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Surgeon, Interrupted

Hippocratic Collective
Surgery
Medicine
Career Transition
Residency
Hippocratic Collective
Medical Training
Gervais Principle
H.R. 1
Medical Education
The Office
Physician Advocacy
Work-Life Balance
Organizational Dynamics
Medicaid
Female Surgeons
Personal Growth
Healthcare Management
Power Dynamics
Social Structures
Frances Mei

A raw, reality-style podcast following Dr. Frances Mei Hardin’s final months as a surgeon and her bold leap into the unknown. Through solo episodes and unfiltered guest convos, it captures the chaos, clarity, and courage of walking away from a “dream career” to choose something better. For high-achievers, burnt-out professionals, and anyone ready to rewrite the rules - this isn’t just a show. It’s... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when grief collides with medical training?

In this deeply personal episode of Surgeon, Interrupted, Frances Mei sits down with family physician, educator, and author Dr. Shanda McManus to discuss loss, caregiving, resilience, and the hi... more

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What happens when your residency program suddenly shuts down mid-training?

In this episode of Surgeon, Interrupted, Frances Mei sits down with internal medicine physician Dr. Julia Torrellas to discuss one of the most destabilizing experiences a tra... more

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What does it actually feel like to finish a plastic surgery residency in 2026?

In this episode of Surgeon, Interrupted, Frances Mei sits down with graduating plastic surgery resident Dr. Liz Malphrus just days before graduation to reflect on the end... more

Why does the United States spend more on healthcare than ever before while chronic disease continues to rise?

In this episode of Surgeon Interrupted, Frances Mei sits down with reconstructive plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Mirrer to explore the systems ... more

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Recent Guests

Julia Torrellas
Internal medicine physician, educator
Episode: Her Residency Program Shut Down Mid-Training. Then Everything Changed.
Liz Malphrus
Plastic surgeon; residency graduate transitioning to private practice aesthetics
Private practice aesthetics / medical group
Episode: I Thought I'd Stay in Academic Medicine. Residency Changed My Mind.
Joshua Mirrer
Recon plastic surgeon with broad interests in health systems and policy
Episode: A Plastic Surgeon’s Warning: Why Healthcare Rewards Treatment, Not Health
Donna Bulseco
Editor of Intima, contributing to medical humanities and narrative medicine
Intima Magazine
Episode: From InStyle to Intima: Curating the Stories of Healthcare with Donna Bulseco
Joan Chan
Physician and educator invited to discuss med-ed and residency leadership
Family doctor; educator in medical education
Episode: You Can Have It All, Just Not All at Once with Dr. Joan Chan
Kelly Schmidt
ENT attending physician and former resident
[Not explicitly stated in transcript]
Episode: [TW: Miscarriage] Fertility, Miscarriage & Residency: A Surgeon’s Story
Imane Tarib
Cornea specialist and ophthalmologist, IMG who pursued US training and fellowships
ophthalmology; bascom palmer fellowships, Cleveland Clinic, etc.
Episode: USMLE Step 1 Failure to U.S. Doctor: IMG Journey No One Talks About | Imane Tarib, MD
Colleen Plein
ENT physician
Episode: Why So Many Doctors Feel Like Outsiders | Neurodivergence in Medicine
Shay Taylor
Upcoming med school graduate, matched future Yale Anesthesia resident
Yale University
Episode: Janitor to Doctor: Shay Taylor’s Journey to Yale Anesthesia

Host

Frances Mei Hardin
Host and prominent figure exploring medicine, career transitions, and leadership through a candid, no-nonsense lens.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • The *vulnerability*

    This podcast is a beautiful display of the depth and vulnerability needed to reintroduce hope for anyone disillusioned by medical training or the medical system. Beautiful stories from strong and competent leaders in society who got in the arena and wrestled with shame surrounding their profession and training. A resource sorely needed amongst the medical community. A catalyst of real change. If we can’t be honest and open about the problem, we can’t enact meaningful change. This is fertile grou... more

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    5
    Ipadstudent
    United States6 months ago
  • Love it!

    Thank you for these candid convos! The surgical profession needs this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Girl doc 55
    United States6 months ago
  • I’m hooked!!

    Dr. Hardin says the things everyone else wants to ignore, and really exposes you to the reality of working in healthcare. She is so calculated in her mission yet finds a way to add her personality and humor into each episode. I’m learning and cracking up at the same time!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Azrene User
    United Statesa year ago
  • A must listen

    Love this honest informative interesting and surprisingly laugh out loud funny podcast. I don’t even work in medicine and find this such a great listen! Highly recommend to anyone who has worked in a bad work environment and wants to feel empowered to change their life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Domer20
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great listen!

    This podcast offers a fresh perspective on medicine and is great for anyone who wants to pursue a major life change in any field!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amknk18976
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans value candid conversations about burnout and change, not just clinical prowess.
Listeners praise the vulnerability and honesty that redefine medical culture.
Listeners appreciate practical wisdom for pursuing life beyond medicine and for supporting others through transitions.
The host's storytelling is described as magnetic, insightful, and often funny, making heavy topics approachable.

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Talking Points

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Breaking In: Dr. Brian Nwannunu on Orthopedics, Representation, and Resilience
Q: Can you share with us what your daily life looks like and how upbringing shapes your day-to-day handling of setbacks?
He outlines a typical week with heavy clinic loads, on-call duties, and multiple surgeries, emphasizing prioritization, triage, and the mental discipline to compartmentalize both professional and personal life.
Graphic Medicine Explained: Healing Through Comics with Dr. Ryan Montoya
Q: What is the most important early step in learning to tell medical stories visually?
Focus on showing rather than telling, study how to structure a scene, and practice editing to capture the essence of the moment within the limited panel space.
Graphic Medicine Explained: Healing Through Comics with Dr. Ryan Montoya
Q: How should a medical student start exploring graphic medicine with limited resources?
Start with whatever you have—a pen and paper or an iPhone—and gradually build from there, reaching out to the graphic medicine community for support and guidance.
Becoming an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon: Dr. Claudia Dukler on Resilience, Identity, and Kindness in Medicine
Q: Was it always obvious to you that dentistry would be your path, or did you consider the MD/DO route as well?
Claudia describes weighing options throughout school, shadowing various specialties, and ultimately choosing OMFS to combine dental training with broader medical knowledge.
Modeling, Medicine, and the Match: IMG & Model Abhilasha on Confidence and Culture
Q: What advice would you give other medical students who want to pursue passions outside medicine?
Make time for yourself, prioritize self-care, and pursue hobbies that recharge you, because a balanced life supports sustainable medical practice and prevents burnout.

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This show follows high-achieving medical professionals as they navigate burnout, career transitions, and meaningful reinvention beyond traditional medical roles. Episodes mix intimate solo reflections with candid conversations with peers and guests who bridge medicine with leadership, policy, the arts, and entrepreneurship. Listeners likely include doctors, residents, and healthcare professionals seeking pragmatic strategies for work-life balance, mentorship, and pursuing fulfilling paths outside the operating room. A notable strength is the honest, sometimes provocative lens on medical culture, equity, and personal growth, often served with humor and practical takeaways.

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1. Julia Torrellas
2. Liz Malphrus
3. Joshua Mirrer
4. Donna Bulseco
5. Joan Chan
6. Kelly Schmidt
7. Imane Tarib
8. Colleen Plein

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