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 Become you're own advocate. Stand strong in what you believe in...which includes you! SUBSCRIBE to Dr. Trot's negotiation newsletter for more tips. Completely free. No spam ..read more

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 challenges of becoming a new attending that we don't learn about in training but can have a big impact on our career and happiness.  Why, "Just push through" isn't always the best approach. The changes that she made to pivot her career and it wasn't solely changing jobs. The pow ..read more

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 this episode with them.  Proof that it's possible to succeed as a doctor after not matching: Finding Out That You Didn't Match and What to Do Next with Dr. Shelley Jain  Trusting the Process with Dr. RJ Turner | Sports Medicine  Follow the journeys:  Dr. Tr ..read more

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.  SUBSCRIBE. Rate and review! Share this episode with one person today. Thank you : )  Be sure to checkout this episode before you start intern year!: How to Survive Intern Year with Emergency Medicine Resident Dr. Drew Beaubian ----- Follow the journeys:  Dr. Trot > @iamdrtrot  DOCTORGOALS > @doctorgoals  Comfy shirts > doctorgoals.com Contract negotiation tips: click here!   ..read more

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 when it doesn't come from within.  An incredible episode from the archives. Update! Dr. Mannat Kaur is now a GI fellow.  SUBSCRIBE. Rate and review! Share ..read more

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”.  Tell patients that you’re happy to see them. Take a 20 second pause in between each patient.  You did not create the system…It’s a waste of your time to let the patient complain to you about it. Give them ..read more

It's easy to get overwhelmed by a physician job contract and just want to sign to secure the job and to finally start making money as an attending. But before you jump to signing, there actually is a lot to consider before you sign that lengthy, legal document.  On today's episode, we talk about an important termination clause that you should look for in your contract. And, if it's not there, why you should try to get it added in.  This episode is a part of the NEW contract negotiation series on The DOCTORGOALS Podcast. Other episodes to checkout: How to Negotiate for a Moving Bonus ..read more

Dr. Damien Medrano is a radiology resident and co-founder of Built for Medicine who shares his journey as an underrepresented minority and the first in his family to become a doctor.  We also talk about:  Why he didn’t fully dedicate himself to medical school as a pre-med student. Why his interests switched from pediatrics to surgery to, “Nothing is really grabbing my attention…” to ultimately going into radiology. Why it’s so important to keep an open mind.  SUBSCRIBE. Rate and review! Share this episode with one person today. Thank you : )  Contract negotiation tips: cl ..read more

Getting into medical school is hard enough, but chosing which specialty to go into can be a very overwhelming and daunting decision. On today's episode, multiple doctors share: Why they decided to go into their specialty.  The best part about their specialty.  Common misconceptions about their specialty.  Advice for those interested in their specialty.  The inside scoop directly from those "walking the walk".   Checkout today's awesome guests: Dr. Betsy Grunch, neurosurgery: @ladyspinedoc Dr. Erin McBride Johnosn, emergency medicine: @physicianburnoutcoach Dr. RJ Tu ..read more

Dr. Lauren Powell (aka The Culinary Doctor) is a board certified family medicine physician who has a special interest in nutrition. But let's face it, busy schedules can make it difficult and feel impossible to priortize your eating. On today's episode, Dr. Powell shares how to do just that with actionable tips!  Share this with one person today!  Fun finger clickies:  Dr. Lauren Powell > @drlaurenpowell  Use code 'DOCTORGOALS' at checkout for 20% off her store items at https://drlaurenpowell.com Dr. Trot > @iamdrtrot  DOCTORGOALS > @doctorgoals&nbs ..read more