Confessions of a Young Doctor

Join me, Dr. Emily Funk-Reynolds, on the Confessions of a Young Doctor Podcast. We'll explore life as a new doctor covering everything from patient care and career development, to balancing a personal life and self-care. Your education has prepared you to diagnose and treat patients, but there's much more to life that we still need to figure out in the early years of our careers. I'...

It's easy to get caught up living the "doctor lifestyle" that everyone expects from you once you finally start to practice. But, some smart decisions and money management can go a long way to the road to financial independence and happiness. This week, Dr. Emily chats with The Frugal Physician, Dr. Disha Spath, about how she made some small changes that helped pay off her debt. To l...

A simple thank you can go a long way. In this episode, we talk all about how you should treat your team for practice success. Ultimately you can't do you job without your PAs, nurses, techs, hygienists, and assistants. So, make sure you treat them well and your kindness will pay dividends. The White Coat Academy podcast is now Confessions of a Young Doctor. For the most up-to-date information...

Have you ever felt unqualified or incapable despite your training? You may be suffering from Imposter Phenomenon. This week, Dr. Emily talks with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe of the Alchemist Dentist about identifying imposter phenomenon as a young doctor, and how to manage those deprecating thoughts. For more Information on Dr. Metcalfe, visit her website https://drjessicametcalfe.com/ or connect with he...

There's nothing wrong with being goal-oriented, in fact, you need to be In order to move forward in your career. But, don't let your desire to achieve future milestones keep you from enjoying the here and now. Today's episode Is a reminder from Dr. Emily to take some time to appreciate the season of life that you're in right now. The White Coat Academy podcast is now Confession...

Doctors graduate with a high amount of student debt and little understanding of how repayment works. In this episode, Dr. Emily sits down with student loan expert, Paul Garrard, to talk about the basics of federal and private loans. Listen to learn the basic loan vocabulary as well as the different repayment options. If you'd like to learn more about Paul or access some of his free resources,...

No is such a tiny word, but can be so difficult for us to say. Our path to becoming doctors has conditioned us to please others and hope for acceptance. But, you need to get out of the habit of saying yes, know your limits, and start standing up for yourself for a successful career. In this episode, Dr. Emily gives some tips on how she's working on getting better at saying no. The White Coat...

Doctors devote their lives and careers to helping other people, but often their own health suffers in the process. Dr. Jattu Senesie works with healthcare professionals to maintain balance and find fulfillment both in and outside of the workplace. In this episode, Dr. Emily talks with her about how we can prevent ourselves from going down a negative self-care path and maintain a positive sense of...

A regular exercise routine Is difficult, and It's even more difficult when you have a busy schedule that leaves you exhausted at the end of the day. In this episode, we talk about what might be holding you back from a healthy routine and how to overcome It. The White Coat Academy podcast is now Confessions of a Young Doctor. For the most up-to-date information, visit our website www.doctorcon...

Now Is the time that we need to be asking ourselves the hard questions and seeing the ways that we can do better in our patient interactions and in fostering the next generation of doctors. Dr. Emily talks with Dr. Elizabeth Simpson on how doctors can get Involved with the #blacklivesmatter movement both personally and professionally. The White Coat Academy podcast is now Confessions of a Young Do...

There is not better time than now to take risks in your life and career. In this week's episode Dr. Emily goes over why you shouldn't be afraid to go for it early in life and practice. The White Coat Academy podcast is now Confessions of a Young Doctor. For the most up-to-date information, visit our website www.doctorconfessions.com   Subscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice...

We all need mentors to help propel our careers forward, but how do you find the right one? In this episode. Dr. Emily caught up with Dr. Amisha Singh to discuss the best ways to approach a potential mentor, manage expectations and keep the relationship alive. If you'd like to reach out to Dr. Singh, you can email her at amishasinghdds@gmail.com The White Coat Academy podcast is now Confession...

Motivational Interviewing Is a technique used by counselors and psychologists to help patients with addiction. However, the principles can be helpful In coaching any patient with compliance issues arrive at a viable solution. Motivation Interviewing emphasizes the Importance of personalized care and treatment strategies and can help improve your clinical outcomes. In this episode, Dr. Funk-Reynold...

Dr. Christi Hay designed her pediatric practice around her strengths as a provider after being frustrated by traditional private practice. Her model allows her to harness her talents and best serve her patients. She serves as a great example of how to practice healthcare outside the box. The White Coat Academy podcast is now Confessions of a Young Doctor. For the most up-to-date information, visit...

This week we honor the class of 2020 with a collection of quotes from great commencement speeches. These words can also serve as a great reminder and re-focus for young doctors that may already be In practice. Links to the full commencement speeches mentioned in this episode: -Dan Cassarella - Harvard School of Dental Medicine 2008 -Jerad Gardner - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 2017...

Please send a message and let us know If there are any specific topics you'd like to hear about In a future episode! To get more from Ryan Inman, check out his Podcast Financial Residency or visit his website financialresidency.com Ryan's Book Recommendations: -How a Second Grader Beats Wall Street by Allan S. Roth -The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley -The Next Millionaire Nex...

COVID-19 has changed the world In more ways than we can tell at this point. Dr. Emily gives her perspective on how the pandemic will affect future healthcare practice and some of the lessons learned In this unprecedented time. The White Coat Academy podcast is now Confessions of a Young Doctor. For the most up-to-date information, visit our website www.doctorconfessions.com   Subscribe to my newsl...

Dr. Jessica Louie joins us this week to talk about how burnout affects young doctors. We'll distinguish burnout from stress as well as talk about how simplifying your life can help lighten your mental and physical load. If you'd like to hear more from Dr. Louie on burnout, check out her podcast, The Burnout Doctor or find her on Instagram @drjessicalouie To join the Spark Joy In Healthca...

It can be hard to get patients to trust you with their health. In this episode, we go over some of the things that I've seen successful doctors do to build credibility with their communities. The White Coat Academy podcast is now Confessions of a Young Doctor. For the most up-to-date information, visit our website www.doctorconfessions.com   Subscribe to my newsletter for more start up practi...

Social media has become a marketing tactic for many healthcare professionals. In this episode, we catch up with Dr. Joyce Kahng on how she has grown her Instagram platform @joycethedentist to build her practice as a restorative and cosmetic dentist. Dr. Kahng shares her tips for finding and attracting new patients as well as talks about some future trends in digital healthcare delivery. The White...

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Little things you do early on in your career can make a big impact later on. In this episode we discuss 4 things you can do after you get your doctorate degree that will set you up for success. The White Coat Academy podcast is now Confessions of a Young Doctor. For the most up-to-date information, visit our website www.doctorconfessions.com   Subscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice...