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Promising Young Surgeon

Promising Young Surgeon

with Creator and Host, Frances Mei Hardin, MD

There’s a dark side to becoming a white coat. Dr. Frances Mei Hardin reveals the hidden truths and raw realities of the grueling medical residency training system. With candid conversations and survival techniques, Promising Young Surgeon disrupts the status quo to spark change. Join the revolution—staying silent is no longer an option.

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Latest Episodes

  • Episode 8: Redefining the Modern Surgeon with Dr. Brittany Bankhead
  • Episode 7: Dr. Kojo Sarfo on Overcoming Rejection & The Freedom of Authenticity
  • Episode 6: Dr. Hannah Thompson & Chris Herring on Prioritizing Relationships, Parenthood, & the Residency Journey
  • Episode 5: Dr. Tosin Odunsi on Reinvention & the Power of Failing Forward
  • Episode 4: Managing Challenging Co-Residents & Finding Solutions with Dr. Umstattd
  • Episode 3: Preventing Burnout & Achieving Work-Life Balance in Healthcare
  • Episode 2: Beyond the Operating Room: Institutional Dynamics & Power Structures
  • Episode 1: Turning Professional Disappointments into Stepping Stones

Season 4

  • Episode 8: Dr. Sheri Dewan: Breaking Barriers as a Female Neurosurgeon
  • Episode 7: Redefining Success as a Child-Free Surgeon
  • Episode 6: Navigating the Pivot Year: Dr. Fariha Shafi’s Journey of Growth & Change
  • Episode 5: Advancements in Women’s Health & Social Media with Dr. Franziska Haydanek
  • Episode 4: Physician Suicide Crisis: Mental Health Advocacy in Medicine
  • Episode 3: Balancing Parenthood and a Medical Career
  • Episode 2: Navigating Feedback in Medicine with Dr. Paul Tran
  • Episode 1: Sexual Assault & Power Dynamics in the Workplace

Season 3

  • Episode 8: Decoding Laryngeal Mysteries & Elevating Pelvic Health
  • Episode 7: Cognitive Distortions & Career Resilience with Dr. Brittany Buss
  • Episode 6: From Residency to Script Writing for Grey’s Anatomy & The Resident
  • Episode 5: Mastering Soft Skills in Surgery
  • Episode 4: From Carpentry to Surgery: Dr. Christopher Kennel’s Unique Journey and Insights
  • Episode 3: Hypnosis Secrets for Medical Professionals
  • Episode 2: Balancing Medicine & Content Creation with Dr. Noam Raiter
  • Episode 1: Navigating High-Stress Careers with The Bachelor’s Peter Weber

Season 2

  • Episode 8: Trailblazing in ENT: Dr. Ceisha Ukatu’s Journey
  • Episode 7: Hidden Curriculum in Medicine with Dr. Joanne Loethen
  • Episode 6: Medical Unions: Dr. Philip Sossenheimer’s Insight
  • Episode 5: Experiencing Residency as a Young Couple: Frances Mei & Colin’s Story
  • Episode 4: Dealing with Medical Error as a Physician with Dr. Laura Vater
  • Episode 3: Fighting for the Mental Health of Physicians with Dr. Stefanie Simmons
  • Episode 2: Examining the Realities of Fertility for Female Surgeons with Dr. Valerie Libby
  • Episode 1: Distress Tolerance Skills for Resident Physicians

Season 1

  • Episode 8: Leaving Medical Residency
  • Episode 7: The Merits of Mediocrity: Rethinking Excellence in Healthcare
  • Episode 6: Overcoming Substance Use in Residency and Fellowship
  • Episode 5: Dr. Hardin’s Stories of Diversity
  • Episode 4: Mental Health in Residency
  • Episode 3: Navigating the Game of Residency
  • Episode 2: Tackling Abuse in Med School, Residency, and Fellowship
  • Episode 1: Culture of Medicine & Rethinking Residency