Episode #190: Dr. Pooja’s Story: An Inspiring Journey Through Dark Times to Career Happiness.

Today we have a very special guest, Dr. Pooja, who faced tremendous challenges including being let go from two residency programs and facing a very dark period in her life. Despite these obstacles, she found her way forward to a career path where she is using her medical training in a way that she finds very fulfilling and affords her a great work-life balance. Let's delve into Dr. Pooja's story of resilience and perseverance, and uncover the steps she took to move forward when she was filled with uncertainty and doubt. Her journey is a powerful reminder that even when things seem hopeless, your skills are valuable and there are always paths forward.

In this episode we’re talking about:

• Dr. Pooja’s background and the challenges she faced in her residency programs.
• The impact and importance of advocating for oneself.
• How personal and professional setbacks can intertwine and affect overall well-being.
• The pivotal moment that led to Dr. Pooja’s turnaround.
• Strategies for moving forward when feeling uncertain and doubtful.
• How to identify and leverage transferable skills.
• Compensation insights and work-life balance in nonclinical roles.

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