Join me, Dr. Emily Funk-Reynolds, on the Confessions of a Young Doctor Podcast. We'll explore life as a new doctor covering everything from patient care and career development, to balancing a personal life and self-care. Your education has prepared you to diagnose and treat patients, but there's much more to life that we still need to figure out in the early years of our careers. I'm here to share my experiences and be a resource as a navigate the challenges of becoming a new doctor myself. 

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It's easy to get caught up living the "doctor lifestyle" that everyone expects from you once you finally start to practice. But, some smart decisions and money management can go a long way to the road to financial independence and happiness. This week, Dr. Emily chats with The Frugal Physician, Dr. Disha Spath, about how she made some small changes that helped pay off her debt.

To learn more about Dr. Spath and as well as some helpful frugal hints, check out her blog www.thefrugalphysician.com

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A simple thank you can go a long way. In this episode, we talk all about how you should treat your team for practice success. Ultimately you can't do you job without your PAs, nurses, techs, hygienists, and assistants. So, make sure you treat them well and your kindness will pay dividends.

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Have you ever felt unqualified or incapable despite your training? You may be suffering from Imposter Phenomenon. This week, Dr. Emily talks with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe of the Alchemist Dentist about identifying imposter phenomenon as a young doctor, and how to manage those deprecating thoughts.


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or connect with her on Instagram @drjessicametcalfe


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There's nothing wrong with being goal-oriented, in fact, you need to be In order to move forward in your career. But, don't let your desire to achieve future milestones keep you from enjoying the here and now. Today's episode Is a reminder from Dr. Emily to take some time to appreciate the season of life that you're in right now.


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Doctors graduate with a high amount of student debt and little understanding of how repayment works. In this episode, Dr. Emily sits down with student loan expert, Paul Garrard, to talk about the basics of federal and private loans. Listen to learn the basic loan vocabulary as well as the different repayment options.

If you'd like to learn more about Paul or access some of his free resources, visit his website at www.pgpresents.com

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No is such a tiny word, but can be so difficult for us to say. Our path to becoming doctors has conditioned us to please others and hope for acceptance. But, you need to get out of the habit of saying yes, know your limits, and start standing up for yourself for a successful career. In this episode, Dr. Emily gives some tips on how she's working on getting better at saying no.


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Doctors devote their lives and careers to helping other people, but often their own health suffers in the process. Dr. Jattu Senesie works with healthcare professionals to maintain balance and find fulfillment both in and outside of the workplace. In this episode, Dr. Emily talks with her about how we can prevent ourselves from going down a negative self-care path and maintain a positive sense of well being for a longer, healthier career.


You can connect with Dr. Jattu Senesie on Instagram @dressenceofstrength or read more at her website essenceofstrength.com

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A regular exercise routine Is difficult, and It's even more difficult when you have a busy schedule that leaves you exhausted at the end of the day. In this episode, we talk about what might be holding you back from a healthy routine and how to overcome It.


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Now Is the time that we need to be asking ourselves the hard questions and seeing the ways that we can do better in our patient interactions and in fostering the next generation of doctors. Dr. Emily talks with Dr. Elizabeth Simpson on how doctors can get Involved with the #blacklivesmatter movement both personally and professionally.


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