The Doctor’s Crossing Carpe Diem Podcast
Heather Fork, MD
Are you a physician who’s questioning your career path? If you’re at the white coat crossroads, for whatever reason, this podcast is for you. We’re going to help you find your best path forward, whether it’s to be happier in patient care, transition to a nonclinical career, or do something completely different.
In the weekly podcasts, we’re bringing you all the good stuff:
-Actionable tools and resources to help you start making positive changes.
-Interviews with physicians who’ve found new and fulfilling ways to practice as well as those who’ve transitioned into nonclinical careers.
-Concrete advice for applying to jobs, using LinkedIn, interviewing, negotiating, and much more.
Your host, Dr. Heather Fork, is a former board-certified dermatologist who transitioned into full-time career coaching for physicians over 10 years ago. She is a master certified coach who has been helping hundreds of physicians find ways to be happier both in medicine and beyond.
Come visit us at www.doctorscrossing.com to learn more!
In the weekly podcasts, we’re bringing you all the good stuff:
-Actionable tools and resources to help you start making positive changes.
-Interviews with physicians who’ve found new and fulfilling ways to practice as well as those who’ve transitioned into nonclinical careers.
-Concrete advice for applying to jobs, using LinkedIn, interviewing, negotiating, and much more.
Your host, Dr. Heather Fork, is a former board-certified dermatologist who transitioned into full-time career coaching for physicians over 10 years ago. She is a master certified coach who has been helping hundreds of physicians find ways to be happier both in medicine and beyond.
Come visit us at www.doctorscrossing.com to learn more!
Episodes
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Jun 23, 2021 • 35min
Episode #35: Tragedy and Transformation Lead to a Gem of a Career Niche
We never know how the worst things that can happen to us can end up transforming who we are and what we do. Our guest, Dr. Kevin Gendreau, has experienced heartbreaking losses in his personal life, one of which happened when he was just a teenager. However, these losses ended up leading in an unexpected way to a gem of a career niche in obesity medicine. Dr. Gendreau shares his incredibly inspiring story and gives us a lot of actionable advice about how physicians can get started helping patients in the highly rewarding area of weight loss medicine. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/35
Jun 16, 2021 • 38min
Episode #34: How to Create a Resume That Will Open Doors
Should you send in your CV or a resume for a nonclinical job? In many cases, a customized resume will give you the best chance of landing that coveted interview. Find out why from our guest, Krista Grant, a highly experienced physician recruiter for both clinical and nonclinical jobs. She helps us understand why a resume is often preferable over a CV. She also gives us a wealth of concrete advice about how to craft a resume that will showcase why we are a great fit for a specific job. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/34
Jun 9, 2021 • 35min
Episode #33: Top 4 Career Roadblocks
Career change is challenging, no doubt. The landscape is unfamiliar and we can get stuck by roadblocks that are not in front of us but in our mind. These mental blocks can keep us from taking the first key step forward. But it doesn’t have to end like this. In our episode, I’m joined by Dr. Heidi Moawad, author of Careers Beyond Clinical Medicine, as we address 4 of the most common career-change roadblocks. We share specific action steps so you don’t get stuck at the crossroads. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/33
Jun 2, 2021 • 36min
Episode #32: 5 Key Steps for Financial Success
As physicians, we often hear that we’re not very good with our money. We’re so busy taking care of patients, we may not put a lot of time into understanding our relationship to money and how it’s impacting our life and future goals. According to Dr. Brent Lacey, board-certified gastroenterologist and master financial coach, physicians make the same mistakes as everyone else with their money. The mistakes just have more zeros at the end. Come listen in as he shares 5 key steps for success with your finances as a physician. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/32
May 26, 2021 • 33min
Episode #31: Curious About Being a Physician Coach?
Are you curious about becoming a coach but not sure if this could be a direction for you? It seems like a lot of physicians are becoming coaches and you may wonder if there is room for you. You also may have questions about income, training, what the day-to-day is like, and how to choose a niche. In this podcast, we’re exploring these questions and more. In a bit of a role reversal, I’m being interviewed by Dr. Cesar Vazquez who’s interested in potentially becoming a coach. Come listen in as he helps us explore this topic! You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/31
May 19, 2021 • 33min
Episode #30: What’s It Like to Work at the FDA?
We hear a lot about the FDA in the news, but what would it be like to work there as a physician? It can seem like a big black box. Our guest, Dr. Andrew Mulberg, is a pediatric gastroenterologist who has worked not only at the FDA, but also in academia, and for pharma. He gives us a window into working at the FDA and why he feels it is a great organization for physicians who want to serve the public. You will also hear how he compares and contrasts the FDA to pharma. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/30
May 12, 2021 • 34min
Episode #29: A Mid-Career Fellowship Sparks a New Direction
Just because you chose a particular specialty doesn’t mean you’re necessarily stuck there. If you find yourself feeling dissatisfied in practice but still want to care for patients, there are options. Family physician Dr. Emily Burns knew she wasn’t happy after 15 years of practice but she wasn’t sure what path to take. Join us to discover how she found a new direction and deep satisfaction through a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/29
May 5, 2021 • 41min
Episode #28: How To Negotiate Your Physician Employment Contract
When it comes to contract negotiation, if you’re like many physicians, you feel like a fish out of water. You’re not sure what’s appropriate to ask for and how to actually negotiate. Rather than risk losing the offer, you may decide to just sign the contract, potentially leaving thousands of dollars on the table. Our guest, Jon Appino, is the founder of Contract Diagnostics, a company that helps physicians review and negotiate their contracts. Listen in for great insider tips on negotiating. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/28
Apr 28, 2021 • 34min
Episode #27: Prepare Ahead for a Transition Into Pharma
If you’re considering a career transition into pharma but don’t think you have the desired background, this podcast is for you. There are a variety of ways you can build your resume if you plan in advance. Our guest, oncologist Dr. Kelly Curtis, works as a Senior Medical Director where he oversees clinical trials at a Contract Research Organization. Dr. Curtis shares a number of actionable steps you can take while still in practice to increase your chances of being hired into pharma. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/27
Apr 21, 2021 • 30min
Episode #26: How a Family Physician Is Using Her Gift for Helping Others in a New Career
After never feeling that she fit in with how medicine was practiced, a family physician decides something needs to change. She loved her patients and hearing their stories, but there was never enough time to spend with them. Without knowing what direction her career would take, she set out to discover where she could be more in her element. Her search ultimately led to a career in coaching where she works with medical students, residents, and employees of Fortune 500 companies. Find out how she made her transition! You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/26
