Dr. Ryan Corte, Dr. Nadia Afkhami, Dr. Jasdeep Soni, Dr. Doug Akidi, and the newly minted Dr. Svetlana Nunez discuss the challenges and experiences of transitioning from students to practicing doctors. They share insights on navigating the unknowns of early career stages, understanding contracts and compensation, managing financial stress from student loans, and the importance of community support. The discussion also touches on the journey to owning a practice and the role of podcasts in sharing knowledge and experiences within the optometry field.Check out The Depth Perception podcast here!Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests03:14 Transitioning from Student to Doctor06:03 Navigating the Unknown as a New Graduate09:02 Understanding Contracts and Compensation Structures12:04 Financial Stress and Student Loans23:14 Balancing Life as a New Grad27:31 Managing Student Loans and Financial Planning30:30 The Importance of Financial Awareness in Early Career32:53 Navigating Private Practice Ownership39:18 Balancing Career and Family Life44:57 Defining Moments in Professional Growth48:45 The Purpose of Podcasting in Optometry53:36 New ChapterTakeawaysThe transition from student to doctor can be both exciting and daunting.New graduates often feel unprepared for real-world challenges in optometry.Building a supportive community is crucial for new ODs.Understanding contracts and compensation structures is essential for career success.Financial stress from student loans is a common concern among new graduates.Balancing personal life and career is a significant challenge for many professionals.Owning a practice requires careful planning and understanding of the business.Podcasts can serve as valuable resources for sharing knowledge and experiences in optometry.Embracing discomfort is part of the growth process in any career.Knowing your worth and advocating for yourself is vital in negotiations.

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