The DOCTORGOALS Podcast by Alana Jasper-Trotter, MD

05.06.2024

Just Keep Showing up with Chris Wachuku

"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...

04.29.2024

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...

04.15.2024

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

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:...

04.08.2024

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

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...

03.25.2024

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

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...

03.18.2024

So You Matched, Now What!?

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 :...

03.11.2024

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

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...

03.04.2024

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

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...

02.19.2024

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

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...

02.12.2024

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

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...

02.05.2024

Doctors Share Why They Chose Their Specialty

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...

01.29.2024

Busy Nutrition with Dr. Lauren Powell (Revamped!)

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...

01.22.2024

How to Negotiate for a Moving Bonus

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...

01.15.2024

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

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.com

01.08.2024

Trusting the Process with Dr. RJ Turner | Sports Medicine

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...

01.01.2024

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

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 >...

12.25.2023

A (Holiday) Special Reminder

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

12.18.2023

People Will People

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...

12.11.2023

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

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...

12.04.2023

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

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...

11.27.2023

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

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...

11.20.2023

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

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...

11.13.2023

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

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 ]:...

11.06.2023

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

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......

10.23.2023

The 1 Tip I Wish Every Medical Student Knew

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10.16.2023

What They Wish They Knew Before: Pre-Med Edition

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! ...

10.09.2023

Almost Leaving Medicine with Trauma Surgeon Dr. Brittney Culp

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...

10.02.2023

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

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...

09.25.2023

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

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". ...

09.18.2023

How to Better Learn AND Retain Information with Harrison White

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...

09.11.2023

How to Bounce Back After Failing Step 1 with Jon Caggiano

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: ...

09.04.2023

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

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...

08.28.2023

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

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...

08.21.2023

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

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...

08.14.2023

Apply This Tip and Watch Success Follow

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. ...

08.07.2023

What They Wish They Knew Before: Medical School Edition

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. ...

07.31.2023

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