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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:

Secret to Success: The Lesson That Changed My Perspective Aug 10, 2020

Show notes

You know it's a good lesson when it keeps popping up in your life and helping you succeed.

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> Paging all discount code lovers

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Busy Nutrition with Dr. Lauren Powell Aug 03, 2020

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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 professional.

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REP' DOCTORGOALS

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Bathroom reads, secrets to success:

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*Send a screenshot of using the Super Coffee ambassador code to Dr. Trot (@doctorgoals) for a free comfy DOCTORGOALS tee. Seriously!

The Study Tip That Everyone Should Know with Dr. Kevin Mullins Jul 27, 2020

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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.

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Super Coffee - Dr. Trot's go-to source of caffeine. Low calorie + packed with caffeine + sprinkled with protein. Use the code DOCTORGOALS to get 20% OFF your order! drinksupercoffee.com

*Send a screenshot of using the Super Coffee ambassador code to Dr. Trot (@doctorgoals) for a free DOCTORGOALS tee. Seriously!

Preparing for a Virtual Interview with Dr. Bea Palileo Jul 20, 2020

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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 you prepare for and win over the interviewees who are hundreds of miles away?

Dr. Bea Palileo is a budding ophthalmology resident who shares her best tips for preparing and succeeding on a VIRTUAL INTERVIEW!

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SAVE THAT MONEY MONEY MONEY!

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Rejection Facilitates Growth With Dr. Blessing Ogbemudia Jul 13, 2020

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"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!

His story is a MUST listen!

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SIT AND BE FIT: (What?)

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Dear Intern: Survival Tips From Those Who Made It (Part 2) Jul 06, 2020

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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?

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Dear Intern: Survival Tips From Those Who Made It (Part I) Jun 29, 2020

Show notes

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 known to be one of the hardest years of training?

For this special episode series, I asked some amazing doctors to share their BEST advice for new interns.

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COMFY DOCTORGOALS SHIRTS

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Discounts galore:

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 - Dr. Trot's go-to source of caffeine. Low calorie + packed with caffeine + sprinkled with protein. Use the code DOCTORGOALS to get 20% OFF your order! drinksupercoffee.com

*Send a screenshot of using the Super Coffee ambassador code to Dr. Trot (@doctorgoals) for a free comfy DOCTORGOALS tee. (Real talk!)

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Medical School With Lexie and Madeline Jan 27, 2020

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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.

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Post-call clickable joys:

Remember your "why" and keep that smile BRIGHT! Let's get it.

A Pediatric Intensivist's Most Memorable Case With Dr. Anita Patel Jan 20, 2020

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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:

Believe in your own reflection even when others look the other way.

Finding Yourself in Medicine With Pediatric Intensivist Dr. Anita Patel Jan 13, 2020

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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 critical care attending and she candidly shares how she found herself in medicine.

And it might surprise you >> PRESS PLAY

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