From High School Teacher to Gastroenterology with Dr. Ron Ortizo

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 from becoming a high school teacher to a doctor. How he felt being years “behind” his medical school classmates.  We also dive deep into his biggest struggle: residency. The day-to-day grind that pushes you in ways you can’t imagine + the politics... The challenges of intern year and how he "climbed" out of a dark tunnel that he didn't realize he was in.  [ From the archives. ] SUBSCRIBE. Rate and review! Share this episode with one person today. Thank you : )  ----- Follow the journeys:  Dr. Ron Ortizo IG > @ronaldortizomd Dr. Trot:  Dr. Trot > @iamdrtrot  DOCTORGOALS > @doctorgoals  Comfy shirts > doctorgoals.com Contract negotiation tips: click here!