Doctors Abroad

Dr. Kristine Goins
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Doctors Abroad is for physicians who want to earn remotely and build a location-independent career. Hosted by Dr. Kristine Goins, founder of Nomad MD, this podcast breaks down income replacement, legal considerations, and what it actually takes to make hospital work optional. 

  1. 19 hr ago

    016: Who Are You Without the Institution Behind You?

    In this episode, Dr. Kristine discusses the insecurity many physicians face when stepping outside of hierarchical institutions and how institutional identity shapes self-perception. The episode explores the profound transformation physicians experience when they detach their professional identity from institutions. It challenges common fears about leaving institutional roles and highlights the importance of recognizing the inherent value and authority within oneself. Dr. Kristine dives into how physicians can redefine their worth, authority, and relationships by stepping beyond institutional roles and building independently. Key Topics: The core insecurity physicians face about losing their identity when leaving institutions.How belief in institutional dependence influences decisions on leaving, speaking up, or charging for services.Hierarchical environments, particularly medicine, often embed roles so deeply that they become mistaken for the self.Key realization: your expertise and contributions create the institution’s credibility and value.Leaving a hierarchy can expand opportunities, income, and freedom, as the relationships are bidirectional.Recognition that many physicians generate millions annually for their institutions, yet their compensation is often a fraction of that.The shift from institutional dependence to recognizing personal market value in clinical and non-clinical income streams.How removing institutional hierarchy enhances authentic human connection with patients.Addressing fears of losing mentorships or professional relationships upon leaving.Reassurance that relationships built inside institutions belong to the individual and can continue outside.The importance of understanding who you are beyond the institutional role to reclaim your full professional identity.Want weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly Newsletter Are you a doctor ready to secure your first remote contract in 90 days and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation call Connect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmds Learn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

    16 min

  2. 6 Jun

    015: The Family Meeting: Making Your Career Shift Without Losing Their Support

    In this episode, Dr. Kristine shares a heartfelt conversation with her mother about stepping away from traditional hospital medicine to build a flexible, location-independent life abroad. They explore fears, misconceptions, and the powerful support system needed for such bold transitions, offering insights for physicians and families alike. Key Topics: The initial emotional reaction of a parent to a child's decision to live abroadThe fears of safety, healthcare, and social isolation when moving overseasHow parents’ fears stem from a lack of experience and the need for faithThe importance of evidence and community support in overcoming parental concernsStrategies for partners and spouses to embrace a location-flexible lifestyleThe value of trial periods and the reassurance that the move can be reversedThe role of upbringing and values in supporting children’s adventurous pursuitsPractical advice for parents supporting children in big life changesThe significance of faith, trust, and letting go of controlPersonal growth as a parent through witnessing children live their dreamsWant weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly Newsletter Are you a doctor ready to secure your first remote contract in 90 days and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation call Connect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmds Learn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

    35 min

  3. 30 May

    014: The Hospital Exit Checklist

    You know you want to leave. What you don't know is what actually needs to be in place before you do. In this episode Dr. Kristine walks through the exact checklist she used — the income, the benefits, the timeline, and the conversation she was most terrified to have — so you can make your exit a calculated move, not a leap of faith. Key Topics: Recognizing when your body is telling you it's time to leaveUsing a hard deadline as a commitment deviceBuilding remote income before you give noticeCreating an emergency fund as part of your exit runwayHow to time your exit to avoid a benefits gapReplacing malpractice, retirement, and health insuranceHow to tell your boss you're leaving — and what to sayNavigating the emotional complexity of leaving a mentorThe difference between leaving a person and leaving a systemThe Hospital Exit Checklist — the six steps in orderWant weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly Newsletter Are you a doctor ready to secure your first remote contract in 90 days and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation call Connect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmds Learn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

    19 min

  4. 22 May

    013: Is Remote Work Financially Secure?

    Are you a physician feeling hesitant to leave hospital employment due to financial fears? In this episode, Dr. Kristine dives into the realities of financial security in medicine and how to build a more resilient, diverse income strategy outside traditional hospital roles. Discover the truth behind hospital job stability, the real costs involved, and actionable steps to reclaim control over your income and health. Key topics: The misconception of hospital employment as the ultimate safety netHidden costs and non-cash benefits in hospital compensationThe instability of employment contracts and organizational risksHow diversification and leverage create true financial securityThe importance of multiple income streams, including remote work and consultingThe long-term health impacts of burnout and loss of control over scheduleStrategies for building financial security before making a transitionGeographic arbitrage as a method to enhance income and quality of lifePractical steps for a calculated transition from hospital work to independent income streamsWant weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly Newsletter Are you a doctor ready to secure your first remote contract in 90 days and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation call Connect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmds Learn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

    22 min

  5. 15 May

    012: How to Land Your Next Remote Position

    Discover how doctors can unlock remote opportunities not through endless job applications but through meaningful conversations and strategic networking. This episode explores practical frameworks to expand your professional network and create flexible, high-income remote roles. Key points: Why most physicians start with job boards and why that approach often limits successThe power of conversations over applications to find remote work opportunitiesHow to systematically build a list of 100 key contacts from your entire life and trainingThe difference between warming up your network and cold outreach, and how to do both effectivelyThe importance of niche clarity in outreach messages for higher referral ratesPractical tips for quick, targeted outreach that takes only minutes per messageHow to leverage industry spaces, associations, conferences, and adjacent practitioners for visibilityThe role of recruiters in your strategy and when to go directly to decision-makersResults-driven stories demonstrating the speed and scale of this approachWant weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly Newsletter Are you a doctor ready to secure your first remote contract in 90 days and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation call Connect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmds Learn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

    23 min

  6. 8 May

    011: I Don't Want to Market Myself — Do I Have To?

    In this episode, Dr. Kristine explores why many physicians resist marketing themselves, what that resistance truly costs them financially, and how minimalist marketing can help build income and freedom without the need for performative social media presence. She emphasizes that visibility is simpler, more intentional, and deeply rooted in the same value-based communication physicians use with patients and colleagues every day. Key Topics: How institutional culture reinforces invisibilityThe financial cost of staying invisible: the numbers behind physician revenueThe concept of minimalist marketing: strategic, intentional, goal-directed presenceHow to leverage existing relationships, credibility, and small targeted actionsReframing marketing as value-based communication, not influencer cultureThe importance of showing up for the specific person who needs your expertiseWant weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly Newsletter Are you a doctor ready to secure your first remote contract in 90 days and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation call Connect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmds Learn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

    23 min

  7. 1 May

    010: Do You Actually Have to Start a Business to Work Remotely?

    Dr. Kristine explores the three flavors of remote work for doctors—employee, owning a practice, and direct contracts—helping physicians find the best fit for their lifestyle and goals. She debunks myths about business ownership and offers practical insights to build remote income without overwhelm. Key Topics: Three flavors of remote work: employee, practice owner, direct contractorDebunking myths about business ownership in medicineHow to choose the right remote work path based on personal goalsThe benefits and trade-offs of each remote work flavorPractical steps to start remote work without overwhelmWant weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly Newsletter Are you a doctor ready to build $10K+ remote months within 6 months and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation call Connect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmds Learn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

    15 min

  8. 23 Apr

    009: Why You Haven’t Left Yet

    Are you a doctor feeling trapped in your current career routine, dreaming of remote work, more flexibility, or living abroad—but not sure how to move forward? In this episode, Dr. Kristine shares her personal journey and insights into why many physicians stay stuck and the practical steps to break free. Key topics: Why physicians stay in their current jobs despite wanting changeThe importance of creating mental space for strategic thinkingHow passive research delays action and what to do insteadThe role of discomfort in growth and how to embrace itGetting out of decision paralysisThe power of making a concrete decision with a deadlineReframing worst-case scenarios to reduce fear of changePractical tips to transition from planning to actionHow a one-way plane ticket can be the catalyst for changeWant weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly Newsletter Are you a doctor ready to secure your first remote contract in 90 days and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation call Connect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmds Learn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

    19 min
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Doctors Abroad is for physicians who want to earn remotely and build a location-independent career. Hosted by Dr. Kristine Goins, founder of Nomad MD, this podcast breaks down income replacement, legal considerations, and what it actually takes to make hospital work optional. 

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    Dr. Kristine Goins
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