The Physician's Mind

Curtis Wilkerson

Get inside the minds of high performers in medicine - students, doctors, and experts who share the strategies, struggles, and mindset behind elite results. From mastering your studies to pushing your limits, this is where driven future physicians come to level up.

  1. hace 2 días

    Vascular Surgeon & Entrepreneur: What It Takes to Win

    In this episode of The Physician’s Mind, Dr. Austin Price, DO, RPVI, shares the mindset, habits, and strategies that helped him overcome early challenges, become a vascular surgery attending, and create success beyond medicine. Dr. Price breaks down the importance of resilience, coachability, discipline, strategic thinking, mentorship, and surrounding yourself with people who challenge you to grow. He also shares practical lessons for medical students, residents, physicians, and aspiring surgeons who want to build a meaningful and successful career without losing sight of relationships, personal growth, and opportunities outside of medicine. ✅ Key Takeaways: • Why resilience and coachability can accelerate your growth in medicine • The habits and mindset required to pursue long-term success in surgery • How the right mentors, coaches, and relationships can change your trajectory • Why strategic thinking matters beyond simply working harder • How medical students and residents can maximize the opportunities available to them • Building a successful career while continuing to grow personally, professionally, and financially • Why success in medicine is about more than becoming a great physician 🎧 Follow The Physician’s Mind on Spotify to stay up to date with new episodes featuring physicians, surgeons, and healthcare leaders sharing the lessons, experiences, and mindset behind exceptional careers. 🔗 Learn More & Connect: 🌐 Website 📖⁠ Related Blog Post⁠ 🎓 ⁠Free Networking Mini-Course⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram⁠ 📺 ⁠YouTube 📩 Newsletter Follow Dr. Austin Price: 🌐 www.actionpotentialmentoring.com IG: instagram.com/apmentoring.llc X: https://x.com/action_ap

    Vascular Surgeon & Entrepreneur: What It Takes to Win
  2. 17 ago

    The Mind of An Ambitious Orthopedic Surgery Resident

    What does it take to go from a rural upbringing to becoming an orthopedic surgery resident and co-founder of REAM? In this episode of The Physician’s Mind, Dr. Taylor Manes shares the experiences, decisions, and mindset that shaped his journey—from growing up in a rural environment to pursuing one of medicine’s most demanding specialties. Dr. Manes explores how discipline, mentorship, intentional decision-making, and long-term thinking can shape not only your career, but the person you become along the way. Whether you're a medical student, resident, physician, or ambitious professional, this conversation offers practical insights into navigating challenging seasons, making better decisions, finding the right mentors, and building a career aligned with your long-term goals. ✅ Key Takeaways: • Discipline compounds over time — small, consistent actions can shape an exceptional career. • Mentorship matters — the right people can provide perspective, guidance, and opportunities you may not find on your own. • Make intentional decisions — build your career around who you want to become, not just what you want to achieve. • Think long-term — meaningful success requires patience, consistency, and the willingness to play the long game. • Your background doesn’t define your ceiling — where you start doesn’t determine where you can go. Follow The Physician’s Mind on Spotify to stay connected and never miss the next conversation on medicine, mindset, career growth, and becoming the best version of yourself. 🔗 Learn More & Connect: 🌐 Website 📖⁠ Related Blog Post⁠ 🎓 ⁠Free Networking Mini-Course⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram⁠ 📺 ⁠YouTube 📩 Newsletter

    The Mind of An Ambitious Orthopedic Surgery Resident
  3. 3 ago

    How Dr. David Price Built Wealth Beyond Medicine

    What happens when a physician begins thinking beyond the traditional path of medicine? In this episode of The Physician’s Mind Podcast, Dr. David Price shares how his experiences in international emergency medicine led him to explore physician entrepreneurship, real estate investing, and new opportunities beyond clinical practice. Dr. Price discusses how preparation, self-awareness, intentional decision-making, and long-term strategic planning can help physicians create greater flexibility in their careers and lives. He also shares lessons from working in high-pressure medical environments, recognizing opportunities outside traditional medicine, and building wealth without allowing income or professional status to define success. Whether you’re a medical student, resident, practicing physician, or healthcare professional exploring entrepreneurship, investing, or alternative career paths, this conversation offers practical insights into career growth, financial opportunity, and designing a life aligned with your goals. ✅ Key Takeaways: • How international emergency medicine shaped Dr. Price’s perspective on career and opportunity • Why physicians should think beyond the traditional clinical career path • How preparation and self-awareness can lead to better career decisions • The mindset physicians need to explore entrepreneurship and investing • Why real estate can create long-term opportunities beyond clinical income • How strategic planning can help physicians build greater freedom and flexibility • Why success is about more than income, titles, or professional achievement • How to create a career and life that align with your long-term goals 🔗 Learn More & Connect: 🌐 Website 📖⁠ Related Blog Post⁠ 🎓 ⁠Free Networking Mini-Course⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram⁠ 📺 ⁠YouTube 📩 Newsletter FOLLOW DR DAVID PRICE: 📸 Instagram 🌐 Website

    How Dr. David Price Built Wealth Beyond Medicine
  4. 21 jul

    This Harvard MD Chose AI Over Residency

    What if the traditional path in medicine isn't the only path to success? In this episode of The Physician's Mind, Dr. Aditya Jain shares his journey from medical student to healthcare innovator and COO, revealing how first-principles thinking helped him challenge conventional career advice and create opportunities beyond clinical practice. Together, we explore why physicians should rethink long-held assumptions, how artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping healthcare, and why Dr. Jain's philosophy of "don't die" serves as a practical framework for making better decisions in medicine and life. This conversation is packed with insights for anyone looking to build a meaningful, future-ready career in healthcare. Whether you're a medical student, resident, attending physician, or healthcare entrepreneur, this episode will inspire you to think differently about your career, technology, and the future of medicine. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us so you never miss conversations with leading physicians, innovators, and healthcare leaders redefining the future of medicine. If this episode challenged your perspective, share it with a colleague, mentor, or fellow medical student. ✅ Key Takeaways: • Why first-principles thinking leads to better career decisions in medicine. • How Dr. Aditya Jain transitioned from a traditional medical path to healthcare innovation. • The biggest ways AI is transforming medicine—and what physicians need to know now. • Why challenging assumptions creates new opportunities in healthcare. • The "Don't Die" philosophy for making smarter long-term decisions. • How to prepare for the future of medicine instead of reacting to it. • Lessons on innovation, leadership, and creating impact beyond the exam room. 🔗 Learn More & Connect: 🌐 Website 📖⁠ Related Blog Post⁠ 🎓 ⁠Free Networking Mini-Course⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram⁠ 📺 ⁠YouTube 📩 Newsletter

    This Harvard MD Chose AI Over Residency
  5. 10 jul

    How to Study Smarter for Medical School & Board Exams

    Missed our live webinar with Dr. AC Talle? Here's the full recorded session. In this special episode of The Physician's Mind, Dr. AC Talle shares evidence-based study techniques that help medical students learn more efficiently, retain information longer, and perform better on exams. Discover why active recall, spaced repetition, and intentional practice consistently outperform passive studying—and how to implement these strategies using tools like Anki, practice questions, and structured goal setting. Whether you're an incoming medical student, navigating the demands of medical school, or preparing for the USMLE, COMLEX, or other board exams, this episode delivers practical insights you can start applying today to maximize your learning and academic performance. If your goal is to study smarter, avoid burnout, and become a more effective lifelong learner, this episode is a must-listen. ✅ Key Takeaways: • Why learning science is the foundation of effective studying. • How active recall improves long-term memory and exam performance. • The power of spaced repetition for retaining complex medical concepts. • Best practices for using Anki without feeling overwhelmed. • Why practice questions are one of the fastest ways to identify knowledge gaps. • How intentional goal setting leads to more productive study sessions. • Common study mistakes medical students make—and how to avoid them. • Strategies that prepare you not only for medical school, but for the USMLE, COMLEX, and lifelong clinical learning. If you found this episode valuable, follow The Physician's Mind on Spotify so you never miss future conversations with leading physicians, educators, and experts helping you become a better doctor—inside and outside the classroom. Share this episode with a fellow medical student or future physician who could benefit from these study strategies. 🔗 Learn More & Connect: 🌐 Website 📖⁠ Related Blog Post⁠ 🎓 ⁠Free Networking Mini-Course⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram⁠ 📺 ⁠YouTube 📩 Newsletter

  6. 6 jul

    Kevin Jubbal: The Mindset Behind Extraordinary Success

    What separates exceptional physicians from everyone else? In this episode of The Physician's Mind, Dr. Kevin Jubbal shares the mindset, habits, and life lessons that transformed him from a top-performing medical student into one of the most influential physician entrepreneurs today. Dr. Jubbal explains why long-term success is built on consistency—not talent alone—and how authenticity, discipline, and intentional habits create lasting impact. He also offers his perspective on the realities of medical training, the MD vs. DO conversation, personal branding for physicians, entrepreneurship, and finding purpose beyond clinical practice. Whether you're a pre-med student, medical student, resident, practicing physician, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you build a meaningful career without compromising your values. ✅ Key Takeaways: • Why mindset matters more than raw intelligence in achieving success. • The daily habits that separate high performers from the rest. • How authenticity builds trust, credibility, and long-term influence. • Lessons from medical school, residency, and life as a physician entrepreneur. • The truth behind the MD vs. DO debate. • Why every physician should think about personal branding. • How to create opportunities beyond traditional clinical practice. • Strategies for balancing ambition, purpose, and personal fulfillment. • Practical advice for pre-meds, medical students, residents, and practicing physicians. • How to make a meaningful impact in medicine while staying true to your values. Enjoying The Physician's Mind? Follow the podcast so you never miss new conversations with leading physicians, innovators, and experts sharing practical insights on medicine, leadership, entrepreneurship, and living a purposeful life. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a colleague or friend who could benefit from the conversation. 🔗 Learn More & Connect: 🌐 Website 📖⁠ Related Blog Post⁠ 🎓 ⁠Free Networking Mini-Course⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram⁠ 📺 ⁠YouTube 📩 Newsletter

    Kevin Jubbal: The Mindset Behind Extraordinary Success

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Get inside the minds of high performers in medicine - students, doctors, and experts who share the strategies, struggles, and mindset behind elite results. From mastering your studies to pushing your limits, this is where driven future physicians come to level up.

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