This year, we watched physicians do the extraordinary—break the mold, reinvent their careers, and prove that a medical degree can take you way beyond the hospital walls. 🌟
As 2025 wraps up, we’re celebrating the 10 posts you loved most — the ones that lit a fire under your dreams, sparked “wait… I could actually do this” moments, and reminded you that adventure isn’t a fantasy, it’s a choice.
So grab your coziest drink, settle in, and dive deep. Your next brave step might be hiding in one of these stories. Let’s see where your white coat can take you next. ✈️✨
#1 Doctors CAN Pivot: How One Internist Built a New Career in Switzerland
Guest: Dr. Jill Monteiro
Think leaving clinical medicine feels impossible? Think again. Dr. Jill Monteiro traded Utah’s mountain views for the Swiss Alps — and five years later, she’s built a thriving non-clinical career at AMBOSS.
Watch our badass convo to learn how she made the leap — and how you can too.
#2 Six Must-Know Tips About Practicing Telemedicine While Abroad
Dr. Ashwini Bapat
Want to admire Roman aqueducts on your morning run, pluck pomegranates from your backyard, and see patients in the US – all on the same day? Telemedicine can help you do just that!
Here are six things to know about practicing telemedicine while abroad.
#3 This Pediatrician Moved to France. Here’s how she made it work.
Guest: Dr. Carrie Reynolds
BREAKING NEWS: Your medical degree is not a life sentence. 🚨
Meet Dr. Carrie Reynolds—a pediatric GI who ditched the traditional path, moved to a medieval French town, and built a life she actually loves without a full-time clinical job.
Watch our convo to learn exactly how she pulled it off—and how you can too.
#4 Can U.S. DOs Practice Medicine Abroad? Yes—Here’s Where You Can Go.
Dr. Ashwini Bapat
If you’ve ever wondered…“Can I actually move abroad as a DO?” The answer is a giant, resounding: YES. You. Can. 🙌
#5 Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Contract in New Zealand
Martin King & Kate McKendry, NZDr
New Zealand keeps coming up in conversations with physicians craving nature, safety, and a lifestyle that feels different from the U.S. That’s why I asked our friends at NZDr to share what you really need to know before saying yes.
Here are the 5 questions to ask before signing a contract in New Zealand.
#6 How to Obtain a French Medical License in 8 Steps
Dr. Jill Arthur
Ready to make practicing medicine in France a reality? 🇫🇷 Dr. Jill Arthur — a pediatric anesthesiologist now living in France — just updated our guide with the exact 8-step process that could have saved her 2½ years.
Here are the 8 steps to getting your French medical license.
#7 How to Obtain a Medical License in Spain
Dr. Andrea Bulbena-Cabre
Dreaming of swapping U.S. hospital life for sunsets in Sevilla or pintxos in San Sebastián? Getting licensed in Spain 🇪🇸 isn’t simple—but we’ve just updated our guide with insights that can save you months.
Read the updated guide to learn exactly how to get your medical license in Spain.
#8 What You Need To Know BEFORE Moving To The Middle East
Guests: Carol Greig & Carol Horan, Head Medical Recruitment
If you’ve been Googling how to practice medicine in Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, or Saudi Arabia—and finding nothing reliable—this one’s for you.
Watch our vlog with expert guests to learn what you must know before moving to the Middle East.
#9 Top 10 Questions About Working International Locums
Heather Stewart, Global Medical Staffing
Let’s be real – the idea of packing up and working internationally can feel overwhelming. “What about my family? How long would I be gone? Is this even practical?” That’s why we asked the experts at Global Medical Staffing to answer the top 10 questions physicians ask before making the leap.
Click to see the 10 must-know answers before choosing international locums.
#10 Ultimate Guide to Practicing Medicine in Ireland
Dr. Leena Rehmat
Your Ultimate Guide to Practicing Medicine in Ireland 🇮🇪 is finally here. Dr. Leena Rahmat, a hematologist-oncologist who trained in Dublin, breaks down exactly how U.S.–trained physicians can make the move—licensing, culture, lifestyle, and all.
Click to learn how to practice medicine in Ireland, step by step.
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