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

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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?

In this episode, I’m sharing a 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!

There’s also a free timeline template you can download to chart your career path. This exercise helps you see the major events of your medical training and career. You may see patterns and clues that will enhance your decision-making.

What we’re talking about in this episode:

  • How to go forward from the white coat crossroads
  • A three-step process to help with the decision-making
    • Telling your story
    • A question you ask yourself
    • A permission slip
  • A little bit about my story

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Freebie! Download the timeline template where you can chart your journey from when you first decided to become a doctor up to the current time. I’ve included my own timeline and several sample templates for you. www.doctorscrossing.com/timeline


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16 Comments

  1. K Kay Moody on October 16, 2020 at 1:00 am

    Thank you

    • Heather Fork on October 16, 2020 at 1:03 am

      You are very welcome K Kay Moody. My pleasure.

  2. NJ on October 16, 2020 at 12:01 pm

    Listening to this podcast really encouraged me today….it literally gave me hope and lifted my spirit…thank you so very much!

    • Heather Fork on October 16, 2020 at 1:57 pm

      Yay!! You are incredibly welcome NJ! That is my goal, to give you hope and have you feel empowered. Hope is not in vain. You have what it takes to do whatever is going to make your life great.

  3. Dr. William Stiles on October 17, 2020 at 5:07 pm

    Wow !!! Heather is such a gifted asset to help doctors find their niche. I can’t wait to hear more.

    • Heather Fork on October 17, 2020 at 7:15 pm

      Awe! Thank you kindly Dr. Stiles! You are super sweet. Lots of blessings to you.

  4. Heath Jolliff, DO on October 17, 2020 at 11:34 pm

    Heather: This was great. Thank you for the work you do to help physicians. All the best!

    • Heather Fork on October 18, 2020 at 3:06 am

      Thank you so much Dr. Heath Joliff! I appreciate your taking the time to have a listen and share your encouragement. Your physician coaching website looks great by the way! Thank you for all that you offer for doctors.

  5. Jennifer on October 29, 2020 at 7:52 pm

    Thank you so much for this! Very eye-opening and helpful things to ponder. And thank you for sharing your journey too.

    • Heather on October 29, 2020 at 8:03 pm

      Very kind of you Jennifer! Thanks so much for taking the time to listen and share your lovely comments! I hope your journey brings you much joy as well. Heather

  6. Dr. Jerry Wehr on November 4, 2020 at 10:35 pm

    I just found your first podcast online and it was like a gift from heaven! After 40 years of primary care in family medicine, I am at a crossroads looking for direction for next steps. Thanks for the jump start! You have the gift of healing beyond your dermatology skills, Dr. Fork. I look forward to hearing more of your podcasts. Godspeed.

    • Heather Fork on November 4, 2020 at 11:45 pm

      Dr. Jerry Wehr! Oh my gosh, thank you for your lovely words! I’m so glad you found my podcast and it gave you a jump start! You have been hard at work healing others for a most impressive number of years. A deep bow to you for all you have done for others for over 4 decades. I am excited for your next steps. Thank you again for taking the time to write such a nice comment. Heather

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    • Heather Fork on December 15, 2020 at 5:00 am

      Thank you, Vijay.

  8. Lucy on March 9, 2021 at 6:12 am

    Awww..My favorite podcast.. so deep and sincere.. and.. calming!
    I was able to let go of anxiety and connect to my deeper and wiser self while listening to it..
    I loved the journey down the timeline- it really helps to connect the dots!

    • Heather Fork on March 9, 2021 at 2:44 pm

      I’m so glad this episode was helpful for you Lucy! I really wanted it to be a source of alleviating anxiety and any sense of feeling like you had to be someone you are not. Thanks for commenting and also for downloading the timeline. It was fun to make and I think it is clarifying to see your journey laid out in front of you.. and as you said, connect the dots!

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