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: click here! Links: Dr. Evan Winograd: @evanwinograd Dr. Trot: @iamdrtrot  DOCTORGOALS: @doctorgoals Comfy tees: doctorgoals.com  ..read more

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 ..read more

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: What's More Important: Salary or Autonomy Other negotiation dimes:  5 Hidden Things to Look for in a Disability Clause How to Negotiate for a Moving Bonus Contract Negotiation: The 1 Thing You Shouldn't Listen To More negotiation tips: click here! ----- Clickables: Dr. Ginger Thompson: @doctorginger Dr. Trot: Instagram > @iam ..read more

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! Instagram reel that Dr. Trot references in the episode: click here! SUBSCRIBE wherever you're listening! Thank you for being here. Checkout the DOCTORGOALS newsletter.  * * * Clickables:  Dr. Trot > @iamdrtrot DOCTORGOALS > @doctorgoals Comfy tees > doctorgoals.com ..read more

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. Th ..read more

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: What's More Important: Salary or Autonomy Other negotiation dimes ..read more

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: Doctor’s Share Why They Chose Their Specialty SUBSCRIBE. Rate and review! Sha ..read more

A quick and easy hack that you can start doing TODAY that can help you stay focused.  Learn about contract negotiation from a physician's perspective. Completely free. Unsubscribe any time. Click here! 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. Trot > @iamdrtrot DOCTORGOALS > @doctorgoals Comfy tees > doctorgoals.com ..read more

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! [ From the archives. ] SUBSCRIBE. Rate and review! Share this episode with one person today. Thank you : )  ----- Follow the journeys:  Dr. Kyle Burton IG > @kylerenardb Dr. Trot:  Dr. Trot > @iamdrtrot  DOCTORGOALS > @doctorgoals  Comfy shirts > doctorgoals.com ..read more

"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 ..read more