I Received over 100 Rejections and Still Became a Doctor
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It’s Just Brain Surgery with Neurosurgeon Dr. Evan Winograd
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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? [ From the archies. ] SUBSCRIBE. Rate & Review. Thank you! Subscribe to the completely free newsletter: Links: Dr. Evan Winograd: Dr. Trot: DOCTORGOALS: Comfy tees:
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How to Nail Your Residency Interview
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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 support the podcast, please rate and review wherever you're listening. Thank you for being here! * * * Clickables: The doctor with the identifiable laugh: Dr....
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Don't Miss These 3 Red Flags in Your Contract with Dr. Ginger Thompson
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Don't overlook these vague, "hidden" or seemingly "harmless" clauses in your physician job contract. SUBSCRIBE. Rate and review! Share this episode with a friend today. Thank you : ) Other contract negotiation episodes to checkout: START HERE: Other negotiation dimes: More negotiation tips: ----- Clickables: Dr. Ginger Thompson: Dr. Trot: Instagram > DOCTORGOALS > Comfy shirts >
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Failure Is Never the End with Dr. Kim Johnson Hatchett
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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: SUBSCRIBE. Rate and review! Share this episode with one person. Thank you : ) ----- Clickables: Dr. Kim Johnson Hatchett IG > Website: Dr. Trot: Dr. Trot > DOCTORGOALS > Comfy shirts > Contract negotiation tips:
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Is an MBA Really Worth It as a Doctor with Mariam Molani, DO MBA
The DOCTORGOALS Podcast
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 medical school to become business people and yet the success of our careers and practices are dependent on running a successful practice aka, a business. TODAY, we're...
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Intern Year Orientation: What They Don’t Tell You
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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... Share this episode with an intern! SUBSCRIBE wherever you're listening! Thank you for being here. * * * Clickables: Dr. Trot > DOCTORGOALS > Comfy tees >
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How to Survive Intern Year with Emergency Medicine Resident Dr. Drew Beaubian
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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 from residency... What Dr. Beaubian wish she knew before she started intern year. [ From the archies ] SUBSCRIBE. Rate & Review....
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5 Hidden Things to Look for in a Disability Clause
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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 contract negotiation series on The DOCTORGOALS Podcast. Other episodes to checkout: START HERE: Other negotiation dimes: SUBSCRIBE to Dr. Trot's...
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Setting up a Direct Care Practice with Ophthalmologist Dr. Shani Esparaz
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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 steps to take when you’re starting a direct care practice. Dr. Shani Esparaz was also featured on the popular episode: SUBSCRIBE. Rate and review! Share this episode with a friend today....
info_outline"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 about:
- How to overcome being your own worst enemy and self-criticism.
- Depression and medical school.
- The anxiety that can come with being a minority in medicine and how being "othered" can negatively impact you emotionally, how people perceive you and even your performance.
- What he would do to increase his chances of matching into dermatology if he had to go through the application cyclce again.
And more!
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