One of my career mantras is “fix it up before you give it up”. That’s because leaving medicine is a big deal, but burnout can have you looking for the fastest way out, which isn’t always the best option. In order to make the right decision for you, it’s helpful to do everything you can to make things better before leaving. In this revisited episode from my first season, interventional radiologist Dr. Robert Kanterman talks about the process he used to improve his situation before ultimately deciding that a career transition was the right move for him.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode142   In this episode we’re talking about:   What made Dr. Kanterman initially consider a career change   Why jumping out of the water right away may not be the answer   How to re-evaluate your clinical role   Whether a schedule or setting change can improve your career satisfaction   Considering traditional vs. out-of-the-box nonclinical options, including opening up an ice cream parlor!   How doing less and saying “no” can be a good thing   The role of internal growth and exploration in making an external change     Links for this episode: Physician Transition Starter Kit - A “must have” when you’re questioning your career path. This 25-page guide answers many of your questions about career transition, nonclinical options, and how to just get started.

One of my career mantras is “fix it up before you give it up”. That’s because leaving medicine is a big deal, but burnout can have you looking for the fastest way out, which isn’t always the best option. In order to make the right decision for you, it’s helpful to do everything you can to make things better before leaving. In this revisited episode from my first season, interventional radiologist Dr. Robert Kanterman talks about the process he used to improve his situation before ultimately deciding that a career transition was the right move for him.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode142" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode142</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> What made Dr. Kanterman initially consider a career change </li> <li> Why jumping out of the water right away may not be the answer </li> <li> How to re-evaluate your clinical role </li> <li> Whether a schedule or setting change can improve your career satisfaction </li> <li> Considering traditional vs. out-of-the-box nonclinical options, including opening up an ice cream parlor! </li> <li> How doing less and saying “no” can be a good thing </li> <li> The role of internal growth and exploration in making an external change </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/opt-in-starter-kit" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Physician Transition Starter Kit</a> - A “must have” when you’re questioning your career path. This 25-page guide answers many of your questions about career transition, nonclinical options, and how to just get started.

5 Things To Do Before Leaving Medicine - Revisited

Deciding whether to stay in clinical medicine or leave is a high-stakes choice many physicians consider, and it’s important to know you aren’t alone in contemplating this million-dollar question. If you’re at the white coat crossroads, how do you know if you can find a way to be happier in medicine or if it’s time to leave? In today’s episode, we’re revisiting my very first podcast from October 2020 where I discussed a three-step process you can use right now to start answering this question. There is no one right answer to this question, but there is a right answer for you, and this episode is all about helping you find yours! You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode141    In this episode we’re talking about:   Quantifying your current career happiness as a starting off point   Why revisiting the path that led you to where you are is so important   How fear-based thinking can muddy the career waters   Evaluating the factors affecting your level of career happiness   What needs to change for you to find career satisfaction   How to give yourself a much-needed permission slip   A little about when I was at the crossroads myself     Links for this episode: Download Carpe Diem Timeline - Chart your own timeline from when you decided to go into medicine to the current time. You can see the highs and lows and get a clear picture of your journey out in front of you. This helps you see patterns and gain clarity on where to go from here. I’ve included a sample of my own timeline and several templates you can choose from!

Deciding whether to stay in clinical medicine or leave is a high-stakes choice many physicians consider, and it’s important to know you aren’t alone in contemplating this million-dollar question. If you’re at the white coat crossroads, how do you know if you can find a way to be happier in medicine or if it’s time to leave? In today’s episode, we’re revisiting my very first podcast from October 2020 where I discussed a three-step process you can use right now to start answering this question. There is no one right answer to this question, but there is a right answer for you, and this episode is all about helping you find yours! You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode141" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode141</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> Quantifying your current career happiness as a starting off point </li> <li> Why revisiting the path that led you to where you are is so important </li> <li> How fear-based thinking can muddy the career waters </li> <li> Evaluating the factors affecting your level of career happiness </li> <li> What needs to change for you to find career satisfaction </li> <li> How to give yourself a much-needed permission slip </li> <li> A little about when I was at the crossroads myself </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossingprograms.com/timeline" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Download Carpe Diem Timeline</a> - Chart your own timeline from when you decided to go into medicine to the current time. You can see the highs and lows and get a clear picture of your journey out in front of you. This helps you see patterns and gain clarity on where to go from here. I’ve included a sample of my own timeline and several templates you can choose from!

Leaving Medicine - Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Revisited

While many physicians shift into nonclinical roles at the mid- or late-career stage, it’s not unusual for those as early as medical school or residency to be interested in exploring their nonclinical options. However, it’s common to have more confusion than clarity about this topic so early in the game. My returning guest today, Dr. Heidi Moawad, is a neurologist and writer who mentors medical students and residents. She’s here to discuss where to start when you’re considering nonclinical options, how to diplomatically gain insight and knowledge from mentors, and why delving into this topic early on can lead to better career satisfaction down the road.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode140    In this episode we’re talking about:   Why considering all your career options early on is a great idea   What motivates early career physicians to explore nonclinical roles   How to approach nonclinical career hunting without getting overwhelmed   The importance of networking when seeking nonclinical career guidance   How to approach your mentors for nonclinical career advice   Why LinkedIn is a great tool for career exploration   Dr. Moawad’s book, Careers Beyond Clinical Medicine     Links for this episode:  Careers Beyond Clinical Medicine by Dr. Heidi Moawad Nonclinicaldoctors.com Dr. Heidi Moawad’s website Episode 33 - Top 4 Career Roadblocks with Dr. Heidi Moawad

While many physicians shift into nonclinical roles at the mid- or late-career stage, it’s not unusual for those as early as medical school or residency to be interested in exploring their nonclinical options. However, it’s common to have more confusion than clarity about this topic so early in the game. My returning guest today, Dr. Heidi Moawad, is a neurologist and writer who mentors medical students and residents. She’s here to discuss where to start when you’re considering nonclinical options, how to diplomatically gain insight and knowledge from mentors, and why delving into this topic early on can lead to better career satisfaction down the road.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode140" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode140</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> Why considering all your career options early on is a great idea </li> <li> What motivates early career physicians to explore nonclinical roles </li> <li> How to approach nonclinical career hunting without getting overwhelmed </li> <li> The importance of networking when seeking nonclinical career guidance </li> <li> How to approach your mentors for nonclinical career advice </li> <li> Why LinkedIn is a great tool for career exploration </li> <li> Dr. Moawad’s book, Careers Beyond Clinical Medicine </li> </ul> Links for this episode:  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Careers-Beyond-Clinical-Medicine-Moawad/dp/0199860459" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Careers Beyond Clinical Medicine</a> by Dr. Heidi Moawad <a href="http://www.nonclinicaldoctors.com/about.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Nonclinicaldoctors.com</a> Dr. Heidi Moawad’s website Episode 33 - <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/33/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Top 4 Career Roadblocks with Dr. Heidi Moawad</a>

Is it too soon to explore nonclinical options as a medical student or resident?

Let’s face it, physicians like to do things perfectly. However, the career change path is uncharted territory for most physicians, and unexpected challenges are bound to occur once we leave the one-size-fits-all road to a clinical career. While some mistakes along the way are inevitable, there are also important techniques you can employ to conquer obstacles during your career change journey. Today’s returning guest, career coach Dr. Karen Barnard, is here to discuss common mistakes along the career change path and what you can do to avoid and overcome them to achieve career happiness.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode139   In this episode we’re talking about:   How signals from your body can be a red flag that you need a change   The role of counseling or therapy in the career change process   Why the security of a career in medicine isn’t always what it seems   How to prioritize your needs after years of putting them on the back burner   Why seeking the help of others is important when considering a career change   The misconception that answers lie outside ourselves instead of inside   Dr. Barnard’s personal experience with some of these issues during her own career transition     Links for this episode: https://drkarenbarnard.com/work-with-me/ Dr. Karen Barnard's website https://drkarenbarnard.com/resources/ Dr. Karen Barnard's list of resources Episode #81 - Are You In The Right Job For Your Enneagram Personality Type? Part 1 Episode #82 - Are You In The Right Job For Your Enneagram Personality Type? Part 2 The Physician Transition Starter Kit - A “must have” when you’re questioning your career path. This 25-page guide answers many of your questions about career transition, nonclinical options, and how to just get started.

Let’s face it, physicians like to do things perfectly. However, the career change path is uncharted territory for most physicians, and unexpected challenges are bound to occur once we leave the one-size-fits-all road to a clinical career. While some mistakes along the way are inevitable, there are also important techniques you can employ to conquer obstacles during your career change journey. Today’s returning guest, career coach Dr. Karen Barnard, is here to discuss common mistakes along the career change path and what you can do to avoid and overcome them to achieve career happiness.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode139" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode139</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> How signals from your body can be a red flag that you need a change </li> <li> The role of counseling or therapy in the career change process </li> <li> Why the security of a career in medicine isn’t always what it seems </li> <li> How to prioritize your needs after years of putting them on the back burner </li> <li> Why seeking the help of others is important when considering a career change </li> <li> The misconception that answers lie outside ourselves instead of inside </li> <li> Dr. Barnard’s personal experience with some of these issues during her own career transition </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="https://drkarenbarnard.com/work-with-me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drkarenbarnard.com/work-with-me/</a> Dr. Karen Barnard's website <a href="https://drkarenbarnard.com/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drkarenbarnard.com/resources/</a> Dr. Karen Barnard's list of resources Episode #81 - <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/81" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Are You In The Right Job For Your Enneagram Personality Type? Part 1</a> Episode #82 - <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/82" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Are You In The Right Job For Your Enneagram Personality Type? Part 2</a> <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/opt-in-starter-kit" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Physician Transition Starter Kit</a> - A “must have” when you’re questioning your career path. This 25-page guide answers many of your questions about career transition, nonclinical options, and how to just get started.

Are You Making Any Of These Common Mistakes On The Career Change Path?

No matter your career path, being an effective communicator is an essential skill in any professional setting. Yet, most of us haven’t received any formal education in this area, despite our many years of training. To make matters worse, when poor or disruptive communication occurs in the healthcare setting, it can lead to disciplinary action for physicians. And communicating too passively (or not at all) can be problematic if important issues go unaddressed. Enter Dr. Ryan Bayley, emergency physician and coach who specializes in physician communication. Dr. Bayley will discuss the ABCs of effective communication (literally!) and offer practical tips for improving your communication style.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode138    In this episode we’re talking about:   Why disruptive and passive communication styles are more similar than you think   How communication expectations in healthcare have changed in recent years   The discomfort with emotion that underlies communication problems   How your personality type and communication style relate to each other   The exercise Ryan uses with his clients to unpack their communication obstacles   Steps you can take to communicate more effectively and achieve better outcomes   Dr. Bayley’s new book on improving communication, boundaries, and behavior     Links for this episode: Dr. Ryan Bayley’s Website Physician Non Grata: A Survival Guide For Clinicians Around Poor Communication, Boundary Issues and, Disruptive Behavior, by Ryan Bayley MD Crucial Conversations - Tools For Talking When Stakes Are High

No matter your career path, being an effective communicator is an essential skill in any professional setting. Yet, most of us haven’t received any formal education in this area, despite our many years of training. To make matters worse, when poor or disruptive communication occurs in the healthcare setting, it can lead to disciplinary action for physicians. And communicating too passively (or not at all) can be problematic if important issues go unaddressed. Enter Dr. Ryan Bayley, emergency physician and coach who specializes in physician communication. Dr. Bayley will discuss the ABCs of effective communication (literally!) and offer practical tips for improving your communication style.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode138" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode138</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> Why disruptive and passive communication styles are more similar than you think </li> <li> How communication expectations in healthcare have changed in recent years </li> <li> The discomfort with emotion that underlies communication problems </li> <li> How your personality type and communication style relate to each other </li> <li> The exercise Ryan uses with his clients to unpack their communication obstacles </li> <li> Steps you can take to communicate more effectively and achieve better outcomes </li> <li> Dr. Bayley’s new book on improving communication, boundaries, and behavior </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="https://solvingcareers.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Ryan Bayley’s Website</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Physician-Non-Grata-Clinicians-Communication/dp/B0BZFFX28K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LRRVRQ2MPRH3&amp;keywords=physician+non+grata&amp;qid=1686679747&amp;s=audible&amp;sprefix=physician+nongrata%2Caudible%2C113&amp;sr=1-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Physician Non Grata: A Survival Guide For Clinicians Around Poor Communication, Boundary Issues and, Disruptive Behavior</a>, by Ryan Bayley MD <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Third-Talking-Stakes/dp/B09MV3818X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TJ13355G6G4U&amp;keywords=crucial+conversations&amp;qid=1686679667&amp;sprefix=crucial+%2Caps%2C124&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Crucial Conversations - Tools For Talking When Stakes Are High</a>

Is Your Communication Style Helping You Or Hurting You?

When you’re burned out and considering leaving clinical medicine, it’s natural to treat your career transition like a project that needs to be completed. After all, who loves a good checklist more than a physician? But the truth of the matter is that resolution of this complex issue doesn't always come quickly, especially when you’re at the end of your emotional rope. Today’s guest, internal medicine physician Dr. Jennifer Randall, is here to discuss how she got stuck in her career transition process, why finding a new path is more inner journey than outward search for answers, and the rewarding new role she found when she reconnected with her needs.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode137    In this episode we’re talking about:   Why Dr. Randall chose medicine and how her personality type influenced this decision   The progressive burnout Jennifer experienced that finally came to a head   Why Dr. Randall starting seeing a therapist and what she learned from this process   The steps Jennifer took to identify a new career path, including coaching   How Dr. Randall realized she was hitting a wall in her career transition process   The role of mindfulness and personal reconnection in Jennifer’s journey   How Dr. Randall found purpose and fulfillment teaching the next generation of physicians  

When you’re burned out and considering leaving clinical medicine, it’s natural to treat your career transition like a project that needs to be completed. After all, who loves a good checklist more than a physician? But the truth of the matter is that resolution of this complex issue doesn't always come quickly, especially when you’re at the end of your emotional rope. Today’s guest, internal medicine physician Dr. Jennifer Randall, is here to discuss how she got stuck in her career transition process, why finding a new path is more inner journey than outward search for answers, and the rewarding new role she found when she reconnected with her needs.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode137" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode137</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> Why Dr. Randall chose medicine and how her personality type influenced this decision </li> <li> The progressive burnout Jennifer experienced that finally came to a head </li> <li> Why Dr. Randall starting seeing a therapist and what she learned from this process </li> <li> The steps Jennifer took to identify a new career path, including coaching </li> <li> How Dr. Randall realized she was hitting a wall in her career transition process </li> <li> The role of mindfulness and personal reconnection in Jennifer’s journey </li> <li> How Dr. Randall found purpose and fulfillment teaching the next generation of physicians </li> </ul>

When Answers Aren’t Coming Soon Enough

If you’ve considered pursuing a leadership role, you may have wondered what it’s like to be a Chief Medical Officer, or CMO, and what exactly the day-to-day role entails. Look no further  because today’s guest, Dr. Serene Perkins, is here to answer your questions about all things CMO. Dr. Perkins is a surgeon who modified her clinical practice to find better balance and discovered her passion for physician leadership work along the way. Now Dr. Perkins is a CMO for a health plan in Alaska, and she’ll share why she loves her work and how to know if climbing the leadership ladder is right for you.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode136    In this episode we’re talking about:   Why Dr. Perkins says the CMO is the glue that holds the organization together   The most important personality traits for an aspiring CMO   How a CMO advocates for physicians and improves processes   Why Serene says no two days are the same in her job   How Dr. Perkins manages conflicts when they arise   What salary range you can expect for a CMO role   How to build your leadership and management skills to become a CMO     Links for this episode: Crucial Conversations - Tools For Talking When Stakes are High American Association of Physician Leaders (AAPL) American College of Healthcare Executives Episode 134: Being A Physician Advisor In A Non-Hospital Based Role  Episode 105: Becoming A Physician Advisor - What’s the Scoop Free Resources - There are a number of high value, free career resources you can check out under the FREEBIES tab. A good place to start is the Physician Transition Starter Kit, a “must have” when you’re questioning your career path. You can also find a guide for rocking your interview, chart review tips, a time management resource, and more.

If you’ve considered pursuing a leadership role, you may have wondered what it’s like to be a Chief Medical Officer, or CMO, and what exactly the day-to-day role entails. Look no further  because today’s guest, Dr. Serene Perkins, is here to answer your questions about all things CMO. Dr. Perkins is a surgeon who modified her clinical practice to find better balance and discovered her passion for physician leadership work along the way. Now Dr. Perkins is a CMO for a health plan in Alaska, and she’ll share why she loves her work and how to know if climbing the leadership ladder is right for you.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode136" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode136</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> Why Dr. Perkins says the CMO is the glue that holds the organization together </li> <li> The most important personality traits for an aspiring CMO </li> <li> How a CMO advocates for physicians and improves processes </li> <li> Why Serene says no two days are the same in her job </li> <li> How Dr. Perkins manages conflicts when they arise </li> <li> What salary range you can expect for a CMO role </li> <li> How to build your leadership and management skills to become a CMO </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="http://amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Third-Talking-Stakes/dp/B09MV3818X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SSG3Y7G8B5A1&amp;keywords=crucial+conversations&amp;qid=1686622849&amp;sprefix=crucial+conversations%2Caps%2C147&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Crucial Conversations - Tools For Talking When Stakes are High</a> <a href="https://www.physicianleaders.org/membership?ads_cmpid=19697649985&amp;ads_adid=149074289711&amp;ads_matchtype=b&amp;ads_network=g&amp;ads_creative=648485617375&amp;utm_term=physician%20leadership%20aapl&amp;ads_targetid=kwd-374089302611&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;ttv=2&amp;gad=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwhJukBhBPEiwAniIcNY1-OcIp0UAiMUZeuOUhNCYCnhih4CyGnyYllThZKq_ahP4tr9fpbhoC6IEQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">American Association of Physician Leaders (AAPL)</a> <a href="https://www.ache.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">American College of Healthcare Executives</a> <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/episode134/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 134:</a> <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/episode134/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Being A Physician Advisor In A Non-Hospital Based Role</a> <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/105/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 105: Becoming A Physician Advisor - What’s the Scoop</a> <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/freeresources/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Free Resources</a> - There are a number of high value, free career resources you can check out under the FREEBIES tab. A good place to start is the Physician Transition Starter Kit, a “must have” when you’re questioning your career path. You can also find a guide for rocking your interview, chart review tips, a time management resource, and more.

A Surgeon Shares Her Advice For Becoming A CMO

When you’re considering a nonclinical career, an informational interview can be an invaluable tool in your career change toolbox. Informational interviews can help you learn more about a specific role, build your network, and sometimes even lead to a job offer! However, it’s essential to know how to professionally handle each step in the process to get the most out of this helpful opportunity. In today’s solo episode, I’ll be sharing the 7 steps you need to know to prepare for, execute, and follow-up on your informational interviews to maximize their value.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode135   In this episode we’re talking about:   How to make the informational interview ask   Deciding what you want from each conversation   Letting go of expectations once you make the ask   How to strategically prepare for the interview   Choosing your questions wisely   The importance of your approach to the conversation   Why follow-up is so important for success     Links for this episode: LinkedIn for Physicians Course  Special for the month of June 2023 - 10% off with the code LinkedIn10.   This fun course shows you how to create a stand-out profile on LinkedIn and use the powerful features to advance your career goals. The short video lessons guide you step-by-step on how to grow your connections, network successfully, and search for and apply to jobs. Included are cheat sheets for each lesson, examples of physician profiles, and a bonus PDF on how to rock your informational interviews. 

When you’re considering a nonclinical career, an informational interview can be an invaluable tool in your career change toolbox. Informational interviews can help you learn more about a specific role, build your network, and sometimes even lead to a job offer! However, it’s essential to know how to professionally handle each step in the process to get the most out of this helpful opportunity. In today’s solo episode, I’ll be sharing the 7 steps you need to know to prepare for, execute, and follow-up on your informational interviews to maximize their value.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode135" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode135</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> How to make the informational interview ask </li> <li> Deciding what you want from each conversation </li> <li> Letting go of expectations once you make the ask </li> <li> How to strategically prepare for the interview </li> <li> Choosing your questions wisely </li> <li> The importance of your approach to the conversation </li> <li> Why follow-up is so important for success </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/linkedinforphysicians" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn for Physicians Course</a>  Special for the month of June 2023 - 10% off with the code LinkedIn10.   This fun course shows you how to create a stand-out profile on LinkedIn and use the powerful features to advance your career goals. The short video lessons guide you step-by-step on how to grow your connections, network successfully, and search for and apply to jobs. Included are cheat sheets for each lesson, examples of physician profiles, and a bonus PDF on how to rock your informational interviews.

7 Steps To Rock Your Informational Interviews

The physician advisor role is one that can be a bit confusing to understand just from the title alone. Our guest today, Dr. Ron Hirsch, is going to help clarify what physicians advisors do when working in a boots-on-the-ground capacity for a hospital system versus working remotely for a third-party company that provides physician advisory services. Dr. Hirsch will be sharing details about both types of physician advisor roles, with an emphasis on the position at third-party companies, such as R1 RCM where he is Vice President of Physician Advisory Services. Ron will be sharing what the job entails, necessary qualifications, and why he is so passionate about this area.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode134   In this episode we’re talking about:   The differences between hospital-based and non hospital-based physician advisor roles   How utilization review figures into the role of the physician advisor   Tips for engaging in fulfilling hospital-based physician advisor work   How working as a physician advisor can lead to executive opportunities   What qualifications are needed to pursue third-party physician advisory work   Ron’s approach to handling the difficult conversations that come up in his role   Where to get started and what salary you can expect in this role     Links for this episode: Dr. Ronald Hirsch’s LinkedIn Profile Episode 105 - Being A Physician Advisor - What’s The Scoop? LinkedIn for Physicians Course  Special for the month of June 2023 -10% off with the code LinkedIn10.  This fun course shows you how to create a stand-out profile on LinkedIn and use the powerful features to advance your career goals. The short video lessons guide you step-by-step on how to grow your connections, network successfully, and search for and apply to jobs. Included are cheat sheets for each lesson, examples of physician profiles, and a bonus PDF on how to rock your informational interviews.

The physician advisor role is one that can be a bit confusing to understand just from the title alone. Our guest today, Dr. Ron Hirsch, is going to help clarify what physicians advisors do when working in a boots-on-the-ground capacity for a hospital system versus working remotely for a third-party company that provides physician advisory services. Dr. Hirsch will be sharing details about both types of physician advisor roles, with an emphasis on the position at third-party companies, such as R1 RCM where he is Vice President of Physician Advisory Services. Ron will be sharing what the job entails, necessary qualifications, and why he is so passionate about this area.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode134" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode134</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> The differences between hospital-based and non hospital-based physician advisor roles </li> <li> How utilization review figures into the role of the physician advisor </li> <li> Tips for engaging in fulfilling hospital-based physician advisor work </li> <li> How working as a physician advisor can lead to executive opportunities </li> <li> What qualifications are needed to pursue third-party physician advisory work </li> <li> Ron’s approach to handling the difficult conversations that come up in his role </li> <li> Where to get started and what salary you can expect in this role </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-hirsch-md-facp-chcqm-chri/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Ronald Hirsch’s LinkedIn Profile</a> <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/105/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 105 - Being A Physician Advisor - What’s The Scoop?</a> <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/linkedinforphysicians" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn for Physicians Course</a>  Special for the month of June 2023 -10% off with the code LinkedIn10.  This fun course shows you how to create a stand-out profile on LinkedIn and use the powerful features to advance your career goals. The short video lessons guide you step-by-step on how to grow your connections, network successfully, and search for and apply to jobs. Included are cheat sheets for each lesson, examples of physician profiles, and a bonus PDF on how to rock your informational interviews.

Being A Physician Advisor in a Non-Hospital-Based Role

What parts of your current role would you change if you could? Flexibility? Work-life balance? Autonomy? Variety? These are among the top aspects of their jobs that practicing physicians wish they could improve. And while this can sometimes be out of reach in the clinical realm, flexing your entrepreneurial muscle can be a fun and exciting way to achieve these goals. Today’s guest, Dr. Heather Signorelli, is a pathologist who did just this by starting her own successful medical billing company. She’s here to discuss how to overcome roadblocks and make the leap to being a successful business owner.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode133    In this episode we’re talking about:   How Dr. Signorelli positioned herself as an entrepreneur early in her career   The process Heather used to identify the type of business that appealed to her   Why being a problem solver makes you an ideal entrepreneur   How to reframe inevitable obstacles on the path to entrepreneurial success   Overcoming fears that hold you back from achieving your business goals   How your Enneagram personality type influences your entrepreneurial approach    Steps Dr. Signorelli took to make her business dreams a reality     Links for this episode: National Revenue Consulting - Dr. Heather Signorelli’s Medical Billing Company RevMD - Dr. Signorelli’s podcast for physicians The EntreMD Method  Book by Dr. Una: A Proven Roadmap for Doctors Who Want to Live Life and Practice Medicine on Their Terms The Game Podcast by Alex Hormosie 📣🥳️✨🎉 LinkedIn for Physicians Course - Special for the month of June 2023 -10% off with the code LinkedIn10. Would you rather clean out your garage or attic than “put yourself out there” and network? No worries! My LinkedIn course is geared to make networking doable and fun. I will show you how to connect with people who can be helpful for your career, what to put in your messages, and how to apply strategically for the job you really want. You can learn more about this course and get a sneak peek inside right HERE.

What parts of your current role would you change if you could? Flexibility? Work-life balance? Autonomy? Variety? These are among the top aspects of their jobs that practicing physicians wish they could improve. And while this can sometimes be out of reach in the clinical realm, flexing your entrepreneurial muscle can be a fun and exciting way to achieve these goals. Today’s guest, Dr. Heather Signorelli, is a pathologist who did just this by starting her own successful medical billing company. She’s here to discuss how to overcome roadblocks and make the leap to being a successful business owner.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode133" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode133</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> How Dr. Signorelli positioned herself as an entrepreneur early in her career </li> <li> The process Heather used to identify the type of business that appealed to her </li> <li> Why being a problem solver makes you an ideal entrepreneur </li> <li> How to reframe inevitable obstacles on the path to entrepreneurial success </li> <li> Overcoming fears that hold you back from achieving your business goals </li> <li> How your Enneagram personality type influences your entrepreneurial approach  </li> <li> Steps Dr. Signorelli took to make her business dreams a reality </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="https://nationalrevenueconsulting.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">National Revenue Consulting</a> - Dr. Heather Signorelli’s Medical Billing Company <a href="https://revmd.buzzsprout.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">RevMD</a> - Dr. Signorelli’s podcast for physicians <a href="https://www.amazon.com/EntreMD-Method-Roadmap-Practice-Medicine/dp/B0B1L22NB7/ref=sr_1_2?crid=22YM4YEH3USYT&amp;keywords=entremd&amp;qid=1682370681&amp;sprefix=entremd%2Caps%2C145&amp;sr=8-2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The EntreMD Method</a>  Book by Dr. Una: A Proven Roadmap for Doctors Who Want to Live Life and Practice Medicine on Their Terms <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-w-alex-hormozi/id1254720112" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Game Podcast by Alex Hormosie</a> 📣🥳️✨🎉 <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/linkedinforphysicians" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn for Physicians Course</a> - Special for the month of June 2023 -10% off with the code LinkedIn10. Would you rather clean out your garage or attic than “put yourself out there” and network? No worries! My LinkedIn course is geared to make networking doable and fun. I will show you how to connect with people who can be helpful for your career, what to put in your messages, and how to apply strategically for the job you really want. You can learn more about this course and get a sneak peek inside right <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/linkedinforphysicians" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HERE.</a>

Do You Have What It Takes To Start A Business?

Are you a physician who’s questioning your career path? If you’re at the white coat crossroads, for whatever reason, this podcast is for you. We’re going to help you find your best path forward, whether it’s to be happier in patient care, transition to a nonclinical career, or do something completely different. In the weekly podcasts, we’re bringing you all the good stuff: -Actionable tools and resources to help you start making positive changes.-Interviews with physicians who’ve found new and fulfilling ways to practice as well as those who’ve transitioned into nonclinical careers. -Concrete advice for applying to jobs, using LinkedIn, interviewing, negotiating, and much more. Your host, Dr. Heather Fork, is a former board-certified dermatologist who transitioned into full-time career coaching for physicians over 10 years ago. She is a master certified coach who has been helping hundreds of physicians find ways to be happier both in medicine and beyond. Come visit us at www.doctorscrossing.com to learn more!

Have you ever wondered if you have an inner leader in you? My guest today, Dr. Mayan Bomsztyk, never intended to follow a leadership path in her career, assuming instead that she would practice full-time primary care. Fast forward to today and she’s the Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Veterans Affairs in the Sierra Pacific Region. Dr. Bomsztyk is here to share how following your instincts along your career journey can steer you in the right direction, help you pursue what is meaningful to you, and lead you to greater professional fulfillment.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode132    In this episode we’re talking about:   What inspired Mayan to pursue leadership roles   Why collaboration, vision, resilience, and communication are key skills for leaders   The interactions that led Dr. Bomsztyk to realize her leadership potential   How your personality type influences your leadership approach   Why leadership roles exercise different parts of your brain   What advice Mayan would give her younger self about her career journey   How taking on different roles can help you discover your own inner leader     Links for this episode: Dare to Lead by Brene Brown LinkedIn for Physicians Course - This fun course shows you how to create a stand-out profile on LinkedIn and use the powerful features to advance your career goals. The short video lessons guide you step-by-step on how to grow your connections, network successfully, and search for and apply to jobs. Included are cheat sheets for each lesson, examples of physician profiles, and a bonus PDF on how to rock your informational interviews.    You can use the discount code LinkedIN10 to get 10% off this course now until June 30th! Find the course right HERE!

Have you ever wondered if you have an inner leader in you? My guest today, Dr. Mayan Bomsztyk, never intended to follow a leadership path in her career, assuming instead that she would practice full-time primary care. Fast forward to today and she’s the Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Veterans Affairs in the Sierra Pacific Region. Dr. Bomsztyk is here to share how following your instincts along your career journey can steer you in the right direction, help you pursue what is meaningful to you, and lead you to greater professional fulfillment.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode132" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode132</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> What inspired Mayan to pursue leadership roles </li> <li> Why collaboration, vision, resilience, and communication are key skills for leaders </li> <li> The interactions that led Dr. Bomsztyk to realize her leadership potential </li> <li> How your personality type influences your leadership approach </li> <li> Why leadership roles exercise different parts of your brain </li> <li> What advice Mayan would give her younger self about her career journey </li> <li> How taking on different roles can help you discover your own inner leader </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/0399592520/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1684082342&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dare to Lead by Brene Brown</a> <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/linkedinforphysicians" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn for Physicians Course</a> - This fun course shows you how to create a stand-out profile on LinkedIn and use the powerful features to advance your career goals. The short video lessons guide you step-by-step on how to grow your connections, network successfully, and search for and apply to jobs. Included are cheat sheets for each lesson, examples of physician profiles, and a bonus PDF on how to rock your informational interviews.    You can use the discount code LinkedIN10 to get 10% off this course now until June 30th! Find the course right <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/linkedinforphysicians" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HERE!</a>

Do You Have An Inner Leader In You?

When you think about utilization review roles for health insurance companies, is your first thought, “I don’t want to be the one denying someone’s care”? This is a common sentiment for physicians who may have been on the opposite end of this role. My guest today, pedidatrcian Dr. Stacie Laff, had similar concerns before she transitioned into a utilization review role after 25 years of clinical practice. Dr. Laff will be sharing with us about how she feels she is helping patients in her role as medical director, what else she loves about this job, and some details on qualifications and compensation. We’ll also learn how she is still able to continue working as a pediatrician in combination with this job.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode131    In this episode we’re talking about:   What led Dr. Laff to burn out in private practice   Why selling her practice didn’t relieve Stacie’s stress    The common fears Dr. Laff encountered early in her career transition   How Stacie helps patients get what they need in her current role   What it’s really like to conduct peer-to-peer calls   How Dr. Laff’s work-life balance improved dramatically in her new role   Qualifications needed and typical compensation for utilization review jobs     Links for this episode: Free Download: Chart Review List &amp; Tips - Chart review is a great way to use your medical knowledge, earn side income, and develop new skills. This guide includes more than 50 chart review companies and a sample email template for reaching out to recruiters. Episode 57 Working in Health Insurance - What’s it like? 

When you think about utilization review roles for health insurance companies, is your first thought, “I don’t want to be the one denying someone’s care”? This is a common sentiment for physicians who may have been on the opposite end of this role. My guest today, pedidatrcian Dr. Stacie Laff, had similar concerns before she transitioned into a utilization review role after 25 years of clinical practice. Dr. Laff will be sharing with us about how she feels she is helping patients in her role as medical director, what else she loves about this job, and some details on qualifications and compensation. We’ll also learn how she is still able to continue working as a pediatrician in combination with this job.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode131" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode131</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> What led Dr. Laff to burn out in private practice </li> <li> Why selling her practice didn’t relieve Stacie’s stress  </li> <li> The common fears Dr. Laff encountered early in her career transition </li> <li> How Stacie helps patients get what they need in her current role </li> <li> What it’s really like to conduct peer-to-peer calls </li> <li> How Dr. Laff’s work-life balance improved dramatically in her new role </li> <li> Qualifications needed and typical compensation for utilization review jobs </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/opt-in-cf65a05c-1109-4390-aa8b-d0f9b8a16653" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Free Download: Chart Review List &amp; Tips</a> - Chart review is a great way to use your medical knowledge, earn side income, and develop new skills. This guide includes more than 50 chart review companies and a sample email template for reaching out to recruiters. <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/57/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 57 Working in Health Insurance - What’s it like? </a>

Finding Great Work-Life Balance as a Medical Director in Health Insurance

Do you remember Dr. Alec Jacobson from Episode 115? He’s a fourth-year pathology resident who realized clinical medicine is not for him and he generously offered to share his career transition story in real-time as a guest on the show. In Episode 115, Dr. Jacobson shared what led him to his decision to leave clinical medicine after residency. Today, Alec is back to discuss the steps he’s taken since then to find a profession and role better suited for him and the current status of his career change. Listen in to hear some big news.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode130   In this episode we’re talking about:   Why Alec wanted to share his story with our listeners   The responses Dr. Jacobson received to his LinkedIn article about his transition   The encounter that led Alec to question his career change   Steps Dr. Jacobson took to narrow down his career choices   How Alec harnessed the power of networking to make his next move   How Dr. Jacobson determined what career direction to focus on   Where Alec has landed and why he’s excited about his next steps     Links for this episode: Episode 115 - Dr. Alec Jacobson - Real-time Transition Story Part 1 Dr. Alec Jacobson’s Story on LinkedIn - “My Own Accord” LinkedIn for Physicians Course - This fun course shows you how to create a stand-out profile on LinkedIn and use the powerful features to advance your career goals. The short video lessons guide you step-by-step on how to grow your connections, network successfully, and search for and apply to jobs. Included are cheat sheets for each lesson, examples of physician profiles, and a bonus PDF on how to rock your informational interviews. Carpe Diem Resume Kit - Converting your CV to a resume helps recruiters better understand why you are a great match for a specific job. My resume kit will guide you through creating a polished resume for your desired job. Templates are included as well as a bonus on writing your cover letter. Give yourself the best chance of getting that interview! Learn more HERE!

Do you remember Dr. Alec Jacobson from Episode 115? He’s a fourth-year pathology resident who realized clinical medicine is not for him and he generously offered to share his career transition story in real-time as a guest on the show. In Episode 115, Dr. Jacobson shared what led him to his decision to leave clinical medicine after residency. Today, Alec is back to discuss the steps he’s taken since then to find a profession and role better suited for him and the current status of his career change. Listen in to hear some big news.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode130" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode130</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> Why Alec wanted to share his story with our listeners </li> <li> The responses Dr. Jacobson received to his LinkedIn article about his transition </li> <li> The encounter that led Alec to question his career change </li> <li> Steps Dr. Jacobson took to narrow down his career choices </li> <li> How Alec harnessed the power of networking to make his next move </li> <li> How Dr. Jacobson determined what career direction to focus on </li> <li> Where Alec has landed and why he’s excited about his next steps </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/115/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 115 - Dr. Alec Jacobson - Real-time Transition Story Part 1</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-own-accord-alec-jacobson-md/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Alec Jacobson’s Story on LinkedIn</a> - “My Own Accord” <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/linkedinforphysicians" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn for Physicians Course</a> - This fun course shows you how to create a stand-out profile on LinkedIn and use the powerful features to advance your career goals. The short video lessons guide you step-by-step on how to grow your connections, network successfully, and search for and apply to jobs. Included are cheat sheets for each lesson, examples of physician profiles, and a bonus PDF on how to rock your informational interviews. <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/resume-kit" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Carpe Diem Resume Kit</a> - Converting your CV to a resume helps recruiters better understand why you are a great match for a specific job. My resume kit will guide you through creating a polished resume for your desired job. Templates are included as well as a bonus on writing your cover letter. Give yourself the best chance of getting that interview! Learn more <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/resume-kit" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HERE!</a>

Real-time Transition Story - Dr. Alec Jacobson Part 2

Have you ever wished you could make improving the EMR part of your job, but shrugged off the idea because you don’t have a technical background? My guest today, Dr. Julie Hollberg, is a hospitalist and the CMIO of Emory Healthcare. She’s here to discuss how she climbed the informatics ladder and why a technical background is not a prerequisite for this role. Dr. Hollberg will discuss the various ways physicians can be involved in improving the EMR, who might be best suited for this role, and how to pursue this path if it interests you.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode129   In this episode we’re talking about:   How Julie got started working in the informatics field   Why a desire to help her colleagues motivates Dr. Hollberg’s work   How our personality type may help determine which roles are best for us   Different types of healthcare and industry informatics roles for physicians   Why having some ongoing clinical work is important for physician informaticists   How conflict management is an important skill for EMR leadership roles   Where to learn more about informatics and typical compensation for these roles     Links for this episode: American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)  AMIA 10 X 10 Virtual Courses Physician Transition Starter Kit - A “must have” when you’re questioning your career path. This 25-page guide answers many of your questions about career transition, nonclinical options, and how to just get started.

Have you ever wished you could make improving the EMR part of your job, but shrugged off the idea because you don’t have a technical background? My guest today, Dr. Julie Hollberg, is a hospitalist and the CMIO of Emory Healthcare. She’s here to discuss how she climbed the informatics ladder and why a technical background is not a prerequisite for this role. Dr. Hollberg will discuss the various ways physicians can be involved in improving the EMR, who might be best suited for this role, and how to pursue this path if it interests you.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode129" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode129</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> How Julie got started working in the informatics field </li> <li> Why a desire to help her colleagues motivates Dr. Hollberg’s work </li> <li> How our personality type may help determine which roles are best for us </li> <li> Different types of healthcare and industry informatics roles for physicians </li> <li> Why having some ongoing clinical work is important for physician informaticists </li> <li> How conflict management is an important skill for EMR leadership roles </li> <li> Where to learn more about informatics and typical compensation for these roles </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="https://amia.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) </a> <a href="https://amia.org/education-events/amia-10x10-virtual-courses" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">AMIA 10 X 10 Virtual Courses</a> <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/opt-in-starter-kit" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Physician Transition Starter Kit</a> - A “must have” when you’re questioning your career path. This 25-page guide answers many of your questions about career transition, nonclinical options, and how to just get started.

How About A Job Improving The EMR?

You may be aware of the field of medical writing, but have you heard of medical writers who specialize in CME writing? This area of medical writing involves planning, designing, and executing the kinds of CME activities you may be familiar with for maintaining your license. Today's returning guest, Dr. Morgan Leafe, is a pediatrician and medical writer who works in the CME space, and she’s here to discuss what that entails, why she loves her work, and who is a good fit for this role.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode128   In this episode we’re talking about:   Dr. Leafe’s transition from clinical medicine to medical writing   Why wanting a career you love is not a selfish goal   The flexibility of medical writing as a career    What’s involved in CME writing and content development   Steps to take (and not to take) to pursue a CME medical writing role   CME medical writing opportunities for those without residency training   Where to look for CME roles and typical compensation     Links for this episode: Dr. Morgan Leafe’s LinkedIn Profile  Episode 52 - Coping With The Emotions of Leaving Medicine - Podcast with Dr. Morgan Leafe Five Tips for Handling The Emotional Side Of Leaving Medicine - Blog written by Dr. Morgan Leafe Medical Writing Resource Guide  - This 11-page guide gives you an introduction to medical writing as well as links for courses, books, websites, and tips for exploring this diverse area. Includes steps you can take whether you want to do medical writing as a side gig, or work full-time as a freelancer or on staff in a company.

You may be aware of the field of medical writing, but have you heard of medical writers who specialize in CME writing? This area of medical writing involves planning, designing, and executing the kinds of CME activities you may be familiar with for maintaining your license. Today's returning guest, Dr. Morgan Leafe, is a pediatrician and medical writer who works in the CME space, and she’s here to discuss what that entails, why she loves her work, and who is a good fit for this role.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/episode128" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode128</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> Dr. Leafe’s transition from clinical medicine to medical writing </li> <li> Why wanting a career you love is not a selfish goal </li> <li> The flexibility of medical writing as a career  </li> <li> What’s involved in CME writing and content development </li> <li> Steps to take (and not to take) to pursue a CME medical writing role </li> <li> CME medical writing opportunities for those without residency training </li> <li> Where to look for CME roles and typical compensation </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-leafe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Morgan Leafe’s LinkedIn Profile </a> <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/52/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 52</a> - Coping With The Emotions of Leaving Medicine - Podcast with Dr. Morgan Leafe <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/42-a/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Five Tips for Handling The Emotional Side Of Leaving Medicine</a> - Blog written by Dr. Morgan Leafe <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/medicalwriting" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Medical Writing Resource Guide</a>  - This 11-page guide gives you an introduction to medical writing as well as links for courses, books, websites, and tips for exploring this diverse area. Includes steps you can take whether you want to do medical writing as a side gig, or work full-time as a freelancer or on staff in a company.

No Residency Needed - Opportunities for Physicians in CME Writing

Did you know that little things you do every day in your role as a physician make you a valuable knowledge consultant for companies? It’s true! Biotech, pharma, and other industries are always looking for physicians with expertise in a variety of areas to share their knowledge and experience with them. My guest today, Alison Davis, is the General Manager of Corporate Markets for GLG, a company that matches physician consultants with clients needing their expertise. She’ll discuss what knowledge consulting is and how you can get started. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode127   In this episode we’re talking about:   How Alison came to work for GLG   The types of activities knowledge consultants engage in with clients   Why clients aren’t always seeking just your medical knowledge   How to join the GLG network   A behind-the-scenes look at how consultants are matched to clients   Whether you need to be licensed or board certified for knowledge consulting   Compensation for this type of work     Links for this episode: GLG Company Website If you are interested in being a knowledge consulted for GLG please email them at getstarted@glgroup.com Blog Post - A Nonclinical Side Hustle Where Physicians Can Make Money Waiting Around - with Dr. Robert Cooper LinkedIn for Physicians Course - If you’d like to learn how to customize your LinkedIn profile to make it stand out to recruiters, this course walks you through all the steps with short, actionable videos and cheat sheets for each lesson. This course takes the guesswork out of using LinkedIn!

Did you know that little things you do every day in your role as a physician make you a valuable knowledge consultant for companies? It’s true! Biotech, pharma, and other industries are always looking for physicians with expertise in a variety of areas to share their knowledge and experience with them. My guest today, Alison Davis, is the General Manager of Corporate Markets for GLG, a company that matches physician consultants with clients needing their expertise. She’ll discuss what knowledge consulting is and how you can get started. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode127" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode127</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> How Alison came to work for GLG </li> <li> The types of activities knowledge consultants engage in with clients </li> <li> Why clients aren’t always seeking just your medical knowledge </li> <li> How to join the GLG network </li> <li> A behind-the-scenes look at how consultants are matched to clients </li> <li> Whether you need to be licensed or board certified for knowledge consulting </li> <li> Compensation for this type of work </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="https://glginsights.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GLG Company Website</a> If you are interested in being a knowledge consulted for GLG please email them at <a href="mailto:getstarted@glgroup.com" rel="noopener">getstarted@glgroup.com</a> <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/a-nonclinical-side-hustle-where-physicians-can-make-waiting-around/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Blog Post - A Nonclinical Side Hustle Where Physicians Can Make Money Waiting Around - with Dr. Robert Cooper</a> <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/linkedinforphysicians" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn for Physicians Course</a> - If you’d like to learn how to customize your LinkedIn profile to make it stand out to recruiters, this course walks you through all the steps with short, actionable videos and cheat sheets for each lesson. This course takes the guesswork out of using LinkedIn!

Get Paid To Share Your Expertise As A Knowledge Consultant

The root cause for many physicians seeking a career change is burnout. However, for some physicians with burnout, the best solution might be participating in a different kind of clinical work to rediscover their love for the profession. Today’s guest, physician and founder of the non-profit One Good Turn, Dr. Ann Messer, is here to share how a volunteer trip changed the entire trajectory of her career. She’ll discuss the ins and outs of medical volunteer opportunities, including how to prepare and what to expect on your trip.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode126   In this episode we’re talking about:   How a Christmastime epiphany led Dr. Messer to realize her family needed a change   The ethics of providing healthcare in low-income countries   Where to find vetted medical volunteer opportunities   Why Ann finds her work so fulfilling   What day-to-day life is like on a medical volunteer trip   Requirements and skills needed for medical volunteer work   Dr. Messer’s reading list for physicians who are interested in volunteering     Links for this episode: One Good Turn - Dr. Messer’s non-profit organization Recommendations by Dr. Ann Messer: When Healthcare Hurts Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide Oxford Handbook of Tropical Medicine Where There Is No Doctor: A Village Health Care Handbook Hesperian.org Telemedicine Companies - If you’re interested in using your clinical skills, making money, and being able to work from home, the beach, or a mountain cabin, telemedicine is worth considering. This resource guide includes a list of over 40 telemedicine companies to choose from.

The root cause for many physicians seeking a career change is burnout. However, for some physicians with burnout, the best solution might be participating in a different kind of clinical work to rediscover their love for the profession. Today’s guest, physician and founder of the non-profit One Good Turn, Dr. Ann Messer, is here to share how a volunteer trip changed the entire trajectory of her career. She’ll discuss the ins and outs of medical volunteer opportunities, including how to prepare and what to expect on your trip.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode126" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode126</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> How a Christmastime epiphany led Dr. Messer to realize her family needed a change </li> <li> The ethics of providing healthcare in low-income countries </li> <li> Where to find vetted medical volunteer opportunities </li> <li> Why Ann finds her work so fulfilling </li> <li> What day-to-day life is like on a medical volunteer trip </li> <li> Requirements and skills needed for medical volunteer work </li> <li> Dr. Messer’s reading list for physicians who are interested in volunteering </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="https://www.onegoodturn.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">One Good Turn</a> - Dr. Messer’s non-profit organization Recommendations by Dr. Ann Messer: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Healthcare-Hurts-Evidence-Based-Initiatives/dp/B0BL9ZL255/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=CjwKCAiAxvGfBhB-EiwAMPakql4CqxFd9bMiBmZpAt2_zEPOgDaLtLhaRxQBFlzmkrlngze--SSGmBoC15gQAvD_BwE&amp;hvadid=241626174925&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9028299&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=2099810035928960317&amp;hvtargid=kwd-47487560326&amp;hydadcr=22561_10354861&amp;keywords=when+healthcare+hurts&amp;qid=1677533135&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">When Healthcare Hurts</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Half-Sky-Oppression-Opportunity-Worldwide/dp/0307387097/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FC7P5OXA6OY8&amp;keywords=Half+the+sky&amp;qid=1678460296&amp;sprefix=half+the+sky%2Caps%2C98&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Tropical-Medicine-Medical-Handbooks/dp/0199692564/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FROCILDZRVNV&amp;keywords=The+oxford+handbook+of+tropical+medicine&amp;qid=1678460334&amp;sprefix=the+oxford+handbook+of+tropical+medicine+%2Caps%2C100&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Oxford Handbook of Tropical Medicine</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Where-There-No-Doctor-Handbook/dp/0942364155/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XUNZUW1LDUO5&amp;keywords=Where+there+is+no+doctor&amp;qid=1678460362&amp;sprefix=where+there+is+no+doctor%2Caps%2C100&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Where There Is No Doctor: A Village Health Care Handbook</a> <a href="https://hesperian.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hesperian.org</a> <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/opt-in-tele" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Telemedicine Companies</a> - If you’re interested in using your clinical skills, making money, and being able to work from home, the beach, or a mountain cabin, telemedicine is worth considering. This resource guide includes a list of over 40 telemedicine companies to choose from.

Exploring Medical Volunteering Abroad

Have you ever heard of a matchmaker for physicians? And no, I don’t mean a romantic matchmaker - I mean a professional matchmaker who helps you find a clinical role that’s a great fit! My guest today, family medicine physician Dr. Lara Hochman, runs a business that does exactly this. She’s here to discuss how to understand your priorities and assess whether a job is right for you. Dr. Hochman will also share some helpful tips on how to play detective during an interview to find out what a workplace is really like. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode125   In this episode we’re talking about:   How the trap of big hospital contracts sparked Dr. Hochman’s business idea   Why identifying your priorities is an important first step in any job search   Factors besides money to consider when exploring your job options   The most important questions to ask on a job interview   How to phrase your interview questions to get informative answers   Why it’s always best to let a practice know who you are when you interview   Stories of physicians Lara helped find a better professional match     Links for this episode: Connect with Lara Hochman:   Website: www.happydayhealth.co    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larahochman/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCorwNuzOmzeH25dDy6i6N5w    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happydaymd   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happydaymd/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyDayMD1   Episode #28 - How To Negotiate Your Physician Employment Contract Episode #49 - Giving Notice and Non-Competes Carpe Diem Resume Kit - Converting your CV to a resume helps recruiters better understand why you are a great match for a specific job. My resume kit will guide you through creating a polished resume for your desired job. Templates are included as well as a bonus on writing your cover letter. Give yourself the best chance of getting that interview!

Have you ever heard of a matchmaker for physicians? And no, I don’t mean a romantic matchmaker - I mean a professional matchmaker who helps you find a clinical role that’s a great fit! My guest today, family medicine physician Dr. Lara Hochman, runs a business that does exactly this. She’s here to discuss how to understand your priorities and assess whether a job is right for you. Dr. Hochman will also share some helpful tips on how to play detective during an interview to find out what a workplace is really like. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode125" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode125</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> How the trap of big hospital contracts sparked Dr. Hochman’s business idea </li> <li> Why identifying your priorities is an important first step in any job search </li> <li> Factors besides money to consider when exploring your job options </li> <li> The most important questions to ask on a job interview </li> <li> How to phrase your interview questions to get informative answers </li> <li> Why it’s always best to let a practice know who you are when you interview </li> <li> Stories of physicians Lara helped find a better professional match </li> </ul> Links for this episode: Connect with Lara Hochman: <ul> <li> Website: <a href="http://www.happydayhealth.co" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.happydayhealth.co</a> </li> <li> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/larahochman/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/larahochman/</a> </li> <li> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCorwNuzOmzeH25dDy6i6N5w" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCorwNuzOmzeH25dDy6i6N5w</a> </li> <li> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@happydaymd" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@happydaymd</a> </li> <li> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/happydaymd/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/happydaymd/</a> </li> <li> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/HappyDayMD1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/HappyDayMD1</a> </li> </ul> <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/28/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #28 - How To Negotiate Your Physician Employment Contract</a> <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/49/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #49 - Giving Notice and Non-Competes</a> <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/resume-kit" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Carpe Diem Resume Kit</a> - Converting your CV to a resume helps recruiters better understand why you are a great match for a specific job. My resume kit will guide you through creating a polished resume for your desired job. Templates are included as well as a bonus on writing your cover letter. Give yourself the best chance of getting that interview!

How To Assess If A Job’s A Good Fit Before You Commit

A common fear that can hold physicians back from making a career change is the fear of making the wrong choice. But what if I were to tell you there is no “wrong” choice? Today’s guest, Dr. Kimberly Hartzfeld, is a former OB-GYN who is here to discuss how she reinvented herself as a functional medicine physician. She’ll share how she knew she was ready for a change, the details of her journey, and why you are never making a wrong choice, as long as you are moving forward and staying true to your values.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode124    In this episode we’re talking about:   What made Dr. Hartzfeld realize she was ready to move on from OB-GYN   How Kim’s own health issues led her to discover functional medicine    Identifying signs that may indicate the career path for you   What Dr. Hartzfeld learned about opening her own practice   Why Kim decided to close her practice and pursue an employed position   How Dr. Hartzfeld’s family reacted to her career change   What functional medicine physicians offer their patients      Links for this episode: The Institute for Functional Medicine  Integrated Connections job board - Website for functional medicine jobs Time Management Resource - Grab this freebie with books and other time management resources to help you prioritize what’s important to you. Episode #78 - Eat That Frog and 6 Other Time Management Tips 

A common fear that can hold physicians back from making a career change is the fear of making the wrong choice. But what if I were to tell you there is no “wrong” choice? Today’s guest, Dr. Kimberly Hartzfeld, is a former OB-GYN who is here to discuss how she reinvented herself as a functional medicine physician. She’ll share how she knew she was ready for a change, the details of her journey, and why you are never making a wrong choice, as long as you are moving forward and staying true to your values.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode124" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode124 </a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> What made Dr. Hartzfeld realize she was ready to move on from OB-GYN </li> <li> How Kim’s own health issues led her to discover functional medicine  </li> <li> Identifying signs that may indicate the career path for you </li> <li> What Dr. Hartzfeld learned about opening her own practice </li> <li> Why Kim decided to close her practice and pursue an employed position </li> <li> How Dr. Hartzfeld’s family reacted to her career change </li> <li> What functional medicine physicians offer their patients  </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="https://www.ifm.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Institute for Functional Medicine</a> <a href="https://integratedconnects.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Integrated Connections job board</a> - Website for functional medicine jobs <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/time-management-resource" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Time Management Resource</a> - Grab this freebie with books and other time management resources to help you prioritize what’s important to you. <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/78/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #78</a> - Eat That Frog and 6 Other Time Management Tips

You Don’t Have To Hit A Bullseye With Your Career Change

When considering a career change, many physicians don’t want to leave clinical practice, they just want to change the way they practice. And while you may have some preconceived notions about what it means to have a concierge practice, today’s guest, Dr. Jim Lindberg, is here to help us separate fact from fiction on this growing practice model. Dr. Linberg is an internist and pediatrician who transitioned to a group concierge practice 12 years ago. He’ll share how the care model works, what he loves about it, and tips for getting started. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode123   In this episode we’re talking about:   Jim’s journey from academics, to private practice, to concierge care   The nuts and bolts of pricing and patient load in a concierge model   Ways to include patients in your practice who can’t afford the fee   The difference between concierge medicine and direct primary care   What are patients in a concierge practice really like?   Which specialties lend themselves to a concierge model and typical compensation   The pluses and minuses of group vs. solo concierge practice     Links for this episode: Hoag Concierge Medicine - Dr. Lindberg’s Group Concierge Practice Dr. Jim Lindberg’s LinkedIn 10 Tips to Rock Your Interviews - Grab this free guide to help you prepare for nonclinical jobs and have an edge on the competition!  Episode #98: Take Back Control With A Direct Primary Care Practice

When considering a career change, many physicians don’t want to leave clinical practice, they just want to change the way they practice. And while you may have some preconceived notions about what it means to have a concierge practice, today’s guest, Dr. Jim Lindberg, is here to help us separate fact from fiction on this growing practice model. Dr. Linberg is an internist and pediatrician who transitioned to a group concierge practice 12 years ago. He’ll share how the care model works, what he loves about it, and tips for getting started. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: <a href="https://www.doctorscrossing.com/episode123" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com/episode123</a> In this episode we’re talking about: <ul> <li> Jim’s journey from academics, to private practice, to concierge care </li> <li> The nuts and bolts of pricing and patient load in a concierge model </li> <li> Ways to include patients in your practice who can’t afford the fee </li> <li> The difference between concierge medicine and direct primary care </li> <li> What are patients in a concierge practice really like? </li> <li> Which specialties lend themselves to a concierge model and typical compensation </li> <li> The pluses and minuses of group vs. solo concierge practice </li> </ul> Links for this episode: <a href="https://hoagconciergemedicine.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hoag Concierge Medicine - Dr. Lindberg’s Group Concierge Practice</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lindberg-230ab313b/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Jim Lindberg’s LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://the-doctors-crossing.mykajabi.com/interviewprep" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">10 Tips to Rock Your Interviews</a> - Grab this free guide to help you prepare for nonclinical jobs and have an edge on the competition!  <a href="https://doctorscrossing.com/98/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #98: Take Back Control With A Direct Primary Care Practice</a>

Concierge Medicine - A Remedy For Burnout?

Are you a physician who’s questioning your career path? If you’re at the white coat crossroads, for whatever reason, this podcast is for you. We’re going to help you find your best path forward, whether it’s to be happier in patient care, transition to a nonclinical career, or do something completely different. In the weekly podcasts, we’re bringing you all the good stuff: -Actionable tools and resources to help you start making positive changes. -Interviews with physicians who’ve found new and fulfilling ways to practice as well as those who’ve transitioned into nonclinical careers. -Concrete advice for applying to jobs, using LinkedIn, interviewing, negotiating, and much more. Your host, Dr. Heather Fork, is a former board-certified dermatologist who transitioned into full-time career coaching for physicians over 10 years ago. She is a master certified coach who has been helping hundreds of physicians find ways to be happier both in medicine and beyond. Come visit us at <a href="http://www.doctorscrossing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com</a> to learn more!

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