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Dr. Nina Ahuja, M.D. - Founder of Docs in Leadership

Empowering Professionals to Train Their Brain to Lead with Clarity, Calm and Confidence Under Pressure

Dr. Nina Ahuja is an accomplished surgeon, award-winning educator, national leader and advocate, and author of bestselling memoir Stress in Medicine. As a certified emotional intelligence instructor, rewire for mental performance coach, and leadership mentor, she specializes in optimizing mental performance and leadership impact, through neuroscience-based strategies that help navigate high-stakes situations. Drawing on over 20 years of experience and her proprietary frameworks, Dr. Ahuja empowers healthcare professionals, trainees, and leaders to foster well-being, provide exceptional care, and create positive, inclusive work environments.

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THINKING ABOUT A CAREER IN MEDICINE AND NOT SURE WHAT TO DO NEXT?

This program is for you!

We have a shortage of healthcare providers - our profession needs you!

 

Gain insight into a career in medicine with answers to commonly asked questions like: What's the lifestyle like? Will I be able to handle it? What makes an application stand out?

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AN ESSENTIAL PROGRAM FOR MEDICAL TRAINEES

Stress is inevitable throughout your journey in medical education. Managing stress effectively is KEY to your success now and into your career

 Join this unique and empowering program with tools and strategies to help you navigate the joys and challenges of medical education. Sleepless nights, work overload, high stakes, and high ambitions - gain your competitive edge!

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DR. AHUJA'S WEEKLY DOSE OF BRAIN-BASED LEADERSHIP

Even the most capable leaders can feel overwhelmed when the pressure mounts. What if you could train your brain to respond with clarity, not chaos—even in the toughest moments?

Join Dr. Ahuja's thoughtfully curated leadership series for healthcare professionals, educators, and leaders committed to leading with clarity, calm, and confidence. Grounded in neuroscience and emotional intelligence, these weekly webclasses provide practical tools to strengthen leadership and mental performance—especially in high-pressure leadership environments.

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