Mindful Medics | Episode 6

Journeys in Healing: Dr. Xunda Gibson’s Global Adventures in Travel Medicine

In this insightful episode of Mindful Medics, Dr. Leonaura Rhodes interviews Dr. Xunda Gibson, founder of Sol, MD Travel. Dr. Gibson shares how her career was shaped by pivotal moments, including a childhood choking incident and a malpractice lawsuit. The conversation explores the financial advantages of travel medicine, strategies for stress management, and Dr. Gibson’s advice for achieving financial literacy in the medical field. This episode offers invaluable insights for doctors looking to transition into travel medicine.

Published on
September 17, 2024

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Chapters

  • (00:00) Dr. Leonaura Rhodes welcomes Dr. Xunda Gibson to Mindful Medics
  • (01:51) Early life in rural Alabama and inspiration to pursue medicine
  • (05:51) Deciding to pursue a career in medicine
  • (08:34) Discovery of travel medicine and its appeal
  • (15:28) Advice for younger doctors on financial literacy
  • (18:27) Mindfulness practice and its role in maintaining balance
  • (20:24) Top three tips from Dr. Gibson’s extensive medical career
  • (26:48) Challenges of working outside the U.S. as an American-trained physician
  • (29:16) Dr. Gibson’s thoughts on the realities of healthcare