Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Hippocratic Adventures Podcast
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| 1 - We Almost Bought a House in Boston… Then We Moved to Portugal | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:39:06 | |
We were about to buy a house in Boston. Four bedrooms. Long commute. The “right” next step. And still, something felt off. A few days later, a trip to Spain changed everything. In this first episode of the Hippocratic Adventures podcast, we share the real story behind our move to Portugal and how two U.S.-trained physicians walked away from the default path and built careers that allowed us to live abroad. This isn’t the polished version. It’s the honest one. In this episode, we talk about: ✔️The moment we realized the life we were building wasn’t the one we wanted If you’ve ever wondered whether a life abroad is actually possible as a physician, this is where to start. 🔗 JOIN US Join our physician-only private Facebook group: Follow us on Instagram: 🌍 MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU Start your adventure with our FREE Physician Starter Kit: 7 Physician Jobs You CAN Do from Abroad (Free): If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. It really helps us get this message into the hands of physicians who need to hear it. | |||
| 2 - “You Can’t Do That”...How a Trauma Surgeon Built a Life in Spain Anyways | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:52:15 | |
When you bring up moving abroad, do people say: “Wait… you can’t do that?” Meet Dr. Shailvi Gupta. A trauma surgeon who built a life in Barcelona while continuing to operate in the U.S. Plenty of people told her it wasn’t possible. She did it anyway. In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to create a life abroad while still practicing clinically. The real version. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why she and her family moved to Spain Moving abroad as a physician isn’t easy. But her story is proof that you don’t have to follow the same path as everyone around you. Sometimes, you have to tune out the noise and build your own. 🔗 JOIN US Join our physician-only private Facebook group: Follow us on Instagram: 🌍 MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU Start your adventure with our FREE Physician Starter Kit: 7 Physician Jobs You CAN Do from Abroad (Free): If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. It really helps us get this message into the hands of physicians who need to hear it. | |||
| 3 - Doctors CAN Pivot: She Left Primary Care and Built a NonClinical Career in Switzerland | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:55:16 | |
Think leaving clinical medicine feels impossible? Think again. Meet Dr. Jill Monteiro, an internist who walked away from primary care in the U.S., moved to Switzerland without a job, and built a nonclinical career at AMBOSS. Her first “job” abroad? A vegetable garden and a lot of “Danke.” Now she’s a Director. In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to pivot out of clinical medicine and start over. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why she left U.S. primary care This is one of those stories that reminds you: Your medical degree isn’t a cage. Career pivots are possible. And you can design your life abroad. 🔗 JOIN US Join our physician-only private Facebook group: Follow us on Instagram: 🌍 MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU Start your adventure with our FREE Physician Starter Kit: 7 Physician Jobs You CAN Do from Abroad (Free): If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. It really helps us get this message into the hands of physicians who need to hear it. | |||
| 6 - How to Get Licensed to Practice Medicine in Portugal | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:35:20 | |
When we moved to Portugal in 2020, I knew I wouldn’t be able to practice medicine locally anytime soon. The only Portuguese word I knew was obrigada. And the Duolingo lessons I’d been doing on my commute into Boston? Turns out they were Brazilian Portuguese. I had absolutely no idea European Portuguese was different. In this episode, I share what it actually takes to get licensed to practice medicine in Portugal as a U.S.-trained physician, from learning European Portuguese to navigating the licensure process, oral exams, and medical board registration. We talk about: One thing that really struck me throughout this process? The Portuguese physicians evaluating me kept asking: “Why would an American doctor move to Portugal?” Which honestly says a lot about how differently people define success, lifestyle, and quality of life around the world. Want all the details on getting licensed in Portugal? Here it is: 🔗 JOIN US Join our physician-only private Facebook group: Follow us on Instagram: 🌍 MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU Start Your Adventure with our FREE Physician Starter Kit: 7 Physician Jobs You CAN Do from Abroad (Free): If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. It really helps us get this message into the hands of physicians who need to hear it. | |||
| 5 - What It's Really Like to Practice Medicine in Ireland as a US Family Doctor | 11 May 2026 | 00:30:16 | |
Dr. Hayley Parsley, a U.S.-trained family medicine physician, moved to Ireland to work as a GP. They weren’t looking for a short-term adventure. They were looking to build a life. In this episode, Hayley shares what it actually took to make that move, from navigating the licensing process to adjusting to a new healthcare system and culture. Moving abroad as a physician isn’t fast or straightforward, and Hayley’s experience offers a clear, honest look at what that timeline can really look like. In this episode, we talk about: ✔️ What the licensing process in Ireland involves and how long it takes If you’ve ever considered Ireland as a place to live or work, this episode gives you a realistic look at what that journey can involve. 🔗 JOIN US Join our physician-only private Facebook group: Follow us on Instagram: 🌍 MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU Start your adventure with our FREE Physician Starter Kit: 7 Physician Jobs You CAN Do from Abroad (Free): If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. It really helps us get this message into the hands of physicians who need to hear it. | |||
| 4 - Physician Sabbatical in the Netherlands: What No One Tells You About Coming Back | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:39:52 | |
Dr. Andrea DeMets, a pediatrician, moved her family to the Netherlands for a year. Now she’s back in the US. In this follow-up conversation, she shares what it was really like to take a sabbatical abroad and what it felt like to return home. Because leaving is one thing. Coming back to the same life, as a different person, is something else entirely. In this episode, we talk about: ✔️ What the sabbatical was actually like If you’ve ever wondered whether a sabbatical abroad is worth it, this is an honest look at what that experience can really be. 🔗 JOIN US Join our physician-only private Facebook group: Follow us on Instagram: 🌍 MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU Start your adventure with our FREE Physician Starter Kit: 7 Physician Jobs You CAN Do from Abroad (Free):
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