
The journey to and through medicine is chaotic, stressful, and daunting. Yet, thousands work tirelessly every single day for medical school acceptances and successful physician jobs. But, why… Listen to practicing doctors and those in training share their journeys of “why”, how they’ve found success, and those “I wish I knew this before” life hacks. Hosted by Dr. Alana Jasper-Trotter (Dr. Trot), a surgeon by training and stubborn dreamer at her core. Instagram: @doctorgoals and @iamdrtrot Comfy DOCTORGOALS attire: www.doctorgoals.com/collections/apparel
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Have you ever heard someone say, "Well, it's not like it's brain surgery!"...but what if it literally is? Dr. Evan Winograd is a neurosurgeon who also happens to be a marathoner.
- How did he get through 7 years of grueling surgical training AFTER medical school?
- How in the world does he find time to train for marathons?
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Today's episode is about how to shift the residency interview from a "stressful requirement" to your "secret weapon" regardless of your board scores, academic accolades, or numerous research publications.
And if you're like me, you've been told some variation of:
- "You won't make it."
- "You're not good enough."
- "Consider another career."
May be the odds literally are against you, but all you need is one, "Yes".
To help s...
Don't overlook these vague, "hidden" or seemingly "harmless" clauses in your physician job contract.
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Other contract negotiation episodes to checkout:
START HERE: What's More Important: Salary or Autonomy
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Dr. Kim Johnson Hatchett is a board certified neurologist whose "non-traditional" journey started with a business degree. On today's episode, she shares her journey to medicine and how she passed her neurology boards after 3 attempts. PLUS! She shares a very powerful message at the end.
Episode mentioned: Failure Breeds Success
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The era of doctorpreneurs is growing, and if medical school wasn't long enough, many doctors are also going to business school. I've heard these questions many times:
- Is an MBA worht it?
- Do you need it as a doctor?
Dr. Mariam Molani is a pathologist who obtained both a DO and MBA and she walks us through her journey, why she decided to get an MBA, the type of MBA she recommends for doctros, and more!
We don't go to medi...
There are so many emotions that come with the start of residency. And despite sitting through HOURS of orientation, there are many things about intern year that you won't be told. That changes today...
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The first year of residency is one of the HARDEST years of medical training. Dr. Drew Beaubian is an emergency medicine resident who shares her tips on how to navigate and survive intern year.
Highlights:
- Should you study after you match and you're waiting for residency to start?
- How to navigate a difficult rotation (and people).
- How to study as an intern despite working 10-16+ hour days.
- Feelings of considering walking away...
The disability clause in a physician contract is one of the (many) parts of the contract that seem boring and trivial when you first start a job but it could drastically affect your life if you don't pay close enough attention.
Physician contracts are overwhelming. Learn more from the physician's perspective. Become you're own advocate. Stand strong in what you believe in...which includes you!
This episode is a part of the NEW con...
Dr. Shani Esparaz is a board certified ophthalmologist who stepped outside of the box and became an entrepreneur creating a direct care ophthalmology practice where she removed the “middle man” of insurance and works directly with patient.
Topic highlights:
- Taking risks in medicine.
- The benefits of a direct care practice.
- How she decided on how to price her services.
- The first few ...
A quick and easy hack that you can start doing TODAY that can help you stay focused.
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Dr. Kyle Burton graduated from Harvard Medical School with a dual degree obtaining an MD-MPP and he's here to share his BEST study tip!
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"I'm going to go against the grain of what I've taken to be as my norm, which shouldn't be my norm with criticizing myself too much and not believing in myself. And I'm going to fight against that..." Powerful words said by Chris Wachuku, a senior medical student who is moments away from starting his dermatology residency.
On today's episode, we talk ab...
Dr. Ron Ortizo is a gastroenterologist who originally didn’t plan on becoming a doctor. His career started as a high school science teacher. Education fueled his passion and his career path seemed pretty clear. But then things changed and he started to consider the idea of becoming a doctor.
On today's episode:
- How (and why) he changed his path from becoming a high school teacher to a doctor.
- How he felt being years “behind” ...
This episode is a part of the NEW contract negotiation series on The DOCTORGOALS Podcast. Other episodes to checkout:
- Contract Negotiation: Why You Need This Termination Clause in Your Contract
- How to Negotiate for a Moving Bonus
- Malpractice Insurance: What Every Doctor (and Trainee) Needs to Know
- Life as a Plastic Surgeon Attending, the Before and After with Dr. Wilton Triggs II
- What's More Important: Salary or Autonomy
Dr. Erin McBride Johnson is an emergency medicine physician who burned out...twice. For awhile, she put her head down and "pushed through" clinging onto the belief that life will get better, "Once I'm an attending." And in many ways, it did. But, it was temporary.
On today's episode, we talk about:
- The cha...
Not matching into a residency position is more common than you think but who can really be prepared to receive the dreaded news that they did NOT match?
If you didn't match or will be applying to residency in the future, click play for an important listen.
If you know someone who didn't match, please share thi...
March madness!
If you matched into a residency position, first off CONGRATULATIONS! Next up, tune into this episode to hear what to do (and expect) next.
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Dr. Mannat Kaur walked into college with a plan to become the next doctor. What original seemed clear became a tough, murky journey that put her dream into question. Despite not getting into U.S. medical schools, she took advantage of her acceptance at a Caribbean medical school, which ultimately led her to secure a residency position in New York City.
Dr. Mannat Kaur shares why it's so important to not listent to "no", especially ...
Dr. Karen Leitner is a physician coach who shares 10 ways (and other incredible tips!) to make your day easier as a woman doctor. Some are “small” changes that you can start doing today and watch it make a BIG impact on your work day and possibly even happiness.
Overview:
- Don’t check your email during clinic hours.
- Say thank you for waiting instead of, “I’m sorry I’m late”.
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