Despite all the hard work and planning, unexpected events can still derail a physician’s career in ways that are beyond our control. This is exactly what happened to today’s guest, who I’m calling Dr. Usman to protect his identity. When things fell apart in his anesthesia residency, Dr. Usman never gave up on his dreams and demonstrated exceptional grit and determination in forging his own path ahead in spite of multiple barriers in his way. He’ll share his story with us and offer advice for any of you who may be experiencing similar roadblocks on your path to success.   You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/89 In this episode we’re talking about: What led Dr. Usman to pursue practicing medicine in the US The event that changed Dr. Usman’s career trajectory How he coped with the hand he was dealt  The long road that followed when Dr. Usman left his residency Where Dr. Usman ended up after his long journey What kept him motivated and resilient along the way Dr. Usman’s advice for others in a similar situation Links for this episode: Check out our Free Resouces!  Under the Freebie tab on our website, you can find free resource guides on a variety of topics including resumes, interviewing, LinkedIn, medical writing, pharma, chart review, and telemedicine. There is also a starter kit to help you move forward when you’re feeling stuck at the crossroads. Please help yourself!