The DOCTORGOALS Podcast

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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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Just Keep Showing up with Chris Wachuku

May 06 2024 40 mins  
"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

From High School Teacher to Gastroenterology with Dr. Ron Ortizo

Apr 29 2024 44 mins  
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 teach

Contract Negotiation: The 1 Thing You Shouldn’t Listen To

Apr 15 2024 21 mins  
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

The Reality (and Downside) of the Arrival Fallacy and How to Pivot with Dr. Erin McBride Johnson

Apr 08 2024 47 mins  
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 b

Don’t Let Not Matching Become Your ‘Scarlet Letter'

Mar 25 2024 25 mins  
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 a

So You Matched, Now What!?

Mar 18 2024 23 mins  
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 -

Don’t Listen to ‘No’ with Dr. Mannat Kaur

Mar 11 2024 51 mins  
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

10 Ways to Make Your Day Easier as a Woman Doctor with Dr. Karen Leitner

Mar 04 2024 55 mins  
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

Contract Negotiation: Why You Need This Termination Clause in Your Contract

Feb 19 2024 22 mins  
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

Every Obstacle Creates an Opportunity for Greatness with Dr. Damien Medrano

Feb 12 2024 45 mins  
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 attentio