Dr. Alin Gragossian talks about her experience with a health issue that interrupted her graduate medical education. She developed cardiogenic shock, was in the ICU, received a heart transplant and still managed to finish her emergency medicine residency and critical care fellowship! [00:00:23] Interrupted Medical Training.  [00:05:33] Cardiogenic shock and resuscitation.  [00:06:41] Severe heart failure.  [00:12:44] Heart transplant urgency.  [00:16:04] Heart transplant candidacy.  [00:20:36] Facing mortality before surgery.  [00:23:44] Phrases that helped.  [00:25:36] Caregivers and support people.  [00:28:13] Patient privacy in hospitals.  [00:31:39] Patient support in transplant.  [00:34:39] Heart transplant support group.  [00:37:07] Meeting a hero.  [00:41:35] Power of social media.  [00:43:29] Transplant patient as a resident. Many thanks to Doc2Doc Lending for supporting the show. If you’re needing a doctor loan expert to help guide you on your financial journey, this company comes highly recommended by our audience! Did ya know…  You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect.  Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB  @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.