The DOCTORGOALS Podcast

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Dr. RJ Turner was set on becoming an orthopaedic surgeon. And right before that "dream" became a reality, his path was derailed after finding out that he didn't match.  On today's episode, we talk about: Whether he regrets letting go of surgery and going into primary care.  How he ultimately ended up pursuing family medicine, a specialty he initally "wrote off" and didn't consider in medical schoo...

Dr. Anita Patel is a pediatric critical care physician who candidly shares how she found herself in (and outside of) medicine. (Rewind!)  Please support the podcast by leaving a quick review!  SUBSCRIBE. Flexor tendon workouts: Dr. Anita Patel > @anitakpatelmd Dr. Trot > @iamdrtrot DOCTORGOALS > @doctorgoals  Rep' DOCTORGOALS  

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Whether you're in training or out in practice, one thing is for sure: dealing with personalities and differences among people can be difficult and even contribute to someone being miserable, leaving a program or even quitting their job. On today's episode, I remind you of something that I hope will bring you some peace, courage, and strength no matter your story, physical appearance, sexual orient...

Dr. Michael Simoni is a OBGYN physician specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). On today's episode, he shares his inspiring and circituous journey to medicine as a non-traditional student and, what it's like being a male OBGYN physician in a female focused specialty. SUBSCRIBE. Rate and review! Share this episode with one friend. Thank you : )  ----- Follow the journeys: ...

Malpractice insurance. Two words that may  sound boring but are incredibly important for every doctor and trainee to know about. There are certain things that we have in place to protect our career (and finances) and HOPE that we never have to use it. But unfortunatley, many doctors do.  About 1 in 3 doctors are sued in their career. 1 in 3!!! Those are not odds that you want to bet on. It's impor...

Dr. Wilton Triggs was first introduced to the DOCTORGOALS audience in 2019 when he was the first black plastic surgery chief resident at a residency program in Florida. And that episode has become one of the most popular listens (link below). Today, we catch up with Dr. Triggs to see what it's like being on the other side of the fence. We talk about:  What it's  really like being out in practice. ...

It's easy to get bogged down in the details and chaos of training and not realize what steps we can do to make the transition to practice smoother. And, you might have a limited amount of time; if you don't realize you should do "this" until much later, you may find yourself scrambling or completely starting over.  On today's episode, Dr. Trot shares a tip that every trainee should know before gra...

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Dr. Ebere Sonoiki spent years going down the path of research working towards a PhD while pushing to the side an "itch" to go to medical school. Why? Fear, more time spent in school, concerns over student loans, the MCAT... Only to find herself years later scratching that itch in her 40s. She ended up going back to her passion and she took a "risk". And now, she's a medical student in her 40s.  On...

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On today's episode, multiple former pre-med students share: What they wish they knew BEFORE medical school.  Their  biggest advice for current and future pre-med students  Valuable advice from experience from those who've been in the "pre-med shoes". Press play!  Checkout today's awesome guests: Misha Dilmaghani: @mishadilma   JR Smith: @evolvingmedic Jennifer Ledbetter: @jenledinmed  Jarrell Patt...

There's the perception of doctors... and then there's reality. We go through so much on a daily basis full of emotional highs and lows; medical miracles and devastating diagnoses; and those exams. So. Many. Exams. Dr. Brittney Culp is a busy trauma surgeon who started out her medical career aspiring to be a dermatologist. She traded in a "comfortable", low stress career for an unpredictable, BUSY,...

The path to becoming a doctor is expensive. Many depend on the "big attending salary" to make up for lost time and hope it "magically" makes life better... But today's guest shares why it's important to start looking at your finances NOW, whether you're moments away from your first attending paycheck or several years away.  Dr. Ista Egbeto is a dermatology resident who has a passion for finances,...

Konterri shares the balancing act of being pregnant both as a pre-med student and medical student. Pregnancy and parenthood are VERY common experiences, and yet they aren't common experiences that we hear when the "shoes are on the other foot".  On today's episode: Tips for how to study while pregnant.  How her pregnancy affected her MCAT studying and test day. And, how she bounced back! (She took...

Harrison is a former professional baseball player turned medical student who shares A LOT of "how to" study advice. An important study method to develop is how to learn a LOT of information that's "thrown" at you quickly and how to retain the information long-term as best as possible. On today's episode, we talk about: Harrison's journey going from a professional athlete to a pre-med student.   Wh...

As if the MCAT wasn't enough, say hello, to the ugly Step sisters, a trio of challenging board exams. Jon Caggiano has faced adversity left and right, including failing the USMLE Step 1. On today's episode, he walks us through:  His journey as a Caribbean medical student. Why he think he failed Step 1 and how he bounced back.  How he get through this difficult time without giving up.  Share this e...

Dr. Karlee Loftin is an orthopaedic surgeon who's journey has been far from predictable. She and her family immigrated to America when she was a child and she knew that if she wanted to go to college, she'd have to find a way to pay for it herself.  Despite the stressors and unpredictability of life, Dr. Loftin has taken an approach that has served as a compass in her life - Many moments of, "What...

Jenna Schaefer is an incoming medical student who was told early in her college career that she wasn't "good enough" for medical school after receiving a 'B' in a college course. (Say what?!) For awhile, Jenna wasn't sure which direction to go and she ended up going to chiropractic school. But, she left to go back to her original passion.   We talk about: Her journey going from chiropractor school...

I was once told that Match Day will either be, "The best day of your life or the worst". And there is some truth to it (likely, not fully). Nonetheless, it's up there. Match Day very much can be a pivotal moment for people as they find out: Whether or not they matched (not everyone does). Which specialty they matched into (some apply to "back up" specialties).   Where they matched and where they'r...

On today's episode, I'm going to share something that I was told that changed how I approached daunting tasks and overwhelming situations. A few simple words that completley changed my perspective and can play a key role in your success.  Share this episode today with just one friend!  SUBSCRIBE. Rate & Review. Thank you : ) Dr. Trot's NEW YouTube Channel [ study music ]: DJ StudyMix MD    * * * ...

Medical school is one of the biggest challenges of the journey to becoming a doctor. On today's episode, multiple former medical students share: What they wish they knew BEFORE medical school.  Their  biggest advice for current and future medical students.  You can't learn this stuff in a textbook. Press play. Dr. Trot's NEW YouTube Channel [ study music ]: DJ StudyMix MD   * * *  Checkout today's...

Chances are, the way you study is going to evolve and change pending your environment, the type of class you're in, and…how much (or little) time you have. In today's episode, we talk about ways to adjust and improve your study strategy as well as why using time blocks can help to optimize your studying. And who doesn't like saving time? Yes, please! We also discuss: Sabie's time efficient study s...

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