You can ace every exam and still fail medicine if you don't learn these rules.

In this episode, Dr. Felix Boecker pulls back the curtain on the Hidden Curriculum of Medicine.

While medical school teaches you pathophysiology and treatment algorithms, there is a whole other curriculum that nobody writes down. It is the informal socialization process—the unwritten rules and cultural expectations that determine whether you thrive or get crushed during clinical training.

In this video, we discuss:

• The Power of Hierarchy: Understanding your place, from medical student to attending.
• The Art of "Questioning Upward": How to challenge a senior without being labeled insubordinate.
• The Performance Trap: Why intangibles like attitude and work ethic matter more than medical knowledge in evaluations.
• The Culture of Toughness: How the glorification of suffering leads to burnout and moral injury.
• Specialty Culture: Why the unwritten rules change between surgery, internal medicine, and psychiatry.

Stop surviving the system and start owning your career.

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Is Medicine Right for You? The Questions No One Asks

Are you considering a career in medicine?

Or are you already a student or physician wondering if you made the right choice?

Trauma Surgeon, Wound Care Specialist, and Life Coach, Dr. Felix Boecker, is here to tell you the truth. He shares his own unpredictable journey—from being a general surgeon he never wanted to be, to a trauma surgeon in the Air Force, to a wound care specialist, and finally to a life coach after two divorces.

Most people ask about MCAT scores, salary, and lifestyle specialties, but they don't ask the questions that actually matter.

Dr. Boecker reveals the 6 questions you MUST answer honestly to determine if you will thrive in medicine, or if medicine will destroy you:

• Motivation: Why do you actually want to do this? (Beyond "I want to help people")
• Identity: Are you willing to let medicine consume your identity? It will take everything you give it.
• Relationships: What are you willing to sacrifice? Medicine will damage your relationships. Dr. Boecker was divorced twice, with medicine playing a significant role.
• Emotional Toll: Are you prepared for the mental and emotional toll, including high rates of physician depression, anxiety, and suicide?
• Financial Reality: Do you understand the massive debt (up to $400,000 or more) and the true financial picture compared to other fields?
• Autonomy: Can you function without control in a business-driven system ruled by administrators and insurance companies?

Ultimately, Dr. Boecker advocates for Extreme Ownership—taking full control of your career and well-being because you're the only one who can fix it.

If you've listened to this and still want to pursue medicine, go in with your eyes open and have a plan for protecting what matters: your mental health, your relationships, your identity, and your finances.

In this episode, we explore the importance of embracing imperfection in relationships and how it can lead to deeper connections and greater understanding. We'll discuss the signs and symptoms of not embracing authenticity, as well as reasons why people struggle with it, and provide actionable tips for building more authentic relationships.

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Dr. Robyn Odegaard shares expert advice on healing from trauma, self-love, and personal growth. If you're struggling with mental health or toxic relationships, this episode is a must!

Discover how Dr. Robyn Odegaard, a high-performance business psychologist, overcame a traumatic upbringing in a cult and cartel to achieve remarkable personal and professional success. In this inspiring interview, she shares her insights on self-love, recognizing toxic situations, and building supportive relationships. Learn practical strategies for overcoming adversity, finding motivation for change, and creating a fulfilling life.

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Connect with Dr. Robyn Odegaard:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/

https://www.MentalMacGyver.com

https://www.youtube.com/@DrRobyn

This conversation was recorded on 2024-09-17.

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Feeling emotionally disconnected from your partner? Notice unresolved conflicts and a lack of intimacy? This video reveals 5 crucial signs that your relationship might be on the brink and offers actionable steps to rebuild your bond. Learn how to improve communication, validate emotions, and address attachment styles that may be driving you apart. Discover practical tips to rekindle the emotional connection and strengthen your partnership.

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Struggling to form meaningful relationships? Join Felix Boecker as he sits down with renowned social connections coach, Lee Hopkins, for a transformative conversation. Discover actionable strategies to navigate vulnerability, break generational communication patterns, and cultivate genuine connections that last.

Success Coaching by successWerk:

https://www.successWerk.co

S.I.M.P.L.E. Networking Tool Book:

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Connect with Coach Lee Hopkins:

Website

TikTok

YouTube

LinkedIn

Meaningful Connections Workbook

Events & More

This conversation was recorded on 2024-09-10.

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Is your career sabotaging your love life?

In this revealing episode, host Felix Boecker exposes the top 5 warning signs that your relationship is on the brink of collapse.

Discover practical strategies to reignite your love, avoid common pitfalls, and strengthen your bond.

Learn about the exclusive LoveForge program, designed to help couples rebuild and thrive.

Don't let your career steal your love!

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https://www.successWerk.co

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Discover how a Marine, Nathaniel Hovsepian, transformed his military experience into a thriving real estate empire. Learn about his journey, strategies, and mindset that helped him achieve financial freedom and success. From wholesaling to property investment, this episode offers valuable insights for aspiring real estate investors.

Success Coaching by successWerk:

https://www.successWerk.co

S.I.M.P.L.E. Networking Tool Book:

https://amzn.to/3TiQHwH

Connect with Nathaniel:

https://www.nathanielhovsepian.com

This conversation was recorded on 2024-09-03.

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