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The Doctor's Crossing Carpe Diem Podcast

Heather Fork, MD
Career Transition
Work-Life Balance
Mental Health
Burnout
Telemedicine
Non-Clinical Careers
Physician Burnout
Mindfulness
Career Satisfaction
Nonclinical Careers
Consulting
Self-Compassion
Personal Development
Pharmaceutical Industry
Emergency Medicine
Artificial Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
Healthcare
Career Coaching
Stress Management

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 re... more

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If you have medical school loans or are about to take them on, you may be wondering how the recent changes actually affect you. If you're already working toward public service loan forgiveness, you may also be asking what happens if you change jobs o... more

Have you ever dreamed of living abroad but wondered how you'd make your career work, too? There are more options than you might think.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ashwini Bapat, a palliative care physician and co-founder of Hippocratic Adven... more

So much of the nonclinical job search is about getting to yes — the applications, the interviews, the waiting, and finally the offer. But what happens after you say yes? Depending on the role and the company, you may land in a thoughtful onboarding p... more

If you're applying for a nonclinical job, it can feel like everyone else knows the rules and no one has explained them to you. Do you need an internal referral? How much does that first recruiter call really matter? And what are interviewers actually... more

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Joy Sorensen Navarre
Founder and president of Navigate, helping physicians understand student loan repayment and forgiveness.
Navigate
Episode: Episode #259: Student Loans Have Changed: What Physicians Need to Know
Ashwini Bapat
Palliative care physician and co-founder of Hippocratic Adventures
Hippocratic Adventures
Episode: Episode #258: Want to Live Abroad? 5 Career Options for Physicians
Dr. Erik Lamberth
Pediatrician with pharma experience; returning guest who discussed nonclinical hiring processes
Pharmaceutical industry (Pfizer)
Episode: Episode #257: Onboarding for Success: Your First Year in a Nonclinical Role
Dr. Eric Lamberth
Pediatrician turned pharma executive; former vaccine program leader at Pfizer
Clear Points Advisory
Episode: Episode #256: Behind the Scenes of Nonclinical Hiring
Steven Labkoff
Internist and cardiologist, physician executive, clinical informatics specialist, AR platform leader
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; co-host of Practical AI in Healthcare
Episode: Episode #255: From Charting to Clinical Decisions: How AI Is Changing Medicine
Heather Hansen
Attorney, mediator, author, former medical malpractice defense attorney, speaker
Hansen Law / The Elegant Warrior
Episode: Episode #254: Difficult Conversations at the White Coat Crossroads
Gay Hendricks
Renowned psychologist, author of The Big Leap and The Genius Zone
Hendricks Institute
Episode: Episode #253: Successful but Still Unfulfilled? Discover Your Zone of Genius
Melinda Thacker
ENT surgeon, master coach, TEDx speaker, host of Surgeons on Purpose podcast
melthackercoaching.com
Episode: Episode #252: The Surgeon's Crossroads: Is This a Hard Season or Time for a Change?
Keagan Hadley
Associate Director of Medical Writing, with a doctorate in occupational therapy
Regulatory medical writing industry (employer not specified in this segment)
Episode: Episode #251: Regulatory Writing: An Overlooked Career Path for Detail-Oriented Physicians

Host

Dr. Heather Fork
Host and physician career coach; dermatologist by training with extensive experience guiding physicians toward meaningful nonclinical paths.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 234 ratings
  • Physician

    Fantastic episode with Dr Hendricks! I must say Heather Fork is a calming voice and always asks the questions that I would want to ask, of her guests! This podcast is a gift. Thank you, Dr Fork!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Nicole S
    United States3 months ago
  • Highly recommend for every doc

    Thank you Dr Heather Fork for all you do in empowering physicians through your podcast. I routinely recommend your podcast to physician friends and colleagues. This podcast covers a variety of topics ranging for career change to physician wellness to physician empowerment. Take a listen and I know you will love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FormerHoosier
    United Statesa year ago
  • Listening for clarity

    Just listened to #68. It was EXACTLY what I needed to hear! I have been mulling over becoming a patient advocate and this gives concrete advice not only on doing that but pursuing other directions from clinical practice. THANK YOU

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P4t7y
    United States2 years ago
  • Just found today

    Yes I just found today as I linked to Dike Drummond’s retirement session. So many great insights. Browsing though the broad topics looks like hours of great audio.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Junebugg388
    United States2 years ago
  • Consistently interesting, relevant, relatable, actionable

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for 2-3 years. I’ve never heard a bad interview here. Guests are always interesting and willing to share good information. It has helped me tremendously in thinking about career options/transitions. Now the retirement series is helping me navigate slowing down and formulating a retirement plan. Thank you so much Dr. Fork!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DABridges
    United States2 years ago

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Thoughtful, actionable guidance for doctors considering nonclinical paths.
High-quality guests who share practical career steps.
Consistently offers hope and structure for navigating burnout and career pivots.
Warm, compassionate host with relatable storytelling and coaching insights.

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#201
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Episode #259: Student Loans Have Changed: What Physicians Need to Know
Q: What kinds of jobs can allow physicians to continue pursuing public service loan forgiveness, including nonclinical roles?
Qualifying employment can include eligible nonprofit organizations, federal or local government, and tribal employers. Potential roles include medical director, patient safety and quality leadership, public health, NIH research, informatics, and physician-advisor work, provided the employer and position meet the program requirements.
Episode #259: Student Loans Have Changed: What Physicians Need to Know
Q: What are the major recent changes to student loans?
Navarre describes new lifetime borrowing limits, a new Repayment Assistance Plan, and the end of the SAVE plan. She advises borrowers to monitor policy changes and proactively select a replacement repayment plan when required.
Episode #258: Want to Live Abroad? 5 Career Options for Physicians
Q: What are the four important questions to ask yourself if you're even curious about what life abroad could look like for you?
Bapat suggests defining the day-to-day life desired, deciding whether to continue clinical medicine, assessing household financial needs based on the destination, and considering how much change can be handled at once.
Episode #258: Want to Live Abroad? 5 Career Options for Physicians
Q: How do they start thinking about this?
Bapat recommends considering the desired lifestyle first, then evaluating career paths that could support it. Local licensure is only one option; physicians can also use telemedicine, work clinical blocks in the United States, shift to nonclinical work, or take a sabbatical.
Episode #256: Behind the Scenes of Nonclinical Hiring
Q: How should candidates approach salary expectations and negotiations early in the process?
Discuss a realistic pay range and pay band, focusing on fair compensation that aligns with the role and long-term value, while not delaying the process with unmet expectations.

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The show centers on physicians exploring nonclinical and leadership paths, offering practical guidance for career pivots, startup involvement, regulatory writing, informatics, and patient-facing roles beyond traditional practice. Conversations consistently emphasize taking actionable steps, leveraging coaching and mentorship, and balancing clinical duties with new opportunities. A notable throughline is turning adversity—burnout, malpractice stress, or system constraints—into momentum for meaningful work, whether inside healthcare, in tech, or as educators and entrepreneurs. The format often features experienced clinicians who have successfully diversified their careers, providing templates, resources, and mindset strategies for others cons... more

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2. Ashwini Bapat
3. Dr. Erik Lamberth
4. Dr. Eric Lamberth
5. Steven Labkoff
6. Heather Hansen
7. Gay Hendricks
8. Melinda Thacker

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