In today's Episode #65, we have the privilege of hearing from Dr. Heather Fork, a former dermatologist turned career coach for physicians.

Dr. Fork candidly discusses the burden and responsibility physicians feel towards their patients and the challenges they face in managing these emotions. She shares her own journey of feeling unhappy and stressed after 9 years of owning a solo practice, and how she made the courageous decision to transition out of clinical practice and find fulfillment in a new career.

As a career coach, Dr. Fork now helps physicians navigate their career paths and supports them in finding their best path forward.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1️⃣    Seeking Help: Dr. Fork emphasizes the importance of physicians seeking support if they are struggling with the burden and responsibility they feel towards their patients. It's crucial to challenge assumptions, understand motivations for entering medicine, and not rely solely on "mind tricks" to address challenges.

2️⃣    Work-Life Balance: Dr. Fork's highlights the importance of proactively exploring other possibilities for professional fulfillment and not being afraid to make a change if it aligns with your well-being.

3️⃣    Career Transition: Dr. Fork's transition from clinical practice to becoming a career coach for physicians showcases the potential for physicians to find happiness and fulfillment beyond traditional clinical roles. Her upcoming course for physicians at the Crossroads aims to equip them with various career options and examples of finding happiness in clinical practice and beyond.

Dr. Heather Fork Bio:

Dr. Heather Fork is a former dermatologist and Founder of the Doctor’s Crossing, a company that offers career coaching for physicians at the white coat crossroads. As an ICF master certified coach, she helps physicians find greater happiness and fulfillment in their careers, both in clinical practice and nonclinical positions.

For 14 years she has been working with physicians to find the career path that works best for them which she considers her calling and is most honoured to serve in this way.

Heather hosts the popular Doctor’s Crossing Carpe Diem Podcast and is passionate about making the career transformation process doable, fun, and accessible to as many physicians as possible.

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