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The Doctor's Crossing Carpe Diem Podcast

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.

Podcast · By Heather Fork, MD · English · Official site

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Sep 23, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 23, 2026

    Episode #256: Behind the Scenes of Nonclinical Hiring (opens the original)

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    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 trying to assess once you reach the formal rounds? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Erik Lamberth, a pediatrician who spent 18 years in clinical practice, academia, and research before transitioning into the pharmaceutical industry. Although Erik'

  2. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    Episode #255: From Charting to Clinical Decisions: How AI Is Changing Medicine (opens the original)

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    AI is already changing how physicians work, and we're still in the early stages. It may be drafting your notes while you stay present with the patient, handling a first pass at the inbox, or simply something your practice has begun to consider. Either way, the questions follow quickly: How reliable are these tools? Where do they fall short? And how do we use them well without creating new problems? For many clinicians, patient care isn't what wears them down. It's everything surrounding it. That

  3. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    Episode #254: Difficult Conversations at the White Coat Crossroads (opens the original)

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    You know something needs to change in your career, but actually asking for what you need can feel daunting. How do you ask to reduce your hours or take less call without seeming uncommitted? How do you tell your spouse you're thinking about leaving medicine when they're worried about the financial uncertainty? And what do you say when people keep asking "what's next?" and you honestly don't know yet? These conversations at the crossroads can feel so high-stakes that it's tempting to avoid them,

  4. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

    Episode #253: Successful but Still Unfulfilled? Discover Your Zone of Genius (opens the original)

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    Have you achieved the success you once dreamed of, only to find yourself wondering, "Why doesn't this feel more fulfilling?" If so, you're not alone. In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Gay Hendricks joins me to explore why so many high-achieving physicians find themselves stuck despite doing work they're exceptionally good at. Together, we dive into his powerful concept of the Zone of Genius and how it can serve as a compass for creating a more meaningful, energized, and satisfying care

  5. Episode · Jul 29, 2026

    Episode #252: The Surgeon's Crossroads: Is This a Hard Season or Time for a Change? (opens the original)

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    Every physician faces difficult seasons. But how do you know when it's time to push through and when it's time to consider a different path? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Melinda Thacker, an ENT surgeon, master coach, TEDx speaker, and host of the Surgeons on Purpose podcast. After experiencing severe anxiety, insomnia, and panic attacks in the operating room, Dr. Thacker embarked on a journey of healing that transformed both her life and her career. Together, we explore how surgeons and cl

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