The DOCTORGOALS Podcast

The practice of medicine is hard enough. Juggling a career in medicine while also being in a relationship / marriage also brings a unique set of challenges and stressors. Today's episode features Laura Noonan who shares what it's  really like being married to a doctor and how she's learning how to "master" this juggling act.  Plus! Common misconceptions about being married to a doctor that can cau...

"As scary as it may be to walk away from a stable life, I think what's scarier is spending your life wondering. Or, spending your life thinking that there's some unfulfilled potential inside of you."  ^ Said by Jen Ledbetter who, after starting her career far from the medical world, shifted gears and made a change. She's in her 30s and she's about to START medical school. On today's episode, Jen s...

When it comes to finding your "dream" doctor job, it's going to be important to have an idea of what you're looking for. We spend years in training honing our skills to be able to do our job well and help patients. But like it or not, our job is deeply intertwined with the business side of medicine. I remember being told as a resident to not get fixated on the salary. "It's not just about that num...

Test-taking anxiety. A topic not commonly discussed and yet a reality for many.   From the college football field to medical school, Glenn Adesoji candidly shares how he overcame test-taking anxiety as well as what his biggest mistake was and how he overcame it...  SUBSCRIBE. Share this episode with a friend! Thank you. Links: Glenn Adesoji: @next_glenneration   Dr. Trot: @iamdrtrot   DOCTORGOALS:...

Alex Palacios got into medical school with a 2.7 undergraduate GPA. You're probably asking, "How?" We dive deep into her story on today's episode. This is an episode that you do NOT want to miss!  SUBSCRIBE. Share this episode with a friend! Rate & Review. Thank you. Links: Alex Palacios: @doctorptobe Dr. Trot: @iamdrtrot   DOCTORGOALS: @doctorgoals Comfy tees: doctorgoals.com  

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.  We discuss: 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.  Feel...

I wasn't supposed to make it this far. Or so I was told. There were far better MCAT scores than mine and several medical school and residency applications that seemed to quickly quiet the one I worked  so hard to create. At every step of the way, I've had people doubt me, question my goals and even tell me that I should chose a different career path. "You're not good enough." (Sound familiar?) Luc...

Dr. Mariam Molani is pathology resident who shares her MOST memorable case...and it was a matter of life or death. Who knew a microscope could literally change someones life...   Rate. Review x5. Thank you! * * * THE ORIGINAL #DOCTORGOALS * * * Skip to my lou, click to my door... Super Coffee - Low calorie + packed with caffeine + sprinkled with protein. Use the code DOCTORGOALS to get 20% OFF you...

Dr. Mariam Molani is a pathologist who obtained TWO degrees while in medical school: DO + MBA. We don't go to medical school to become business people and yet the success of our careers and practices are dependent on running a successful business. So, is an MD/DO "not enough" anymore...? TODAY, we're walking into an audio business class: Is an MBA worth it as a doctor? * * * DOCTORGOALS COMFY TEES...

Dr. Lauren Bessette is an internal medicine resident who walks us through a test taking strategy that became a turning point for her and CHANGED everything. Her speed increased. Her test taking strategy improved. And her scores shot up. Highly recommended! * * * Bathroom clicks --> DOPE hook ups: Healthy caffeine? Yes, please! Super Coffee - Low calorie + packed with caffeine + sprinkled with prot...

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Taking care of yourself is HARD when you're: Super busy Stressed Juggling many to-dos Grey hairs pop up. Acne makes a comeback. And things start to grow in different directions. (Oh, no one told you this "fun"?) Too busy to figure out nutrition or fight off that "Residency 30"? Tune into today's episode where Dr. Lauren Powell (aka the Culinary Doctor) shares 5 nutrition tips for the BUSY professi...

Dr. Kevin Mullins is a PMR trained sports medicine fellow who shares his BEST study tip. And this is one that everyone should know and do. * * * YOUR NEXT FAVORITE TEE * * * DISCOUNTED GIFTS! *wink wink* SurgiReal - Hone your surgical skills on your own time. Super convenient, surgical kits that resemble human tissue. Use the code DOCTORGOALS to get 10% OFF your order! surgireal.com Super Coffee -...

Nobody saw this coming. No one could have predicted this. Everyone was shocked. The COVID-19 pandemic infiltrated people's lives on every single layer of life cancelling and shutting down essentially everything. As the world tries to adapt to the "new virtual normal" your dream to becoming a doctor shouldn't and WON'T end. So, you just received an interview and it's virtual. How in the world do yo...

"Some have called me crazy, laughed at my unconventional journey, or thought I should've given up and may be I should have...But I'm glad I didn't. Dr. Blessing Ogbemudia ( @_og_bless ) is a first year anesthesiology resident who's journey is the epitome of a rollercoaster ride. Despite the odds, he matched at a top 20 anesthesiology residency program. He "shouldn't" have made it, and yet, he DID!...

TODAY is PART 2 to the intern series where amazing doctors from across the nation share their BEST advice for surviving intern year. It's time to hand off the baton...and that [ dreaded ] pager. You ready?   COMFY DOCTORGOALS SHIRTS * * * TEMPTING CLICKS: (Oh, you looked...) SurgiReal - Hone your surgical skills on your own time. Super convenient surgical kits that resemble human tissue. Use the c...

The first year of residency is one of the most difficult, stressful, and awkward times of growth as a physician. The first time someone uses the word "doctor" to address you. The first time you run a code. The first time you lose a patient... Decisions now matter. Your orders are real. And that pager life is unlike anything else you've ever experienced... So how in the world do you survive what's...

How many times have you said: "I wish I knew that BEFORE I started this!" If only... Well, you're in luck. On today's episode, Lexie and Madeline both medical students, share 5 things they wish they knew BEFORE they started medical school. Rate. Review. SUBSCRIBE!   Post-call clickable joys: Follow Lexie & Madeline BLOG: Lex & Mad About Med DOCTORGOALS comfy shirts   Remember your "why" and keep t...

Dr. Anita Patel is a board certified pediatric intensivisit and she works with sick kids in the pediatric intensive care unit daily. And today, she shares her MOST memorable case! Listen to Dr. Patel's inspiring and RAW journey to medicine: Finding Yourself in Medicine With Pediatric Intensivist Dr. Anita Patel   Clicks of the trade: Follow Dr. Anita Patel Follow Dr. Trot All things DOCTORGOALS  ...

Whether you're a practicing doctor building a busy practice or busy surviving on the "trainee front lines", today's episode brings TRUTH, humility, and common feelings that many afraid to share. Amongst the chaos and never ending demands, many lose their passion... and even themselves. But is it possible to find yourself in the midst of the storm? Or is it too late? Dr. Anita Patel is a pediatric...

Dr. Lori Asztalos is a dermatologist who doesn't fit the mold. Because she matched into dermatology, you could assume she had the PERFECT application with top board scores. But that isn't her story; she wasn't AOA and had an average board score. Dr. Asztalos completed two years of pediatric residency until she decided to switch specialties and go for one of the most competitive specialties in medi...

Dr. Scott Fujimoto is an interventional radiologist. He's apart of a "rare" breed in this thriving, growing specialty in radiology. After MANY years in training, he became an attending in his late 30s. He's also the residency program director at his department in California, a BIG accomplishment! Would you be surprised if I told you that he was a DO? What it's like be a DO in a specialty populated...

She's 45-years-old. She's a mom of six. She spent 15 years in real estate. ...and now, she's a medical student! Wait, what!? Jessica left a guaranteed income and comfortable life for an unpredictable, long journey to medical school. She's the epitome of the so called "non-traditional" medical student whose journey reminds us that it is NEVER too late to shift gears and start anew. Age truly is jus...

A simple question complicated by unexpected unknowns and a mosaic of foreshadowing. Countless years in training. TONS of debt. Untimely setbacks and failures. You should be ready to answer: Are you sure you want to do this?   Rate. Review. SUBSCRIBE. Let's get it! @iamdrtrot @doctorgoals Super comfy DOCTORGOALS tees Sprinklin' discounts: ExamGuru - Use the code 'DOCTORGOALS' to get 20% OFF any and...

Plastic surgery is one of the most competitive surgical residency programs, not to mention the length of the training: 6 years! SIX YEARS after surviving college, medical school, and anything in between. (Lawd have mercy!) Dr. Wilton Triggs II opens the door to what plastic surgery really is like. And it's so much more than what's in celebrity news. We dive into his journey that starts in a small...