If you believe your role as a physician includes being an advocate for and empowering patients, you may want to consider a role as a patient advocate. TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Help patients and/or their families: Understand their diagnoses and what questions to ask their healthcare team. Navigate the healthcare system. Obtain second opinions. Communicate with the medical team and oversee the
If you’re stuck in non-clinical job search mode and not getting offers, these tips are for you! They come from my experience coaching physicians to find their first non-clinical role. 1. You need more than a resume. While a resume targeted to the job description is a cornerstone of your application, it’s not enough. To accelerate your job search timeline,
A cover letter is an opportunity to connect the dots between your resume and the job requirements. Here are the answers to 8 common cover letter FAQ’s. 1. Must I submit a cover letter with my job application? The short answer is YES! Review the submission instructions. If they specify NOT to submit a cover letter, then don’t. If the
If you’ve been asking, “what are my non-clinical career options and how do I find them?” but you’re feeling overwhelmed, take a step back. It’s tempting to start your career transition with “what and how”, but that can lead to overwhelm and slow your progress. Instead, start with “why”. Here’s how. START WITH 3 FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS 1. Who am I
