"How do I know if medicine is the right fit for me?"
"What advice would you give to someone who's feeling pressured to go into medicine?"
"When should I start studying for the MCAT?"
"How can I make my application more attractive?"
"What are day-to-day highs and lows?"
"What aspects of being a doctor do you find rewarding? "
...And more
Answers to 20+ questions students commonly ask Dr. Ahuja about life and career in medicine, from the decision to apply to med school, to personal and professional perspectives on medical school, residency, and being in practice.
PRE-MED STUDENT CLARITY WORKBOOK
Your place to explore and journal key insights as you work through 40+ reflection questions that complement content in the video. Also includes action items and email templates for inquiries to help you build connections and gain clarity in your goals.
This program gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what a career in healthcare or medicine could really be like. It’s designed to help you reflect on your interests, think about your future, and feel more confident as you explore whether medicine might be the right path for you.
Dr. Ahuja knows what it’s like to be in your shoes—unsure, curious, and thinking ahead. She’s been through medical school herself and shares tips to help you prepare, handle challenges, and think about what a meaningful career in medicine could look like.
She created Docs in Leadership to help future and current healthcare professionals grow not just as clinicians, but as leaders too. While you’re just starting your journey, it can be helpful to know that learning how to manage stress, lead with confidence, and take care of your well-being are all important parts of working in healthcare—no matter where you begin.
Ready to take the first step?
This program gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what a career in healthcare or medicine could really be like. It’s designed to help you reflect on your interests, think about your future, and feel more confident as you explore whether medicine might be the right path for you.
Dr. Ahuja knows what it’s like to be in your shoes—unsure, curious, and thinking ahead. She’s been through medical school herself and shares tips to help you prepare, handle challenges, and think about what a meaningful career in medicine could look like.
She created Docs in Leadership to help future and current healthcare professionals grow not just as clinicians, but as leaders too. While you’re just starting your journey, it can be helpful to know that learning how to manage stress, lead with confidence, and take care of your well-being are all important parts of working in healthcare—no matter where you begin.
Ready to take the first step?
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Ahuja is a surgeon, award-winning medical educator, national healthcare leader, bestselling author, certified health executive, certified emotional intelligence and mental performance coach, and keynote speaker.She is the founder of Docs in Leadership Inc. and creator of the online
MindfulMed Leadership Series. Through these platforms, Dr. Ahuja helps medical trainees, healthcare professionals, and leaders thrive—both personally and professionally—by applying neuroleadership strategies that integrate emotional intelligence with neuroscience. Her mission is to support the development of strong, compassionate leaders from the earliest stages of the medical journey.
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Ahuja is a surgeon, award-winning medical educator, national healthcare leader, bestselling author, certified health executive, certified emotional intelligence and mental performance coach, and keynote speaker.She is the founder of Docs in Leadership Inc. and creator of the online
MindfulMed Leadership Series. Through these platforms, Dr. Ahuja helps medical trainees, healthcare professionals, and leaders thrive—both personally and professionally—by applying neuroleadership strategies that integrate emotional intelligence with neuroscience. Her mission is to support the development of strong, compassionate leaders from the earliest stages of the medical journey.
Dr. Nina Ahuja, M.D. All rights reserved.