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Doctors Making A Difference

Doctors Making A Difference

Von: Peter M. Crane MD
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 Not every doctor dreams of climbing the traditional ladder. Some dream of building their own. Doctors Making a Difference, hosted by Dr. Peter Crane, tells the stories we rarely hear, of physicians who dared to ask, “Is this all there is?” and then changed their lives to answer it. These are the moments after burnout, after bureaucracy, after sacrifice. When purpose called louder than protocol. Each week, listeners meet doctors who stepped off the expected path—into roles as entrepreneurs, advocates, creatives, and leaders redefining what it means to heal. They didn’t just survive medicine. They made it theirs.Copyright 2025 Doctors Making A Difference Hygiene & gesundes Leben Persönliche Entwicklung Persönliche Finanzen Persönlicher Erfolg Ökonomie
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  • DMD #67 | International Service: Connecting Physicians Through Global Volunteerism

    DMD #67 | International Service: Connecting Physicians Through Global Volunteerism
    Jan 22 2026

    Kimberly Haley-Coleman is the Executive Director of Globe Aware, a nonprofit offering short-term (6-7 day) volunteer service trips in 26 countries, focusing on community partnerships for projects like medical clinics, wheelchair distribution, and infrastructure builds. With a family full of physicians, Kimberly shares her journey founding Globe Aware to bridge the gap between willingness to serve and limited time, emphasizing human connections over heroism. The discussion explores the transformative power of cultural immersion, misconceptions about efficiency and structure in global service, benefits for volunteers, including burnout recovery, and practical details like costs, $1,500/week average, tax-deductible, and inclusivity for non-medical participants.

    Dr. Crane reflects on his own life-changing trips, highlighting trust-building and global unity.

    Episode Highlights

    • Globe Aware's origins: Bridging time gaps for volunteers inspired by Peace Corps and Doctors Without Borders
    • Short-term projects: 30 hours/week of service with cultural learning in 26 countries
    • Medical and non-medical roles: From clinics to building stoves and distributing wheelchairs
    • Cultural exchange: Challenging assumptions and fostering soft power through human connections
    • Misconceptions: Efficiency abroad vs. home; embracing flexibility in community settings
    • Inclusivity: Opportunities for families, EMTs, and non-clinicians
    • Practical considerations: Safety, meals, and adapting to local structures
    • Costs and accessibility: $1,500/week average, tax-deductible, with employer matching
    • Personal impact: Reigniting joy, combating burnout, and building lifelong friendships
    • Getting involved: Contact Globe Aware for tailored trips

    Top 3 Takeaways

    • Service abroad is a mutual exchange. Volunteers gain as much in perspective and joy as communities receive in aid.
    • Short-term trips fit busy schedules; focus on partnerships and flexibility over rigid efficiency.
    • Non-medical skills are valuable; everyone contributes, from families to paramedics, in holistic community projects. About Kimberly Haley-Coleman

    About Kimberly Haley-Coleman

    Kimberly Haley-Coleman is the Executive Director of Globe Aware, a U.S./Canadian nonprofit with 25 years of experience running short-term volunteer service trips in 26 countries. Founded to address the time constraints of professionals eager to serve, Globe Aware emphasizes cultural partnerships and transformative experiences. Kimberly's background in international volunteering led her to create accessible programs blending service, learning, and connection. Surrounded by a family of physicians, she has collaborated extensively with medical professionals on global projects.

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kimberlyglobeaware

    Website: https://www.globeaware.org

    About the Host:

    Dr. Peter Crane is a board-certified physician, educator, and storyteller with a heart for service and a calling to spotlight doctors who make a difference—in their communities, in medicine, and in the lives they touch.

    Through Doctors Making a Difference, he brings you into intimate conversations with physicians who have overcome challenges, redefined success, and found purpose in and beyond the clinic. His goal is simple: to help more doctors stay in medicine by showing them what's possible.

    About the Show:

    Doctors Making a Difference is more than a podcast—it’s a movement to highlight the good, the gritty, and the deeply human side of medicine.

    In every episode, Dr. Peter Crane interviews physicians whose stories defy the script. From burnout recovery to bold career pivots, health challenges to quiet leadership, this show honors the truth that healing begins with connection—and doctors, too, deserve to be whole.

    Visit: doctorsmakingadifference.com

    LMC Series Note:

    Living with Metastatic Cancer (LMC) explores the science, decisions, and day-to-day realities of life with advanced disease—through candid physician–patient conversations.

    The Doctors Making a Difference Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for medical, legal, or professional advice. Always consult appropriate experts regarding your unique circumstances.


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    39 Min.
  • DMD #66 | Real Estate Investing for Physicians & Financial Strategies

    DMD #66 | Real Estate Investing for Physicians & Financial Strategies
    Jan 15 2026
    This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one.—-----Jonathan Spitz, Head of Capital Formation at Lightstone Direct, joins Dr. Peter Crane to discuss real estate investing tailored for busy physicians. With over a decade in the industry, Jonathan shares his path from commercial brokerage to capital raising, emphasizing passive strategies over active management. The conversation covers REITs vs. private investments, liquidity considerations, target returns (14-16% IRR), tax efficiency, and risk management. Jonathan highlights Lightstone's conservative approach, including 20% co-investment and wealth preservation focus, while advising on common pitfalls like excessive leverage. Practical tips include due diligence on managers, diversification, and when to start (around $2-3M net worth). This episode equips physicians at all career stages with tools for long-term financial independence.Episode HighlightsJonathan's career journey from public equities to real estate brokerage and capital formationActive vs. passive real estate: Managing properties yourself or investing with professionalsREITs explained: Public vs. private, dividends, and volatility differencesPrivate real estate strategies: Value-add deals with 3-5 year horizonsLiquidity trade-offs: Illiquid investments for higher potential returns (14-16% IRR)Tax efficiency and cash flow benefits for high-income physiciansRisk management: Conservative leverage (e.g., 54% LTV) and scenario stress-testingLightstone's differentiators: 40-year history, 20% co-investment, and multi-sector agilityCommon mistakes: Over-focusing on high IRRs without checking debt or manager track recordsAdvice for physicians: Join investor groups, seek references, and diversify portfoliosTop 3 TakeawaysPrioritize manager due diligence—check track records, co-investment, and strategy execution over flashy returns.Balance liquidity and upside: Allocate 5-20% to illiquid private real estate for tax-efficient growth.Start diversifying at $2-3M net worth, focusing on wealth preservation and conservative leverage. About Jonathan SpitzAbout Jonathan Spitz Jonathan Spitz is Head of Capital Formation at Lightstone Direct, overseeing business development and investor education for a $12B AUM real estate institution. With over a decade in real estate, he has experience in commercial brokerage, single-family REITs, community banking, and private equity. Jonathan focuses on educating investors—from residents to retirees—on passive real estate strategies, emphasizing risk management and alignment through Lightstone's 20% co-investment policy. Based in Tampa, he enjoys guiding physicians through diversified portfolios.LinkedIn: Jonathan Spitz About the Host:Dr. Peter Crane is a board-certified physician, educator, and storyteller with a heart for service and a calling to spotlight doctors who make a difference—in their communities, in medicine, and in the lives they touch.Through Doctors Making a Difference, he brings you into intimate conversations with physicians who have overcome challenges, redefined success, and found purpose in and beyond the clinic. His goal is simple: to help more doctors stay in medicine by showing them what's possible.About the Show:Doctors Making a Difference is more than a podcast—it’s a movement to highlight the good, the gritty, and the deeply human side of medicine.In every episode, Dr. Peter Crane interviews physicians whose stories defy the script. From burnout recovery to bold career pivots, health challenges to quiet leadership, this show honors the truth that healing begins with connection—and doctors, too, deserve to be whole.Visit: doctorsmakingadifference.comLMC Series Note:Living with Metastatic Cancer (LMC) explores the science, decisions, and day-to-day realities of life with advanced disease—through candid physician–patient conversations. The Doctors Making a Difference Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for medical, legal, or professional advice. Always consult appropriate experts regarding your unique circumstances. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    37 Min.
  • DMD #65 | Medical Education, Student Loans & Work-Life Integration

    DMD #65 | Medical Education, Student Loans & Work-Life Integration
    Jan 8 2026
    This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one.—--Dr. Suzanne Allen is a family physician and Vice Dean for Academic, Rural and Regional Affairs at the University of Washington School of Medicine, overseeing education across the five-state WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho).With a background in military service, public health, and residency training, Dr. Allen shares her unexpected path into medical education, the joys of teaching, and strategies for work-life integration through supportive teams. The conversation delves into the history and future of student loans, including the impacts of HR1 (passed in July 2025), which eliminates Grad PLUS loans, adjusts federal loan limits, and introduces new repayment options like the Repayment Assistance Program (RAP). Dr. Allen offers practical advice for aspiring physicians navigating these changes and emphasizes advocacy to ensure diverse access to medical careers.Episode HighlightsFrom military service to academic leadership: Dr. Allen's career journeyDiscovering a passion for teaching during residencyOpportunities in medical education amid expanding programsThe importance of precepting and mentoring future physiciansWork-life integration over balance: Insights from UW's Chief Wellness OfficerBuilding supportive teams to handle life's challengesHistory of federal student loans from the GI Bill to modern reformsKey changes in HR1: Elimination of Grad PLUS loans and new limitsRepayment options: Standard plans and the Repayment Assistance ProgramPublic Service Loan Forgiveness and other forgiveness programsPrivate loans as a gap-filler and the need for advocacyEncouraging diverse backgrounds in medicineTop 3 TakeawaysPassion for teaching is key to a fulfilling academic career.Work-life integration thrives on supportive colleagues and flexibility.Advocate for policy changes to keep medical education accessible.About Dr. Suzanne AllenDr. Suzanne Allen was appointed to the position of Vice Dean for Academic, Rural and Regional Affairs for the University of Washington School of Medicine in February 2015. Prior to that, Dr. Allen was the Vice Dean for Regional Affairs for the University of Washington School of Medicine for five year and Idaho WWAMI Assistant Clinical Dean for four years. As the Vice Dean for Academic, Rural and Regional Affairs, Dr. Allen is responsible for the WWAMI program across the five states of Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. Dr. Allen is originally from Bremerton, Washington and attended the University of Washington receiving her B.S. in Biology. She then attended George Washington University where she received her M.D. and M.P.H. degrees. Following her family medicine residency training at Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base and four years of active duty practicing as a family physician at Ellsworth Air Force Base and Andrews Air Force Base, Dr. Allen joined the physician faculty at the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho in Boise, Idaho in 1999. Before joining the Idaho WWAMI office, she was the Assistant Director and Medical Student Clerkship Coordinator at the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho. Dr. Allen holds a Clinical Professor faculty position within the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine and continues to see her patients at Full Circle Health, Family Medicine Residency, Boise. Dr. Allen is committed to medical education and rural and underserved healthcare in the Northwest and enjoys working across the WWAMI region to help train the next generation of physicians. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-allen-4253013About the Host:Dr. Peter Crane is a board-certified physician, educator, and storyteller with a heart for service and a calling to spotlight doctors who make a difference—in their communities, in medicine, and in the lives they touch.Through Doctors Making a Difference, he brings you into intimate conversations with physicians who have overcome challenges, redefined success, and found purpose in and beyond the clinic. His goal is simple: to help more doctors stay in medicine by showing them what's possible.About the Show:Doctors Making a Difference is more than a podcast—it’s a movement to highlight the good, the gritty, and the deeply human side of medicine.In every episode, Dr. Peter Crane interviews physicians whose stories defy the script. From burnout recovery to bold career pivots, health challenges to quiet leadership, this show honors the truth that healing begins with connection—and doctors, too, deserve to be whole.Visit: ...
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    44 Min.
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