Dr. Sohaib Soliman @egyptiansurgeon - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #151

Top 5 Topics:

- From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Truth About Residency vs. Private Practice

- Secret Life of a Surgeon: Behind-the-Scenes in Dental Implants and Emergency Cases

- Balancing Babies, Board Exams, and Invasive Surgeries: A Young Surgeon’s Journey

- Running A Dental Business, OMFS Success, 6-office Multi-Practice, Work Smarter Not Harder, Practice Growth Strategies

- “If You Plan To Work 4 Days Per Week, Would You Choose Mondays or Fridays Off?”

Quotes & Wisdom:

“You’re the most knowledgeable person in the building – everyone waits on your decision.”

“Even when you think you won’t carry burnout into private practice, you do.”

“You start realizing very quickly like, oh crap, I have to set up a full tray – nobody tells you anymore.”

“Reputation is everything in private practice. Your reviews carry more weight than you think.”

“I always tell people: take some time off after residency. You’ll carry that exhaustion with you otherwise.”

“Social media connects people across the country who never would’ve met 20 years ago.”

“Any surgeon who took care of their staff during COVID – kudos to them.”

Questions:

00:00 – What happened in your clinic today?

01:34 – Do you work in the hospital or just private practice now?

05:09 – Did you start working July 1st after residency?

06:08 – Did you carry burnout from residency into practice?

06:18 – When did you do the written/oral boards?

07:53 – Are you taking time off before starting work?

08:51 – How are you liking practice compared to residency?

12:14 – How many offices are in your group?

14:03 – Do you want to be a partner?

15:03 – How many surgeons work in the group?

18:13 – Do you work weekends?

19:22 – Which weekday would you rather take off, Monday or Friday?

20:19 – What are your office hours each weekday?

23:05 – Why did you settle in Washington?

25:11 – Do you drink coffee?

33:25 – Would you consider doing cleft/mission work again?

36:17 – Did you hear about the OMFS resident who passed away during COVID?

38:01 – Where did you extern during COVID summer?

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- Dose of Dental Podcast #151

My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono

- 6.2025

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