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Doctors Abroad

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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    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 NewsletterAre you a doctor ready to build $10K+ remote months within 6 months and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation callConnect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmdsLearn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

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    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 NewsletterAre you a doctor ready to build $10K+ remote months within 6 months and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation callConnect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmdsLearn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

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    008: The 4-Hour Workweek for Doctors

    Struggling to find time for building remote income while juggling a busy medical career? In this episode, Dr. Kristine breaks down a strategic, manageable approach to creating flexible, location-independent income streams in just four hours per week. Learn how to identify opportunities, evaluate them, build visibility, and handle logistics—all tailored for busy physicians.In this episode:The myth about needing to start remote work and how to reframe itThe four key categories where to spend those four hours: opportunity identification, evaluation, thought leadership, and logisticsHow to optimize your calendar and delegate tasks to free up timePractical tips for networking, assessing opportunities, and establishing your online presenceThe importance of focusing on high-leverage activities that directly move you toward financial independenceFlexibility in structuring your four hours based on your lifestyle and commitmentsWhy small, consistent efforts can replace your hospital income sustainablyWant weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly NewsletterAre you a doctor ready to build $10K+ remote months within 6 months and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation callConnect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmdsLearn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

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    007: If You Don’t Know What You’d Do Remotely, Start Here

    In this episode, Dr. Kristine explores how doctors can leverage their existing skills to create flexible, remote income streams without starting from scratch. Discover how to identify your true value, redefine your work, and increase visibility—key steps toward location independence.Main Topics:The common misconception among physicians about needing to retrain or start over when considering remote workHow medical training inadvertently limits the perception of possible career paths outside hospitals and clinicsThe three-step practice redesign method: breaking down work, defining it on your terms, and owning your expertise through visibilityRecognizing the value of your clinical judgment, decision-making, and guidance outside traditional settingsThe importance of personal values, lived experience, and specific patient populations in shaping remote opportunitiesSeparating work from system constraints and identifying new markets where your expertise is highly valuedStrategies for increasing visibility independently of traditional medical institutionsWant weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly NewsletterAre you a doctor ready to build $10K+ remote months within 6 months and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation callConnect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmdsLearn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

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    006: I’m Too Hands-On — Can Procedural Doctors Do This?

    In this episode, Dr. Kristine explores how doctors in high-paying, hands-on specialties like surgery, anesthesiology, and emergency medicine can leverage their expertise remotely. She emphasizes that your specialty is not a constraint—your context and how you use your skills are the real limits. Learn practical ways to transform your medical expertise into income streams that offer location independence, without sacrificing the work you love.Key topics:Challenging common beliefs that only certain specialties can work remotelyHow physicians can utilize skills such as decision-making, risk assessment, and pattern recognition remotelyExamples of remote opportunities for surgeons, anesthesiologists, and emergency physiciansThe importance of hybrid models blending in-person and remote work for flexibilityHow to shift your mindset about income and value outside traditional hospital settingsThe role of adaptability in future-proofing your medical career in the age of AISteps to repackage existing expertise into scalable remote income streamsWant weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly NewsletterAre you a doctor ready to build $10K+ remote months within 6 months and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation callConnect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmdsLearn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

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    005: The Safest Way to Reduce Hospital Work Without Losing Income

    Discover how physicians can strategically build remote income streams without risking their current financial stability. Dr. Kristine shares practical insights on transitioning from hospital-based work to flexible, sustainable remote contracts.In this episode:Why waiting for financial security delays your career transition, and how to build safety in parallelThe concept of reducing risk strategically by building income in layersHow direct contracts can help physicians gain autonomy and control over their workThe importance of network-based opportunities instead of online job boardsThe role of locum tenens as a bridge, not a long-term solutionStep-by-step guidance on how to start building remote income with just 3-4 hours weeklyThe concept of safety as foundational for long-term freedomHow to renegotiate current contracts for more autonomy and remote workThe internal mental block: overcoming fear and self-doubt when starting remote venturesThe significance of precision outreach over mass applicationsWant weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly NewsletterAre you a doctor ready to build $10K+ remote months within 6 months and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation callConnect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmdsLearn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

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    004: How to Know If You Can Replace Your Hospital Income

    Discover how medical professionals across specialties are successfully translating their expertise into remote income streams, challenging traditional employment models. In this episode, Dr. Kristine explains why it's possible, how to identify your transferable skills, and steps to create a flexible, location-independent career. Key topics:The common doubts physicians have about replacing their hospital incomeHow medical training reinforces the belief that expertise is only valuable inside institutionsTransferable skills all doctors possess that can be leveraged outside traditional settingsReal-life examples of physicians building remote income modelsThe importance of mindset shifts to see new income opportunitiesHow burnout impacts cognitive flexibility and creativityPractical steps to structure existing expertise into remote income streamsWant weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly NewsletterAre you a doctor ready to build $10K+ remote months within 6 months and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation callConnect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmdsLearn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

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    003: Why Hospital Employment Is Not as Stable as It Seems

    In this episode, Dr. Kristine explores the misconceptions surrounding hospital employment and its perceived stability. She delves into the challenges physicians face, such as burnout and financial dependency, and introduces the concept of income decoupling as a pathway to achieving true financial independence and career flexibility. Learn how to diversify your income streams and take control of your professional future.Key topics: The myth of hospital employment as stability and what true stability looks likeHow physician burnout accelerates early retirement and economic lossThe concept of income coupling versus income decouplingPractical strategies for building remote income streamsReal-life example of transitioning from traditional practice to remote consultingThe importance of diversifying income to reduce vulnerabilityHow structural issues in healthcare contribute to physician stress and health issuesStep-by-step approach to transforming expertise into alternative income sourcesThe role of gradual income diversification in creating career choice and freedomWant weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly NewsletterAre you a doctor ready to build $10K+ remote months within 6 months and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation callConnect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmdsLearn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

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    002: The Biggest Mistakes Doctors Make When Trying to Go Remote

    In this episode, Dr. Kristine dissects the common pitfalls doctors face when transitioning to remote work and shares strategies to build leverage, negotiate effectively, and create sustainable income.Key topics:Why relying solely on remote employment can limit your flexibility and incomeThe myth of expanding licensure to increase remote opportunitiesHow strategic positioning and visibility unlock better contractsThe importance of defining your remote work goals before you startEvaluating leverage: controlling your schedule, rates, and patient mixPractical steps to shift from employment to contract-based remote workThe power of negotiation and structuring your current role for more capacityWhy relationship-based contracts matter more than public job boardsWant weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly NewsletterAre you a doctor ready to build $10K+ remote months within 6 months and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation callConnect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmdsLearn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

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    001: How I Made Hospital Income Optional

    Are you a doctor dreaming of more flexibility, income, and location freedom? In this episode, Dr. Kristine shares her personal journey from burnout in traditional medicine to creating a sustainable, remote income that supports her desired lifestyle. Learn how strategic planning and mindset shifts can make hospital work optional without sacrificing income or security.Key Topics:Dr. Kristine’s career burnout and realization of limited optionalityThe importance of lifestyle design over mere income goalsTransitioning from dependency on hospital employment to remote income streamsThe five core frameworks for building leverage and flexibilityHow to assess your capacity, legal considerations, and expertise for remote workThe difference between predictability and leverage in income streamsPractical steps to structure your income around your ideal lifeThe power of intentional career design over impulsive changesHow to develop a responsible, scalable remote income in six monthsWant weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly NewsletterAre you a doctor ready to build $10K+ remote months within 6 months and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation callConnect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmdsLearn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com

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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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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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