When Residency Breaks You: How Dr. Michael Foti Rebuilt His Life

COVID, grief, burnout, anxiety—Dr. Michael Foti faced it all just months after finishing residency. But instead of leaving medicine behind, he found a new purpose in sharing his story and teaching the next generation of doctors. In this gripping episode of Beyond the Finish Line, Dr. Foti shares what no one tells you about life after residency—and how journaling, therapy, and family support helped him return to himself. Think “The Hidden Toll of Residency” meets “Mental Health in Medicine: The Unspoken Truth.”