The Doctor's Crossing Carpe Diem Podcast
Episodes
Episode #43: Start Networking Now to Open Doors
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many of us love going to networking events, schmoozing, and asking for advice? No one I know! But the good news is with the internet, networking i...
Episode #42: Overcoming Fear-Based Thinking at the Crossroads
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A common trap for physicians to fall into when considering a career change is fear-based thinking. Fear-based thinking makes us focus more on problems...
Episode #41: Dealing With Shame at the Career Crossroads
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A variety of emotions come up at the career crossroads. Two of the more painful ones are guilt and shame. Dr. Brian Sayers joins me to talk about how ...
Episode #40: Could Chart Review Be for You?
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Making a big leap to a new career without testing the waters first can be a bit risky. Getting a taste of what a new job would be like before pulling ...
Episode #39: How to Sound More Confident in Interviews
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How we speak and the words we choose have a big impact on the impressions we make on others and our self-confidence. Are you aware of whether or not y...
Episode #38: Is There an Entrepreneur Hiding In You?
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If I had a dollar for every time I've heard a physician say, "I'm not the entrepreneurial type," I'd be rich! Too often we have this idea that to be a...
Episode #37: Hope for Your Medical School Debt
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you burdened by medical school debt? It's common for physicians to have $200,000 - $300,000 or more in loans. This can be a heavy weight to bear. ...
Episode #36: Having Doubts as a Med Student or Resident?
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a medical student or resident having doubts about your career, what do you do? People will tell you to stay the course and that it will get ...
Episode #35: Tragedy and Transformation Lead to a Gem of a Career Niche
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 experie...
Episode #34: How to Create a Resume That Will Open Doors
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #33: Top 4 Career Roadblocks
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. Th...
Episode #32: 5 Key Steps for Financial Success
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 underst...
Episode #31: Curious About Being a Physician Coach?
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Episode #30: What's It Like to Work at the FDA?
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. Andr...
Episode #29: A Mid-Career Fellowship Sparks a New Direction
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just because you chose a particular specialty doesn't mean you're necessarily stuck there. If you find yourself feeling dissatisfied in practice but s...
Episode #28: How To Negotiate Your Physician Employment Contract
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Episode #27: Prepare Ahead for a Transition Into Pharma
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #26: How a Family Physician Is Using Her Gift for Helping Others in a New Career
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #25: How to Rock Your Nonclinical Interviews
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #24: Locum Tenens - Get the Scoop and Insider Tips
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 flexibi...
Episode #23: Curious About Integrative and Functional Medicine?
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Frustration with not being able to fundamentally improve the health of many of her patients led Dr. Julie Reardon to study integrative and functional ...
Episode #22: Do You Feel Like You're Wearing Golden Handcuffs?
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #21: A Surgeon Faces Retirement and Finds the Way Forward
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ou...
Episode #20: Expert Witness, IMEs, and Life Care Plans
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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? L...
Episode #19: Is Physician Burnout Affecting Your Marriage?
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #18: The I Am, I Am Technique for Making Powerful Changes
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 thr...
Episode #17: 9 Top Nonclinical Side Gigs
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 gues...
Episode #16: 5 Steps to Becoming a Medical Writer
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 feelin...
Episode #15: Reentry - Can You Get Back in if You Leave Medicine?
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Once you leave medicine, it can be hard to get back in. You don't want to close doors unnecessarily. Dr. Robert Steele, an expert on physician reentry...
Episode #14: 5 Things to Do Before Leaving Medicine
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fix it up before you give it up. Leaving medicine is a big deal, but burnout can have you looking for the nearest exit sign. In order to have no regre...
Episode #13: A Surgeon Decides It's Time to Leave Medicine
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is no denying being a surgeon is stressful. Long days in the OR, operating in the middle of the night, complications, too much time doing admini...
Episode #12: Working With a Recruiter - Top Insider Advice
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can recruiters help in your nonclinical job search? Absolutely! Today we have a wonderful guest, Syl Marcus, who has been recruiting physicians for ov...
Episode #11: An Intern Leaves Medicine and Then Has a Change of Heart
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you have to leave medicine to find out what the right path is for you. In this episode, an intern leaves after her first year and begins a n...
Episode #10: How Not To Waste Your Abundant Gifts
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this holiday episode, I'm talking about how to not let your unique gifts go to waste. We often overlook or minimize our talents and gifts because ...
Episode #9: Drug Safety - A Great Entry Point Into Pharma
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're interested in pharma but believe you can't get a job because you lack prior experience, drug safety is a great entry point for physicians. F...
Episode #8: Life Insurance - a hidden gem of a nonclinical career
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you like using your clinical knowledge but need a change from patient care, Life Insurance Medicine could be for you. In this episode, you'll hear ...
Episode #7: A Cool Technique to Reduce Your Physician-Career Anxiety
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you having anxiety over the uncertainty in your career? Do you find yourself lost in your head in thoughts about what could happen or go wrong? He...
Episode #6: Why I Left Dermatology and Became a Physician Coach
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why would a dermatologist ever leave medicine? Isn't this a dream job? In this episode I share my very personal story of how I started out as a dermat...
Episode #5: Top 3 Nonclinical Job Sectors with Dr. John Jurica
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the top 3 nonclinical job sectors for physicians. I'm interviewing Dr. John Jurica, host of the Physicians Nonclinical Career Podcast, abo...
Episode #4: Do you have transferable skills for a nonclinical job?
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking you don't have the transferable skills to get a nonclinical job? In this podcast, which I refer affectionately to as the "You're not ...
Episode #3: How to land a nonclinical job step-by-step
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you curious about what steps are involved in pivoting into a nonclinical career? It can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. In this episode,...
Episode #2: How to Keep your License Active if You Leave Medicine
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You worked hard to get your medical license. How do you maintain your license if you leave medicine or get a nonclinical job? In this interview wi...
Episode #1: Leaving medicine. Should I stay or should I go?
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Should you stay in medicine or should you leave? It's the million-dollar question so many of you are asking right now. If you're at the white coat...
The Doctor's Crossing Trailer
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the brand new Doctor's Crossing Carpe Diem Podcast! In this trailer you'll hear who this podcast is for, what you'll find in the episodes, ...