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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Apr 14, 2021 • 38min
Episode #25: How to Rock Your Nonclinical Interviews
Are you planning to apply for a nonclinical job? Before you even send in your resume, start preparing for interviews. Get ahead of the competition by knowing how to prepare. Our guest is Michelle Schmidt, a senior-level recruiter who has helped physicians land nonclinical jobs for more than two decades. She shares her insider strategies for answering difficult questions, discussing salary, avoiding common mistakes, and much more. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/25
Apr 7, 2021 • 33min
Episode #24: Locum Tenens - Get the Scoop and Insider Tips
Are you wanting to earn extra income with your clinical skills, get to decide when you work, and avoid a gap on your CV? Locum tenens provides flexibility, the chance to enjoy more time off, and other benefits, not to mention the possibility to work in places such as Hawaii or New Zealand. In this podcast, Dr. Andrew Wilner, author of The Locum Life, A physician’s Guide to Locum Tenens, shares his enthusiasm as well as actionable advice for this versatile practice option. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/24
Mar 31, 2021 • 31min
Episode #23: Curious About Integrative and Functional Medicine?
Frustration with not being able to fundamentally improve the health of many of her patients led Dr. Julie Reardon to study integrative and functional medicine and start her own practice. On the podcast, she talks about this growing area of medicine and what opportunities exist for physicians. She also addresses how the training is not only about caring for patients in a more holistic way but also emphasizes the importance of the health and well-being of the practitioner - such a breath of fresh air! You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/23
Mar 24, 2021 • 40min
Episode #22: Do You Feel Like You’re Wearing Golden Handcuffs?
Are you feeling trapped in your job because of finances? Are you unsure if you could afford to make changes? A great place to start is to revisit your financial situation and strategy. Our guest, Rick Ferri CFA, is a Chartered Financial Analyst, author, podcaster, and proponent of low-cost investing. He’s here to talk about money, investing for retirement, and paying off debt. If you want to take charge of your money and have the freedom to make the career choices that work for you, come and listen in! You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/22
Mar 17, 2021 • 31min
Episode #21: A Surgeon Faces Retirement and Finds the Way Forward
It’s never too soon to start thinking about retirement! Medicine is not just a career, it can be an identity. How do you face retirement and figure out if you still want to work some? What’s possible? Our guest is an orthopedic surgeon who faced retirement after 25 years of practice and found new ways to still earn income, help others, and enjoy a new chapter in her life. Even if you’re not close to retirement, this episode can help you consider your own situation and take charge of your career path. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/21
Mar 10, 2021 • 37min
Episode #20: Expert Witness, IMEs, and Life Care Plans
Do you have a bit of a medical detective in you? Would you like to use your clinical experience to answer medical-legal questions and get paid well? Learn about being an Expert Witness, doing IMEs (Independent Medical Exams) and Life Care Plans. Our guest, Dr. David Oliveri, a board-certified PMR physician does all three in his highly successful practice. Find out what this work entails and if it might be a good fit for you. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/20
Mar 3, 2021 • 36min
Episode #19: Is Physician Burnout Affecting Your Marriage?
Is stress or burnout from your career affecting your marriage or significant relationship? It’s hard not to let work bleed into your home life. Stress can be so insidious you may not even be aware of its true impact. In this episode, I have the unique opportunity to talk with a family medicine physician and her husband about how they dealt with her career stress and unhappiness. You’ll get to hear their individual perspectives and how they worked through a difficult time in their marriage. If you’re struggling with burnout, married or not, this episode offers helpful wisdom and insight for finding a way through. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/19
Feb 24, 2021 • 24min
Episode #18: The I Am, I Am Technique for Making Powerful Changes
I have another cool technique for you! This one is called the I am I am technique and it’s a simple yet powerful exercise to help you make changes through intention, focused steps, and clarifying your motivation. You’ll get to hear my two guests doing this technique for the first time and the helpful guidance they receive. There’s also a downloadable cheat sheet for this exercise so you can try it yourself and start getting results ASAP. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/18
Feb 17, 2021 • 39min
Episode #17: 9 Top Nonclinical Side Gigs
How would you like to be able to earn extra income while still in practice, learn new skills, and keep your brain stimulated? In this podcast, my guest Dr. Michelle-Mudge Riley and I take turns talking about 9 different top side gigs for physicians. It’s not uncommon to feel like you’re stagnating when while in practice. Side gigs are a great way to keep learning and broaden your skillset while opening the door to new opportunities. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/17
Feb 10, 2021 • 33min
Episode #16: 5 Steps to Becoming a Medical Writer
What would you do if in your first 6 months of practice, you were having major doubts and wanting to give notice? You could try to ignore those feelings. You might start looking for the nearest life raft. Or you might launch into the unknown and try to find out what you’d really love to do. In this episode, you’ll get to hear how Dr. Mandy Armitage navigated this difficult situation and found a new direction by reconnecting with a buried passion. She shares the story of how she became a successful medical writer through 5 actionable steps you can follow. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/16
