Confessions of a Young Doctor

Payment processing can be confusing and costly if you don't know what you're looking for when setting up the contract for your new practice. In this episode, we'll review the different payment structure types and give you some tips on how to save money in your start up practice when it comes to collecting payments. Download My Free Practice Vision Quickstart Guide hereSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

This week I'll walk you through how to come up with production goals for your practice that actually make sense. I walk you through the process that I use to come up with the goals for my own practice. Download the Free Vision GuideSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

I hear from fellow dentists and orthodontists all the time that they would like to open their own practice, but not for a few years. This is great! But there are a few things you should do now to start preparing for ownership even if you don't think you'll open a practice right now.Download the Free Vision Quick Start GuideSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

Just for fun! This week I answer some of your questions about practice ownership and my experience so far with my orthodontic practice.Download the Free Quick Start Vision GuideSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

Once you've identified an area with good demographics for your start up practice, you'll want to start looking at leased spaces. Here are some tips to get you started when it comes to negotiating a lease for your future start up practice.Download the Free Practice Vision Guide here Subscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

As young doctors we throw around the phase "work life balance" and the endless pursuit all too often. Here are my thoughts on whether it's actually possible as a start up practice owner. Download the free practice vision guide to realize your dream of opening your own officeSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

Want to open your own practice, but have no idea where to start? In this episode I lay out simple steps to get the process moving forward and make starting from nothing seem more managable. Download my FREE Jump Start Practice Vision GuideSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

Now that my start up practice has been open for almost a year and a half, I wanted to share some of the things I love about my office floor plan, as well as some things I would probably do differently.Download the FREE Practice Vision Guide Subscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

I'm commonly asked by other young doctors what my typical week looks like as a start up practice owner. In this episode I go through my work schedule between my orthodontic office and my associateship job, personal life, and administrative tasks.Download my free quick start vision guideSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

Social media marketing is a complicated beast, but a good facebook and instagram strategy can help to build your start up practice. In this episode I'll touch on the basics of getting started with your practice meta profiles and organizing your bio/about sections. I also share some of the things that I post about and how to gain followers for you new practice.Download my Quick Start Vision GuideSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

Have you been wanting to open a practice for a while now, but can't seem to take the plunge? Most likely it comes down to a lack of confidence. Don't worry, you're not alone... I struggled with confidence when opening my orthodontic start up practice, but here are some ways you can help to build your confidence and your dream life.Download the FREE Practice Vision Jump Start GuideSubscribe to my newsletter for more start up practice tipsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

To distinguish yourself as a new practice it's important to have a strong brand, but what is a brand really? It's more than just your logo and color scheme. This week we talk about how to come up with a positioning statement and build a reputation that will make you stand out in the community. Download the FREE quick start guide to developing your practice visionListen to the podcast episodes on practice Vision: Vision Part 1: Begin with the End in Mind (spotify) (apple podcasts)Vision Part 2: Putting it to Work (spotify) (apple podcasts)Follow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

Doing more isn't always better. Our path to becoming a doctor has taught us that we should always be doing the most, even if it's not the best for our health. Isn't it ironic that healthcare providers have some of the worst work-life balance? Follow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

It is incredibly important to set up systems for your new practice from the beginning. One of the systems that I spent a lot of time refining is our new patient flow. This episode focuses on all the automations we have set up for new patients from their orthodontic consultation to after their braces go on.Download my free vision guide hereFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

For now, my start up practice is only open about 2.5 days per week, but I have a full time employee who works 5 days per week. In this episode, I'll talk about some of the reasons why I decided to have a full time employee and the tasks she does on the days I'm not at the practice seeing patients. Download the FREE Vision GuideFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

Life as a start up practice owner is often a hectic one.  Sometimes people ask me how I make time for all that I do. In this quick little episode I'll share some of my tips for efficiency and lower stress.Download the FREE Vision Guide hereFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

This week I'm giving you a deeper look into the reports I run every month for my start up orthodontic practice. I hope this gives some insight as to what the ownership side can look likeDownload the FREE vision guide by clicking hereFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

Starting a practice is not for every doctor. So how do you know if it could be the right choice for you? This week I'll go over 4 things that could indicate you are ready to take the plunge into practice ownership.Want to get started on building your practice?Download my free guide to building a practice visionFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

I tried a lot of different marketing for my start up orthodontic practice this year. In this episode I share what's worked the best and worst when it came to driving new patient growth. I also go over how this last year's marketing results has helped to drive our strategy for the upcoming year.For daily updates, follow along on:Instagram @doctor.confessionsand TikTok @doctor.confessionsFollow on Instagram: @doctor.confessionsFollow on TikTok: @doctor.confessions

Last week, we did a one year recap on the my start up orthodontic practice. That exercise got me thinking about the last year for me personally. Taking stock of my practice month by month was a great way to look at patterns and make adjustments for the upcoming year, so I decided to do the same for myself.This episode gives an overview of my practice and personal life and how the past year has shaped my strategy going forward into 2023.For more frequent updates, follow on instagram @doctor.confessionsand Tiktok @doctor.confessions

I cannot believe it has been a whole year of my start up orthodontic practice! The time has flown by, but it also seems like it has been a journey! One of my main struggles this year was trying to find hard data on how the practice should be doing. Now that I have completed a full year of practice, I've decided to share our end of year stats, how I'm feeling, and some of our goals for next year.It has been a great year and I can't wait to see how we do in year 2! I hope this helps shed some light on my experience and provide a basis of comparison for anyone else interested in doing something similar. 

Whether it's in your personal life or your healthcare practice, sometimes a small change can make a huge difference. This week I talk about how asking for advice from more experienced orthodontic colleagues made a huge difference for me at a local marketing event for my start up practice. Follow Along on:Tik Tok: @doctor.confessionsInstagram: @doctor.confessions

What's holding you back from starting a practice? Don't let analysis paralysis prevent you from moving toward your dream of opening your own office. People always think I have it all figured out and that's how I was able to open my own orthodontic practice right out of residency. The truth is, I didn't have all the answers and I still don't, but I took the risk and went for it.Follow along on TikTok: @doctor.confessionsInstagram: @doctor.confessions 

What's in a name? I talk through some of the pros and cons of different types of names for your start up office. I'll also walk you through my own thought process for the name of my practice.Follow along for every day start up practice updatesTikTok: @doctor.confessionsInstagram @doctor.confessions

Opening a dental practice from scratch is expensive. This week I share 3 things I did myself to save money (and whether I would recommend doing the same!). Follow Along onInstagram: @doctor.confessionsTikTok: @doctor.confessions

This weekend I experienced some of the highest highs and the lowest lows. Instead of the episode I had planned, I talk about a personal story and the lesson I've had to learn and re-learn over and over again along my journey of becoming an orthodontist and now opening my private practice.Follow along on:Instagram @doctor.confessionsTikTok @doctor.confessions

This is the second episode in our two part series on practice vision. Last week, I talked about how to define the vision for your start up practice. This week, I talk more about my own vision for my startup orthodontic practice and how being clear on vision helped inform future decisions when it came to office design, target location, marketing, and even treatment modalities. For more, follow @doctor.confessions on Instagram and TikTok

The most foundational and important step to starting your own practice is getting clear on your vision. This week I talk about how to define your vision, why it's so important, and share some of mine. Stay tuned for part 2 next week where I'll break down decisions that I made and how being clear on the vision for my orthodontic practice made the process much easier. Follow on instagram: @doctor.confessionsTikTok: @doctor.confessions

Giving an update on what my daily life is like a a young orthodontic practice owner. Opening an office has been a lot of work and time, but I'm keeping focused on the end goal to keep myself motivated. Follow along daily @doctor.confessions on Instagram and TikTok

Emily Funk Orthodontics is officially open and I'm ready to return to the podcast game. This episode catching you up on life, the practice, and just how things are going. I'm committed to new episodes again and excited to be back behind the mic sharing the journey. Reach out and follow along @doctor.confessions

This week I realized my sarcastic response "living the dream" took on a whole new meaning. For more, follow along on instagram @doctor.confessionsor check out the website doctorconfessions.com

It is so good to be back on the podcast! Since the last episode, I made a big announcement to my family and friends. I'm going to be starting my own orthodontic practice after residency. In this episode I talk about my decision to do so, a little bit about how the process has been so far, and my responses to some of the questions I've gotten since announcing I'm going to start my own practice.Follow along on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor check out the website www.doctorconfessions.com

This week is just my current stream of consciousness. If you want true confessions of a young doctor --this is definitely it!Let me know if you guys enjoy this kind of episode, or prefer the ones with more structure.Connect with me on instagram @doctor.confessionsor visit www.doctorconfessions.com

Ever wonder if all the time, energy, and money you spent to become a doctor was worth It? Well I have! and I think you're lying if you say you've never had that thought after a tough or frustrating day. This week we talk about how to distinguish if being a doctor really wasn't right for you, or if something else is just getting in the way of you enjoying the career you worked so hard for.follow along with me daily on Instagram @doctor.confessionswww.doctorconfessions.com

When you have a million and one things to do, it can be easy to fall into what I call the stress spiral. But, letting yourself go down the path of constant overwhelm can lead to burnout and even more stress. This week, we talk about small things that I've done so far this year to combat that spiraling stress and little changes you can make to decrease the weight of small daily stresses as well as lofty milestones. follow along with me daily on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor visit www.doctorconfessions.com

If you're a new doctor, you've probably had a patient question your age once or twice. This week we're talking about the true reasoning behind this question and how to respond diplomatically. Connect with me on Instagram @doctor.confessionsvisit our website at www.doctorconfessions.com

Resume writing for doctors is slightly different than our corporate colleagues. It can be particularly challenging for new doctors to get out of the academic mindset and tailor their resume to a career after school or residency. This week we talk about the differences between corporate resumes and doctor resumes as well as changes from the resume you wrote when applying to your doctoral program.To see more follow on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor check out the website www.doctorconfessions.com

2020 has been a trying year for all of us. I have grown a lot as a young doctor this year and I owe that to a few simple mindset shifts. I really internalized three phrases that we hear all the time:-You can't control others, just the way you think and react-Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself-No matter what you're feeling, you're not aloneI hope that the podcast can be a source of information and support for you going into the new year.Reach out to me on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor on our website, www.doctorconfessions.com

Patients have different personalities, so we can't treat them all the same. This week we'll take a look at the 4 different DISC personalities and the best ways to communicate with each type. Understanding your patient's temperament and adjusting your demeanor accordingly will increase your patient retention and satisfaction. Follow on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor visit www.doctorconfessions.com

Malpractice insurance Isn't the most exciting topic, but it's an important one. The decisions you make when it comes to your coverage as a young doctor can have big implications for your career later. Let this episode serve as a guide to the basic types of coverage and what to look out for in your policy.To ask me a question, message me on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor visit the website www.doctorconfessions.com

The first few years of being a doctor bring many transitions and new responsibility which can cause us to feel inadequate. This week we discuss common reasons for discomfort and stress as a young doc, and how to boost your confidence for decreased anxiety and increased satisfaction.For more, follow along on Instagram @doctor.confessions or check out our website www.doctorconfessions.com

One of the most intimidating things as a new doctor is not knowing where to go next. Taking the time to define your legacy can help Inform your future decisions and guide you to the next step. This week, I share how I defined my legacy and some advice for how to figure out yours.for more, follow on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor visit www.doctorconfessions.com

This week, I sat down with my mom, a practicing dentist to discuss what makes a successful referral relationship. I originally recorded this interview for my orthodontic co-residents, but they found it helpful, so I thought the doctor confessions community might too! We talk about how to communicate effectively and what that relationship actually looks like in practice. follow on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor visit our website www.doctorconfessions.com

With the rising second wave of COVID-19 cases and the threat of more lockdowns and closures, the fear and uncertainty has started to creep back up for many of us. Many young doctors feel that they have been cheated out of a traditional residency or early career experience due to the pandemic. While things may be different this year, we have all gained a lot of intangible skills. In this episode, we reflect on some of those and try to provide a counter perspective to all the doom and gloom.Visit our website www.doctorconfessions.comor follow on Instagram for more daily updates @doctor.confessions

Worried that a robot make take your job? Older doctors are always warning young doctors that the "glory days" of healthcare are gone and that technology threatens our future. This week we discuss the outlook for doctors with the increase in artificial intelligence and some of the ways you can safeguard your career. For daily updates, follow along on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor, visit our website www.doctorconfessions.com

Dr. Roopali Kulkarni seems to have a million and one things going on, but she's also a huge advocate for mental health and wellness. In this week's episode, we talk about some of the ways she manages stress, while pursuing multiple initiatives at work and in her personal life. True wellness takes work and self-forgiveness. We each share some of our mental health challenges as well as our successes. To keep up with Dr. Kulkarni on Instagram, follow her @dr.roopalikulkarni For daily updates, follow @doctor.confessionsor check out our website, www.doctorconfessions.com

We all know the value of goal-setting, but the kinds of goals you set for yourself are just as important. This week, we talk about how to reverse engineer your ideal lifestyle by starting with the end first. Follow on Instagram @doctor.confessionsand, check out the website www.doctorconfessions.com

Networking is something we all know we need to do, but can often make us feel uncomfortable or sales-y. This week we talk about how to cultivate relationships and grow your network organically to help you achieve career success. For daily updates, follow along on Instagram @doctor.confessionsVisit our website www.doctorconfessions.com

Feeling like you have too much to do to make yourself a priority? It doesn't have to be as difficult as you think. This week we talk about small changes you should make that will have a big impact on your mental health without a ton of added effort. Follow along the daily journey with on Instagram @doctor.confessionsor check out our website www.doctorconfessions.com

Welcome to the new and Improved Confessions of a Young Doctor podcast! I'm so excited about the changes and look forward to sharing new perspectives with all of you. This short break has given me time to reflect on the podcast and my first year as a dentist. In this episode, I explain the rationale for the new focus as well as some lessons that I've learned In my first year after graduation.Hope you all love the new format and can't wait to share much more with you!Visit our new website www.doctorconfessions.comand follow along on Instagram @doctor.confessions for daily updates

Join me, Dr. Emily Funk-Reynolds, on the Confessions of a Young Doctor Podcast. We'll explore life as a new doctor covering everything from patient care and career development, to balancing a personal life and self-care. Your education has prepared you to diagnose and treat patients, but there's much more to life that we still need to figure out in the early years of our careers. I'm here to share my experiences and be a resource as a navigate the challenges of becoming a new doctor myself.