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The Doctor's Crossing Carpe Diem Podcast

Heather Fork, MD
Career Transition
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Burnout
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Physician Burnout
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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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Recent Guests

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
Dr. Mandy Armitage
PMNR and sports medicine physician
Nonclinical Physicians Network (NPN)
Episode: Episode #250: Two Physicians, One Mission: Building a Nonclinical Career Conference
Dr. Morgan Leafe
Pediatrician and informaticist
Nonclinical Physicians Network (NPN)
Episode: Episode #250: Two Physicians, One Mission: Building a Nonclinical Career Conference
Trevor Cabrera
A pediatrician who pursued locum tenens early in his career; describes himself as the Nomadic Pediatrician
Nomadic Pediatrician blog
Episode: Episode #249: Is Locums Right for You? A Flexible Path You Might Be Overlooking
Dr. Purvi Mehra
Physician who transitioned into clinical research leadership and entrepreneurship
Clinical research executive; founder of a clinical research company
Episode: Episode #248: The Unexpected Career Path That Started with Moonlighting
Jonathan Komar
Physician who built a career around optimizing EMR systems and informatics
Optima Medical (EMR manager)
Episode: Episode #247: What if Your EMR Frustration Is a Career Clue? Exploring Clinical Informatics

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 Statesa month 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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Episode #252: The Surgeon's Crossroads: Is This a Hard Season or Time for a Change?
Q: What resources do you offer for surgeons facing these crossroads?
A trainee-to-attending master class, the Empowered Surgeon Group for ongoing support, and one-on-one coaching to tailor strategies to individual career paths.
Episode #252: The Surgeon's Crossroads: Is This a Hard Season or Time for a Change?
Q: How do you help someone distinguish imposter syndrome from a real need to improve or change careers?
By examining both internal triggers and objective skills, using a framework that includes accountability, feedback, and contrasting the surgeon's intentions with the actual outcomes, while also considering the emotional toll of ongoing stress.
Episode #252: The Surgeon's Crossroads: Is This a Hard Season or Time for a Change?
Q: What would you say is the first step for a surgeon who is doubting their career and considering a change?
Get curious about the emotion, identify its origin, and explore whether it stems from a temporary season or a deeper pattern rooted in past experiences, like a rupture from childhood.
Episode #250: Two Physicians, One Mission: Building a Nonclinical Career Conference
Q: What makes in-person events more valuable than virtual ones for this audience?
Being in the same room helps attendees validate their feelings, network authentically, and gain tangible exposure to nonclinical career options through speaking with practitioners and peers.
Episode #250: Two Physicians, One Mission: Building a Nonclinical Career Conference
Q: What prompted you to start the in-person Nonclinical Career Conference?
We felt an in-person event was essential to connect people, provide practical guidance, and build a community after there was a gap for live networking and mentorship for physicians exploring nonclinical paths.

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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. Gay Hendricks
3. Melinda Thacker
4. Keagan Hadley
5. Dr. Mandy Armitage
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