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**The DOCTORGOALS Podcast**

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

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Latest Episodes:

I Received over 100 Rejections and Still Became a Doctor Apr 28, 2025

Show notes

Listen to the video (it's better than the audio version): https://youtu.be/Dh1WvXug7-0

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Make today a good day!

It's Just Brain Surgery with Neurosurgeon Dr. Evan Winograd Sep 02, 2024

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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. ]

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How to Nail Your Residency Interview Aug 12, 2024

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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".

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Don't Miss These 3 Red Flags in Your Contract with Dr. Ginger Thompson Jul 29, 2024

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Don't overlook these vague, "hidden" or seemingly "harmless" clauses in your physician job contract.

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Other contract negotiation episodes to checkout:

START HERE: What's More Important: Salary or Autonomy

Other negotiation dimes:

More negotiation tips: click here!

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Dr. Ginger Thompson: @doctorginger

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Failure Is Never the End with Dr. Kim Johnson Hatchett Jul 22, 2024

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Dr. Kim Johnson Hatchett is a board certified neurologist whose "non-traditional" journey started with a business degree. On today's episode, she shares her journey to medicine and how she passed her neurology boards after 3 attempts. PLUS! She shares a very powerful message at the end.

Episode mentioned: Failure Breeds Success

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Contract negotiation tips: click here!

Is an MBA Really Worth It as a Doctor with Mariam Molani, DO MBA Jul 08, 2024

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The era of doctorpreneurs is growing, and if medical school wasn't long enough, many doctors are also going to business school. I've heard these questions many times:

Is an MBA worht it?
Do you need it as a doctor?

Dr. Mariam Molani is a pathologist who obtained both a DO and MBA and she walks us through her journey, why she decided to get an MBA, the type of MBA she recommends for doctros, and more!

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 practice aka, a business. TODAY, we're walking into an audio business class. Enjoy!

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Intern Year Orientation: What They Don't Tell You Jul 01, 2024

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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...

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How to Survive Intern Year with Emergency Medicine Resident Dr. Drew Beaubian Jun 17, 2024

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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.

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5 Hidden Things to Look for in a Disability Clause Jun 10, 2024

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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:

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Setting up a Direct Care Practice with Ophthalmologist Dr. Shani Esparaz Jun 03, 2024

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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.

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