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Changing Specialties: From Pediatrics to Dermatology with Dr. Lori Asztalos Jan 06, 2020

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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 medicine: dermatology.

She dropped out of her pediatric residency to begin a new endeavor and apply to residency AGAIN, but this time to dermatology.

People advised against it.
She was told that her scores weren't "good enough".
Some thought she was crazy.

…but she didn't listen and paved her own path. And she made it!

From pediatric resident to dermatology attending.

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Being a DO in a World of MDs With Interventional Radiologist Dr. Scott Fujimoto Dec 30, 2019

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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 by MDs
What really is the difference between a DO and an MD?
Which should you choose?

We work so hard to become a physician. Does it really matter which two letters of the alphabet follow our name?

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Age Doesn't Define Your Life with Jessica Fullmer Dec 23, 2019

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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 just a number and not a check box criteria.

How she went from real estate to medical school
What it's like having classmates close to her son's age
Does she regret it…?

A story you won't forget!

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Are You Sure You Want to Do This? Dec 16, 2019

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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?

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The Clinical Anatomist with Plastic Surgeon Dr. Wilton Triggs II Dec 09, 2019

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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 town to becoming one of the few minorities in plastic surgery.

He also marked his place in history in becoming the FIRST black chief resident of plastic surgery at the University of South Florida.

Welcome to the world of being a "clinical anatomist".

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The Epitome of Losing to Win with Chris Re Dec 02, 2019

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He failed high school.

He failed community college.

He was told he was "supposed" to become a factory worker.

Countless times, he was told that he wasn't good enough. And yet, Chris is now in medical school.

Chris shares how he defied the odds and overcame some of the most unbelievable circumstances.

You won't believe his story that could be a movie full of hardships, loss, and grit!

Success is possible no matter where your story begins.

The epitome of losing to win...

* * SIR TAP A LOT * *

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A Trauma Surgeon's Most Memorable Case with Dr. Brittney Culp Nov 25, 2019

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Dr. Brittney Culp is a board certified trauma surgeon and she shares her MOST memorable case!

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Trauma Surgeons "Don't" Cry with Dr. Brittney Culp Nov 18, 2019

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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, and hectic career in trauma surgery.

She did the research. Put in the MANY years of training. And sacrificed left and right.

Eventually, she reached a breaking point and almost QUIT.

Dr. Culp candidly shares why she almost left medicine and why she decided to stay.

Surgeons do have emotions.
It's okay to feel overwhelmed.

BURN OUT is real. And it's about time we acknowledged it openly and without judgement.

Season 3 of The DoctorGoals Podcast is kicking off with a *MUST LISTEN*

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Push Through Jun 24, 2019

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We're surrounded by over-achievers and perfectionists. The further we go in our training, the stronger the competition.

Expectations rise and the room for error minimizes. . .

It can be easy to fall for the idea that we should always be on the top of our game because of course, "I never struggle."

But the reality is, the day to day "behind the scenes" reality is like this half finished puzzle with pieces all over the table and one in your hand as you try to figure out where in the world to put the next piece.

When life gets overwhelming, it's time to learn how to push through.

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Part 2: Top 10 Intern Tips with Dr. Mike Herring Jun 17, 2019

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Dr. Mike Herring and I continue our discussion as we dive deep into the first year of residency and share our *TOP* 10 tips on how to survive intern year.

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