"If you're not able to do your job like an anesthesiologist or orthopedic surgeon, that you still have the ability to make an income." - Dr. Derrick Burgess Listen to the podcast, go to: https://bit.ly/TimeOut196 or check the video version: https://youtu.be/RfxbWJ9hoWI
"So that's one of the hardest things during in this transition time for doctors. You have to focus on so many things at the same time." - Dr. Derrick Burgess Listen to the podcast, go to: https://bit.ly/TimeOut196 or check the video version: https://youtu.be/RfxbWJ9hoWI
Becoming a doctor means learning to save lives under pressure, but no one prepares us for the emergencies in our own lives, especially the financial ones. We carry six-figure debt, face high expectations, and receive little guidance on managing money. While we handle medical crises with precision, we’re often left…
Sometimes the biggest dreams begin in the smallest rooms. Not because the room is grand or the lighting is perfect, but because the vision inside the person is too powerful to stay quiet. Indeed, it's not the size of the space that matters, it's what you dare to believe inside…
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Becoming a doctor takes years of hard work, long nights, and little rest. We learn how to care for others but no one really teaches us how to care for ourselves. Once the white coat is on, the outside world begins to matter more, our time, our peace, our money.…
Graduation is a big moment. It means one chapter is ending and a new one is starting. You might feel happy, proud, relieved, or even a little worried about what’s next. It’s okay to have all these feelings. The most important thing is to stop and see how far you’ve…
In a world full of copy-and-paste success stories, it's easy to believe that hard work alone is enough to make you stand out. But the truth is, doing your best doesn't always mean you're meeting the standard and meeting the standard doesn't mean you're the best. Many people are comfortable…
The journey through medical school and residency is tough, and it often feels like there’s no time for anything else. But once the white coat is on, life outside of medicine starts to matter more. The pandemic forced many to rethink everything, showing that being a doctor isn’t just about…
Many people struggle with feeling like they don’t belong or aren’t qualified enough to succeed. But the truth is, you already have everything you need to achieve your goals—it’s about doing the work and staying consistent. Key Takeaways: The importance of intentional parenting—knowing when to step in and when to…
