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Heather Fork, MD
Are you a physician who’s questioning your career path? If you’re at the white coat crossroads, for whatever reason, this podcast is for you. We’re going to help you find your best path forward, whether it’s to be happier in patient care, transition to a nonclinical career, or do something completely different. In the weekly podcasts, we’re bringing you all the good stuff: -Actionable tools and resources to help you start making positive changes. -Interviews with physicians who’ve found new and fulfilling ways to practice as well as those who’ve transitioned into nonclinical careers. -Concrete advice for applying to jobs, using LinkedIn, interviewing, negotiating, and much more. Your host, Dr. Heather Fork, is a former board-certified dermatologist who transitioned into full-time career coaching for physicians over 10 years ago. She is a master certified coach who has been helping hundreds of physicians find ways to be happier both in medicine and beyond. Come visit us at www.doctorscrossing.com to learn more!
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A Cool Technique to Reduce Your Physician-Career Anxiety

A Cool Technique to Reduce Your Physician-Career Anxiety

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? Here’s a simple technique that will help you be more present and calm. If you’re wondering, this is NOT meditation. You can do this in less than a minute. You’ll get to hear two physicians doing this exercise for the first time and try it yourself.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/7
20:2802/12/2020
Why I Left Dermatology and Became a Physician Coach

Why I Left Dermatology and Became a Physician Coach

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 dermatologist but ended up leaving medicine - without a Plan B. You’ll hear about a time I refer to as “the crash” when things fell apart, and how I forged a new direction, creating the Doctor’s Crossing and doing the work I love helping hundreds of physicians with their own careers.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/6
31:4818/11/2020
Top 3 Nonclinical Job Sectors with Dr. John Jurica

Top 3 Nonclinical Job Sectors with Dr. John Jurica

Learn about the top 3 nonclinical job sectors for physicians. I’m interviewing Dr. John Jurica, host of the Physicians Nonclinical Career Podcast, about the most common transition sectors:  Pharma, Utilization Management, and Medical Writing.  Find out why these are great entry areas for nonclinical jobs right out of medicine.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/5
49:4811/11/2020
Do you have transferable skills for a nonclinical job?

Do you have transferable skills for a nonclinical job?

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 chopped liver,” episode, you’re going to see that you do indeed have many transferable skills. I’m also going to address the catch-22 of needing experience to land a job but not being able to get a job without experience. And you’ll also hear a funny story about a job I had in a well-known hotel kitchen.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/4
17:3404/11/2020
How to land a nonclinical job step-by-step

How to land a nonclinical job step-by-step

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, I interview a family practice physician who had no idea where she would end up when she starting coaching and through using the 5-step Carpe Diem process, she transitioned into a nonclinical job she loves. Listen in to find out how! www.doctorscrossing.com/3  
29:5628/10/2020
How to Keep your License Active if You Leave Medicine

How to Keep your License Active if You Leave Medicine

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 with Arnold Lorenzo, a licensing expert at  medicallicensing.com, we talk about how to keep your license active and give yourself the easiest path back into practice if you do leave.    You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here:   www.doctorscrossing.com/2
25:3821/10/2020
Episode #1: Leaving medicine. Should I stay or should I go?

Episode #1: Leaving medicine. Should I stay or should I go?

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 crossroads, how do you know if you can find a way to be happier in medicine or if it’s time to leave? Check out this three-step process you can use right now to start answering this question. There's no one right answer to this question, but there is a right answer for you. This episode is all about helping you find yours! You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/1
17:2914/10/2020