EPISODES
Episodes

Monday Jun 23, 2025
Mastering Contract Negotiation: 10 Essential Tips For Physicians
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Join us in this episode of Adoctorsjourney Podcast as we dive deep into an essential skill for physicians—contract negotiation. Whether starting your career or making a career move, these ten crucial tips will guide you towards securing the best possible terms in your physician contract.
From understanding different contract types and utilizing market research to practical communication strategies and avoiding common pitfalls, this episode offers well-researched, valuable insights. Perfect for physicians aiming to navigate their professional journey with greater confidence and success.
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Monday Jun 16, 2025
Mastering Contract Negotiations for Physicians Masterclass
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Welcome to our comprehensive webinar on mastering contract negotiations for physicians, hosted by Dr. Miguel Villagra and joined by Dr. Jordan Frey. Learn essential strategies and insights into negotiating contracts effectively, whether they be standard employment contracts, partnership agreements, or locum tenens contracts. Our discussion also covers the importance of leveraging your skills, the pitfalls to avoid, and the essential tools and frameworks you can use for a successful negotiation.
Don’t miss out on actionable tips and real-life examples shared by experienced professionals.
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Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
In this episode of 'A Doctor's Journey Podcast,' host Dr. Miguel Villagra sits down with Dr. Barry Chaiken, a healthcare innovation expert with over 25 years of experience. They discuss the transformative impact of AI on healthcare, including its role in clinical decision support, reducing administrative burdens, and enhancing patient-physician relationships. Dr. Chaiken shares practical insights on implementing AI tools, addressing algorithm bias, and overcoming barriers in adoption. The conversation also delves into the economics of AI, its potential to streamline operations, and its implications for physician burnout and entrepreneurship in the healthcare sector.

Monday May 26, 2025
Career Transition Strategies Part 2
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
In this episode of A Doctor's Journey Podcast, Dr. Miguel Villagra delves into career changes and transitions in the medical field. He emphasizes the importance of defining personal success, understanding one's purpose, and leveraging strengths while addressing weaknesses.
Dr. Villagra discusses the concept of flow, debunks common fallacies about predictability, control, and fixed identity, and provides practical tips for embracing change. He also highlights the value of self-awareness, gratitude, and setting boundaries, along with the benefits of coaching in combating burnout and achieving personal and professional growth. Tune in to learn how to navigate your career journey with intention, purpose, and the right frameworks.
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Monday May 12, 2025
Career Transition Strategies Part 1
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
In this episode of A Doctor's Journey podcast, we delve into the crucial topic of career transitions in medicine. Dr. Miguel Villagra shares personal experiences moving from hospital medicine to various leadership positions and building a real estate portfolio.
Highlighting the prevalent issues of burnout and dissatisfaction among healthcare professionals, this episode offers valuable insights and a comprehensive roadmap for thriving beyond clinical practice. He discusses building a career and life portfolio, the importance of mentorship, and the concept of work-life integration. Tune in to discover how you can navigate career transitions successfully and achieve fulfillment in both personal and professional life.
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Monday Apr 28, 2025
From Stress to Success - Mental Fitness Masterclass
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Join us for an insightful seminar titled 'From Stress to Success' where we discuss mental fitness for busy physicians. The session covers the pandemic of physician burnout, with 60% of physicians affected. Learn about the shocking statistics that nearly 33% of physicians plan to quit their jobs or transition to part-time roles. Presented by a physician, entrepreneur, and Certified Physician Life Coach, this webinar takes you through personal experiences, challenges, and the tools used to overcome burnout.
Discover the power of positive intelligence and the concept of mental fitness, and learn how to turn negative emotions into opportunities for growth. Gain valuable insights into the Pareto principle, decision-making frameworks, and how to build resilience. Explore techniques to quiet your inner critic and strengthen your sage perspective. Perfect for physicians and entrepreneurs alike, this seminar offers practical tips and robust strategies to reclaim joy and fulfillment in your personal and professional life.
#PositiveIntelligence #MentalFitness #PhysicianWellness #CareerTransition #LifeCoaching #Leadership #Entrepreneurship
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Monday Apr 14, 2025
Artificial Intelligence for Productivity
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Dive into the transformative world of artificial intelligence (AI) in this episode. Explore the fundamentals of AI, its applications in healthcare and business, best practices for implementation, and top tools like ChatGPT. Learn how AI can automate administrative tasks, enhance diagnostic accuracy, manage patients effectively, and predict health outcomes proactively.
Discover practical tips for integrating AI into existing systems, guaranteeing data security, and ensuring ethical considerations. Real-world case studies demonstrate AI's impact in medical diagnostics, business analytics, and customer service.
Visit https://adoctorsjourney.com/ to learn more about our coaching programs. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Healthcare #Business #Productivity #MachineLearning #DeepLearning #NLP

Monday Mar 31, 2025
Telemedicine: A Physicians Tool for Combating Burnout
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
In this episode, we delve into the transformative potential of telemedicine in enhancing patient care and alleviating physician burnout. Explore the impacts of burnout on physicians and patient care, and discover how telemedicine offers flexible work arrangements, reduces administrative burden, and improves work-life balance.
Learn actionable steps to implement telemedicine effectively and foresee the future of this technology in promoting sustainable practice models and improving healthcare access.
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Monday Mar 17, 2025
Mastering Career Pivoting for Physicians | Jennny Blake's Pivot Guide
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
In this episode of Adoctorsjourney podcast, Dr. Miguel Villagra explores how physicians can manage career transitions using principles from Jenny Blake's book 'Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One.' The discussion covers the four key stages of pivoting—Plant, Scan, Pilot, and Launch—helping listeners strategically plan their career changes.
Dr. Villagra emphasizes the importance of leveraging existing strengths and experiences, networking, and continuous education to navigate shifts within or outside of medicine effectively. He also shares his personal journey through various career pivots and highlights the resources available at adoctorsjourney.com that can assist listeners in their transition journeys.

Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
In this episode of Adoctorsjourney podcast, host Miguel Villagra, MD is joined by Dr. Lillian Liang Emlet, an academic physician, simulation educator, and certified professional coach specializing in energy leadership. With over two decades of experience in emergency and critical care medicine, Dr. Emlet founded Transforming Healthcare Coaching to help clinicians rediscover their purpose and elevate both personal and professional aspects of their lives. Tune in as she shares her inspiring journey from a small rural town in Pennsylvania to becoming a pioneer in critical care training and healthcare coaching. Learn about the pivotal role of energy in leadership, the importance of aligning with one's values and purpose, and how coaching can prevent burnout and foster growth in the healthcare industry. Discover practical advice on balancing multiple roles, maintaining equilibrium between personal and professional life, and the future of healthcare with AI and coaching. Don't miss this insightful conversation that highlights the transformative power of coaching and its impact on the healthcare system.