Secrets of Medical Coaching: An interview with Heather Fork, MD

07/24/22 • 27 min

The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner

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Thanks to Heather Fork, MD, for joining me on "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner!"

I first interviewed Heather about her coaching practice several years ago for Medscape.com, and she has valuable experience to share. Heather is a former dermatologist but discovered that private practice didn't align with her personality and long-term goals.

Dr. Fork became a physician career strategist and Master certified Coach 12 years ago. She has 2,500 hours of training and is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Since then, she has helped hundreds of physicians address career challenges such as the "Imposter Syndrome," burnout, and even boredom after years in a successful practice. Heather discusses who needs a coach, how to find a coach, when someone might need a therapist in addition to a coach, and how much coaching might cost.

Please join us for this engaging 25-minute interview!

You can listen to Heather's weekly podcast, "The Doctor's Crossing Carpe Diem Podcast," here: https://doctorscrossing.com/podcast-1

You can contact Heather at her website: https://doctorscrossing.com, where you can also find many free self-help resources.

Many thanks, Heather, for appearing on The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner!

Thanks also to CompHealth, the first locum tenens company, for sponsoring this program! If you are interested in trying locum tenens, please go to www.comphealth.com

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Thanks to Heather Fork, MD, for joining me on "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner!"

Please join us for this engaging 25-minute interview!

You can listen to Heather's weekly podcast, "The Doctor's Crossing Carpe Diem Podcast," here: https://doctorscrossing.com/podcast-1

You can contact Heather at her website: https://doctorscrossing.com, where you can also find many free self-help resources.

Many thanks, Heather, for appearing on The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner!

Thanks also to CompHealth, the first locum tenens company, for sponsoring this program! If you are interested in trying locum tenens, please go to www.comphealth.com

https://comphealth.com/inquire/general/0516/comphealth?source=podcast_Brand_drwilner

If you are interested in locum tenens, a good starting point is my book, "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens." Available on

To never miss a program, subscribe at www.andrewwilner.com. You'll learn about new episodes and other interesting programs I host on Medscape.com, ReachMD.com, and RadioMD.com.

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A Psychiatrist Writes: An interview with Ronald Pies, MD

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Thanks to Ronald Pies, MD, psychiatrist, author of eight books, and occasional writing collaborator with me on Medscape.com, for appearing on "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner." This interview was an excellent opportunity to learn more about Ron and how he balances his writing and medical careers.

Please join us for this 20-minute interview where Dr. Pies explains how writing has complemented his career as a practicing psychiatrist. He shares examples of other physician writers, such as the playwright Anton Checkov and poet William Carlos Williams. Dr. Pies discusses how fiction writing can lead to increased empathy and enhance the doctor-patient relationship.

Ron has also contributed for many years to PsychiatricTimes.com, where many of his articles (and a few of mine) can be found.

Ron is an "old school" physician-scholar and not much into social media. To find his books, check out Amazon.com. Here are three of his thought-provoking titles:

1. Everything Has Two Handles: The Stoic's Guide to the Art of Living

2. The Three-Petalled Rose: How the Synthesis of Judaism, Buddhism, and Stoicism Can Create a Healthy, Fulfilled and Flourishing Life

3. Becoming a Mensch: Timeless Talmudic Ethics for Everyone

I look forward to interviewing Dr. Pies again after the publication of his next book!

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Living the Warrior Code: an interview with Scott McDermott

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Thanks to Scott McDermott for joining me on "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner!"

Scott is an elite athlete, regularly competing in the Ultraman. This competition covers three days and makes a 26-mile marathon run look like a walk in the park. The Ultraman World Championships are held on the Big Island of Hawaii. The race includes a 6.2 mile ocean swim, 261.4 mile bike ride, and 52.4 mile run. What a test of human endurance! The prize? The thrill of competition, a sweaty tee-shirt, and a wet bathing suit!

In 2015, Scott experienced every athlete's nightmare. His bike skidded in the rain, and he crashed. Three days later, he woke up in an intensive care unit with a severe traumatic brain injury requiring neurosurgery, a fractured shoulder, wrist, and a variety of other injuries.

After returning home, Scott struggled to run his previously successful 15,000-square-foot gym. Finally, the COVID pandemic dealt a death blow to his business.

With the help of an amazingly supportive wife, friends, an extensive medical team, and three years of cognitive and physical rehabilitation, Scott recovered, started a new business and thrives as a fitness trainer and motivator. He has also returned to the Ultraman World Championships. Wow!

Here's a link to the feature-length documentary film about his accident and recovery, "Living the Warrior Code," on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwANynO24eA

Please listen as Scott shares his inspirational story during this 25-minute interview.

Scott can be reached at his website: http://www.scottyfit.com

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