Best Chaotic Gingers Podcasts (2024)

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How to Nail Your Residency Interview 34:53

1d ago34:53

34:53

Today's episode is about how to shift the residency interview from a "stressful requirement" to your "secret weapon" regardless of your board scores, academic accolades, or numerous research publications. And if you're like me, you've been told some variation of: "You won't make it." "You're not good enough." "Consider another career." May be the o…

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Don't Miss These 3 Red Flags in Your Contract with Dr. Ginger Thompson 37:44

15d ago37:44

37:44

Don't overlook these vague, "hidden" or seemingly "harmless" clauses in your physician job contract. SUBSCRIBE. Rate and review! Share this episode with a friend today. Thank you : ) Other contract negotiation episodes to checkout: START HERE: What's More Important: Salary or Autonomy Other negotiation dimes: 5 Hidden Things to Look for in a Disabi…

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Failure Is Never the End with Dr. Kim Johnson Hatchett 34:02

22d ago34:02

34:02

Dr. Kim Johnson Hatchett is a board certified neurologist whose "non-traditional" journey started with a business degree. On today's episode, she shares her journey to medicine and how she passed her neurology boards after 3 attempts. PLUS! She shares a very powerful message at the end. Episode mentioned: Failure Breeds Success SUBSCRIBE. Rate and …

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Is an MBA Really Worth It as a Doctor with Mariam Molani, DO MBA 34:13

1M ago34:13

34:13

The era of doctorpreneurs is growing, and if medical school wasn't long enough, many doctors are also going to business school. I've heard these questions many times: Is an MBA worht it? Do you need it as a doctor? Dr. Mariam Molani is a pathologist who obtained both a DO and MBA and she walks us through her journey, why she decided to get an MBA, …

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Intern Year Orientation: What They Don’t Tell You 32:39

1M ago32:39

32:39

There are so many emotions that come with the start of residency. And despite sitting through HOURS of orientation, there are many things about intern year that you won't be told. That changes today... Share this episode with an intern! Instagram reel that Dr. Trot references in the episode: click here! SUBSCRIBE wherever you're listening! Thank yo…

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How to Survive Intern Year with Emergency Medicine Resident Dr. Drew Beaubian 47:19

2M ago47:19

47:19

The first year of residency is one of the HARDEST years of medical training. Dr. Drew Beaubian is an emergency medicine resident who shares her tips on how to navigate and survive intern year. Highlights: Should you study after you match and you're waiting for residency to start? How to navigate a difficult rotation (and people). How to study as an…

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5 Hidden Things to Look for in a Disability Clause 31:09

2M ago31:09

31:09

The disability clause in a physician contract is one of the (many) parts of the contract that seem boring and trivial when you first start a job but it could drastically affect your life if you don't pay close enough attention. Physician contracts are overwhelming. Learn more from the physician's perspective. Become you're own advocate. Stand stron…

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Setting up a Direct Care Practice with Ophthalmologist Dr. Shani Esparaz 47:50

3M ago47:50

47:50

Dr. Shani Esparaz is a board certified ophthalmologist who stepped outside of the box and became an entrepreneur creating a direct care ophthalmology practice where she removed the “middle man” of insurance and works directly with patient. Topic highlights: Taking risks in medicine. The benefits of a direct care practice. How she decided on how to …

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A Quick & Easy Hack to Help You Focus 19:06

3M ago19:06

19:06

A quick and easy hack that you can start doing TODAY that can help you stay focused. Learn about contract negotiation from a physician's perspective. Completely free. Unsubscribe any time. Click here! To help support the podcast, please rate and review wherever you're listening. Thank you for being here! * * * Clickables: The doctor with the identi…

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Best Study Tip with Harvard Trained Dr. Kyle Burton 25:33

3M ago25:33

25:33

Dr. Kyle Burton graduated from Harvard Medical School with a dual degree obtaining an MD-MPP and he's here to share his BEST study tip! [ From the archives. ] SUBSCRIBE. Rate and review! Share this episode with one person today. Thank you : ) ----- Follow the journeys: Dr. Kyle Burton IG > @kylerenardb Dr. Trot: Dr. Trot > @iamdrtrot DOCTORGOALS > …

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Just Keep Showing up with Chris Wachuku 40:50

3M ago40:50

40:50

"I'm going to go against the grain of what I've taken to be as my norm, which shouldn't be my norm with criticizing myself too much and not believing in myself. And I'm going to fight against that..." Powerful words said by Chris Wachuku, a senior medical student who is moments away from starting his dermatology residency. On today's episode, we ta…

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From High School Teacher to Gastroenterology with Dr. Ron Ortizo 44:31

4M ago44:31

44:31

Dr. Ron Ortizo is a gastroenterologist who originally didn’t plan on becoming a doctor. His career started as a high school science teacher. Education fueled his passion and his career path seemed pretty clear. But then things changed and he started to consider the idea of becoming a doctor. On today's episode: How (and why) he changed his path fro…

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Contract Negotiation: The 1 Thing You Shouldn’t Listen To 21:41

4M ago21:41

21:41

This episode is a part of the NEW contract negotiation series on The DOCTORGOALS Podcast. Other episodes to checkout: Contract Negotiation: Why You Need This Termination Clause in Your Contract How to Negotiate for a Moving Bonus Malpractice Insurance: What Every Doctor (and Trainee) Needs to Know Life as a Plastic Surgeon Attending, the Before and…

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The Reality (and Downside) of the Arrival Fallacy and How to Pivot with Dr. Erin McBride Johnson 47:19

4M ago47:19

47:19

Dr. Erin McBride Johnson is an emergency medicine physician who burned out...twice. For awhile, she put her head down and "pushed through" clinging onto the belief that life will get better, "Once I'm an attending." And in many ways, it did. But, it was temporary. On today's episode, we talk about: The challenges of becoming a new attending that we…

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Don’t Let Not Matching Become Your ‘Scarlet Letter' 25:45

5M ago25:45

25:45

Not matching into a residency position is more common than you think but who can really be prepared to receive the dreaded news that they did NOT match? If you didn't match or will be applying to residency in the future, click play for an important listen. If you know someone who didn't match, please share this episode with them. Proof that it's po…

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So You Matched, Now What!? 23:14

5M ago23:14

23:14

March madness! If you matched into a residency position, first off CONGRATULATIONS! Next up, tune into this episode to hear what to do (and expect) next. SUBSCRIBE. Rate and review! Share this episode with one person today. Thank you : ) Be sure to checkout this episode before you start intern year!: How to Survive Intern Year with Emergency Medici…

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Don’t Listen to ‘No’ with Dr. Mannat Kaur 51:42

5M ago51:42

51:42

Dr. Mannat Kaur walked into college with a plan to become the next doctor. What original seemed clear became a tough, murky journey that put her dream into question. Despite not getting into U.S. medical schools, she took advantage of her acceptance at a Caribbean medical school, which ultimately led her to secure a residency position in New York C…

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10 Ways to Make Your Day Easier as a Woman Doctor with Dr. Karen Leitner 55:46

6M ago55:46

55:46

Dr. Karen Leitner is a physician coach who shares 10 ways (and other incredible tips!) to make your day easier as a woman doctor. Some are “small” changes that you can start doing today and watch it make a BIG impact on your work day and possibly even happiness. Overview: Don’t check your email during clinic hours. Say thank you for waiting instead…

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Contract Negotiation: Why You Need This Termination Clause in Your Contract 22:17

6M ago22:17

22:17

It's easy to get overwhelmed by a physician job contract and just want to sign to secure the job and to finally start making money as an attending. But before you jump to signing, there actually is a lot to consider before you sign that lengthy, legal document. On today's episode, we talk about an important termination clause that you should look f…

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Every Obstacle Creates an Opportunity for Greatness with Dr. Damien Medrano 45:23

6M ago45:23

45:23

Dr. Damien Medrano is a radiology resident and co-founder of Built for Medicine who shares his journey as an underrepresented minority and the first in his family to become a doctor. We also talk about: Why he didn’t fully dedicate himself to medical school as a pre-med student. Why his interests switched from pediatrics to surgery to, “Nothing is …

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Doctors Share Why They Chose Their Specialty 36:00

6M ago36:00

36:00

Getting into medical school is hard enough, but chosing which specialty to go into can be a very overwhelming and daunting decision. On today's episode, multiple doctors share: Why they decided to go into their specialty. The best part about their specialty. Common misconceptions about their specialty. Advice for those interested in their specialty…

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Busy Nutrition with Dr. Lauren Powell (Revamped!) 41:58

7M ago41:58

41:58

Dr. Lauren Powell (aka The Culinary Doctor) is a board certified family medicine physician who has a special interest in nutrition. But let's face it, busy schedules can make it difficult and feel impossible to priortize your eating. On today's episode, Dr. Powell shares how to do just that with actionable tips! Share this with one person today! Fu…

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How to Negotiate for a Moving Bonus 32:18

7M ago32:18

32:18

It's easy to get overwhelmed by a physician job contract and just want to sign to secure the job and to finally start making money as an attending. But before you jump to signing, there actually is a lot to consider before you sign that lengthy, legal document. On today's episode, we talk about why a moving bonus is so important and how to negotiat…

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"Closed Mouths Don't Get Fed" | High Yield Advice 22:05

7M ago22:05

22:05

High yield advice from people who come from different walks of life. Click play. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE. Rate & Review. * * * Links: Dr. Trot > @iamdrtrot DOCTORGOALS > @doctorgoals Comfy tees > doctorgoals.comBy Alana Jasper-Trotter, MD "Dr. Trot"

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Trusting the Process with Dr. RJ Turner | Sports Medicine 40:35

8M ago40:35

40:35

Dr. RJ Turner was set on becoming an orthopaedic surgeon. And right before that "dream" became a reality, his path was derailed after finding out that he didn't match. On today's episode, we talk about: Whether he regrets letting go of surgery and going into primary care. How he ultimately ended up pursuing family medicine, a specialty he initally …

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Putting YOU First and Your Job Second with Dr. Anita Patel 47:22

8M ago47:22

47:22

Dr. Anita Patel is a pediatric critical care physician who candidly shares how she found herself in (and outside of) medicine. (Rewind!) Please support the podcast by leaving a quick review! SUBSCRIBE. Flexor tendon workouts: Dr. Anita Patel > @anitakpatelmd Dr. Trot > @iamdrtrot DOCTORGOALS > @doctorgoals Rep' DOCTORGOALS…

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A (Holiday) Special Reminder 35:30

8M ago35:30

35:30

Share this episode with a friend! SUBSCRIBE. Rate & Review. Thank you for being here! * * * Links: Dr. Trot > @iamdrtrot DOCTORGOALS > @doctorgoals Comfy tees > doctorgoals.com

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People Will People 20:53

8M ago20:53

20:53

Whether you're in training or out in practice, one thing is for sure: dealing with personalities and differences among people can be difficult and even contribute to someone being miserable, leaving a program or even quitting their job. On today's episode, I remind you of something that I hope will bring you some peace, courage, and strength no mat…

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Just Keep Moving with Dr. Michael Simoni (Rewind!) 45:10

8M ago45:10

45:10

Dr. Michael Simoni is a OBGYN physician specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). On today's episode, he shares his inspiring and circituous journey to medicine as a non-traditional student and, what it's like being a male OBGYN physician in a female focused specialty. SUBSCRIBE. Rate and review! Share this episode with one …

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Malpractice Insurance: What Every Doctor (and Trainee) Needs to Know 34:26

9M ago34:26

34:26

Malpractice insurance. Two words that may sound boring but are incredibly important for every doctor and trainee to know about. There are certain things that we have in place to protect our career (and finances) and HOPE that we never have to use it. But unfortunatley, many doctors do. About 1 in 3 doctors are sued in their career. 1 in 3!!! Those …

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Life as a Plastic Surgeon Attending, the Before and After with Dr. Wilton Triggs II 54:37

9M ago54:37

54:37

Dr. Wilton Triggs was first introduced to the DOCTORGOALS audience in 2019 when he was the first black plastic surgery chief resident at a residency program in Florida. And that episode has become one of the most popular listens (link below). Today, we catch up with Dr. Triggs to see what it's like being on the other side of the fence. We talk abou…

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This Tip Will Save You Time and Stress! (Part 2) 11:36

9M ago11:36

11:36

It's easy to get bogged down in the details and chaos of training and not realize what steps we can do to make the transition to practice smoother. And, you might have a limited amount of time; if you don't realize you should do "this" until much later, you may find yourself scrambling or completely starting over. On today's episode, Dr. Trot share…

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This Tip Will Save You Time and Stress! (Part 1) 23:46

9M ago23:46

23:46

The title says it all. Click play! SUBSCRIBE. Rate & Review. Thank you for being here! * * * Links: Dr. Trot > @iamdrtrot DOCTORGOALS > @doctorgoals Comfy tees > doctorgoals.com Dr. Trot's NEW YouTube Channel [ study music, lofi ]: DJ StudyMix MDBy Alana Jasper-Trotter, MD (Dr. Trot)

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No Regrets Just Lessons Learned with MD Candidate Dr. Ebere Sonoiki PhD 54:54

10M ago54:54

54:54

Dr. Ebere Sonoiki spent years going down the path of research working towards a PhD while pushing to the side an “itch” to go to medical school. Why? Fear, more time spent in school, concerns over student loans, the MCAT... Only to find herself years later scratching that itch in her 40s. She ended up going back to her passion and she took a "risk"…

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The 1 Tip I Wish Every Medical Student Knew 21:20

10M ago21:20

21:20

Share this episode with one friend! Subscribe! Rate & review. Thank you. * * * Sit and be fit finger clicks: (what?) Dr. Trot: @iamdrtrot DOCTORGOALS: @doctorgoals Comfy tees: doctorgoals.comBy Alana Jasper-Trotter, MD (Dr. Trot)

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What They Wish They Knew Before: Pre-Med Edition 14:36

10M ago14:36

14:36

On today's episode, multiple former pre-med students share: What they wish they knew BEFORE medical school. Their biggest advice for current and future pre-med students Valuable advice from experience from those who've been in the "pre-med shoes". Press play! Checkout today's awesome guests: Misha Dilmaghani: @mishadilma JR Smith: @evolvingmedic Je…

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Almost Leaving Medicine with Trauma Surgeon Dr. Brittney Culp 43:13

10M ago43:13

43:13

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 "comfortab…

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7 Financial Tips for Residents with Dermatology Resident Dr. Ista Egbeto 44:37

11M ago44:37

44:37

The path to becoming a doctor is expensive. Many depend on the “big attending salary” to make up for lost time and hope it "magically" makes life better... But today’s guest shares why it’s important to start looking at your finances NOW, whether you're moments away from your first attending paycheck or several years away. Dr. Ista Egbeto is a derm…

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Being Pregnant in Medical School and Taking a Leave of Absence with Konterri 39:40

11M ago39:40

39:40

Konterri shares the balancing act of being pregnant both as a pre-med student and medical student. Pregnancy and parenthood are VERY common experiences, and yet they aren't common experiences that we hear when the "shoes are on the other foot". On today's episode: Tips for how to study while pregnant. How her pregnancy affected her MCAT studying an…

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How to Better Learn AND Retain Information with Harrison White 33:33

11M ago33:33

33:33

Harrison is a former professional baseball player turned medical student who shares A LOT of “how to” study advice. An important study method to develop is how to learn a LOT of information that’s “thrown” at you quickly and how to retain the information long-term as best as possible. On today’s episode, we talk about: Harrison's journey going from…

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How to Bounce Back After Failing Step 1 with Jon Caggiano 37:13

11M ago37:13

37:13

As if the MCAT wasn't enough, say hello, to the ugly Step sisters, a trio of challenging board exams. Jon Caggiano has faced adversity left and right, including failing the USMLE Step 1. On today's episode, he walks us through: His journey as a Caribbean medical student. Why he think he failed Step 1 and how he bounced back. How he get through this…

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How to Follow Your Intuition with Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Karlee Loftin 39:03

12M ago39:03

39:03

Dr. Karlee Loftin is an orthopaedic surgeon who's journey has been far from predictable. She and her family immigrated to America when she was a child and she knew that if she wanted to go to college, she'd have to find a way to pay for it herself. Despite the stressors and unpredictability of life, Dr. Loftin has taken an approach that has served …

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Setting up Your Finances So You Can Solely Focus On MCAT Studying with Jenna Schaefer 38:07

12M ago38:07

38:07

Jenna Schaefer is an incoming medical student who was told early in her college career that she wasn’t “good enough” for medical school after receiving a ‘B’ in a college course. (Say what?!) For awhile, Jenna wasn’t sure which direction to go and she ended up going to chiropractic school. But, she left to go back to her original passion. We talk a…

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Finding Out That You Didn't Match and What to Do Next with Dr. Shelley Jain 52:21

12M ago52:21

52:21

I was once told that Match Day will either be, “The best day of your life or the worst”. And there is some truth to it (likely, not fully). Nonetheless, it’s up there. Match Day very much can be a pivotal moment for people as they find out: Whether or not they matched (not everyone does). Which specialty they matched into (some apply to “back up” s…

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Apply This Tip and Watch Success Follow 33:46

1y ago33:46

33:46

On today's episode, I'm going to share something that I was told that changed how I approached daunting tasks and overwhelming situations. A few simple words that completley changed my perspective and can play a key role in your success. Share this episode today with just one friend! SUBSCRIBE. Rate & Review. Thank you : ) Dr. Trot's NEW YouTube Ch…

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What They Wish They Knew Before: Medical School Edition 25:33

1y ago25:33

25:33

Medical school is one of the biggest challenges of the journey to becoming a doctor. On today's episode, multiple former medical students share: What they wish they knew BEFORE medical school. Their biggest advice for current and future medical students. You can't learn this stuff in a textbook. Press play. Dr. Trot's NEW YouTube Channel [ study mu…

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How to Optimize Your Studying (And Save Time!) Using Time Blocks with Sabie 45:20

1y ago45:20

45:20

Chances are, the way you study is going to evolve and change pending your environment, the type of class you’re in, and…how much (or little) time you have. In today’s episode, we talk about ways to adjust and improve your study strategy as well as why using time blocks can help to optimize your studying. And who doesn't like saving time? Yes, pleas…

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9 Things You'll Want to Know Before Becoming a Doctor 29:35

1y ago29:35

29:35

The title says it all. You'll want to save this episode. [ Originally aired in 2020. ] RATE. REVIEW. SUBSCRIBE! Thank you : ) * * * Study with calm, relaxing music to help you focus: DJ StudyMix MD. Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Trot's channel! COMFY DOCTORGOALS SHIRTS Thank you for being here. "Today was a good day..."…

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Married to Medicine with Laura Noonan 51:26

1y ago51:26

51:26

The practice of medicine is hard enough. Juggling a career in medicine while also being in a relationship / marriage also brings a unique set of challenges and stressors. Today's episode features Laura Noonan who shares what it's really like being married to a doctor and how she's learning how to "master" this juggling act. Plus! Common misconcepti…

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Starting Medical School in Your 30s with Jen Ledbetter 39:23

1y ago39:23

39:23

"As scary as it may be to walk away from a stable life, I think what's scarier is spending your life wondering. Or, spending your life thinking that there's some unfulfilled potential inside of you." ^ Said by Jen Ledbetter who, after starting her career far from the medical world, shifted gears and made a change. She's in her 30s and she's about t…

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