In my experience as a physician career coach, no physician who’s made a career change has not been scared to do so. And every single physician who felt the fear, summoned courage and “did it scared”. Here are 5 antidotes to fear for your career transition toolbox. 1. Get clear on what you want and why you want it.
A physician client recently expressed a dilemma: “I’m burned out and want a job with more work-life balance. My best friend says I should first figure out what I’m passionate about and pursue that. But honestly, I would be OK with a job without passion.” This physician wants an 8-5, no weekends, and no call. She wants to be
How you talk to yourself at the crossroads can make the difference between moving forward and staying stuck. Take a moment to notice the words you’re using. Are you using words that empower you or are they taking you down into a spiral of despair? Here are some examples of what I hear physicians say and suggestions for a more
As a physician you’re a healthcare subject matter expert (SME)! This morning, a company executive woke up in need of your expertise AND is willing to pay for it. Your experience is valuable to solve problems in healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, media, biotech, and other industries. THERE ARE 3 CATEGORIES OF CONSULTING* 1. Skill-based or medical knowledge consulting. There are
Are you concerned that you would be wasting some of your medical training if you switched to a non-clinical career? This is a common concern. Here are 5 perspectives for you to consider. 1. Your medical knowledge and clinical skills are highly valued and transferable to other industries. You might see your clinical skills as, “just what I do”, but
Are you 40-60 years old and you want to retire from medicine in 10 years? If so, you are on the same page as ~40% of US physicians recently surveyed. Here are some of the survey results: When Physicians Aim To Retire From Medicine. 43% of physicians between the ages of 40-49y plan to retire in their 50’s. 41% of
I know how much you love to research and learn. I do too! However, I often see physicians getting stuck in the research phase of their career transition. Listening to podcasts, reading blogs (like this one!), scrolling through posts in the non-clinical Facebook groups, and browsing through job descriptions can deceive you into thinking you’re making progress. Don’t get me
A physician client of mine recently asked, “What are my options to secure some income until I find my next full-time job?” I responded, “The good news is there are multiple ways: clinical and non-clinical, remote and on-site to generate some income while you’re transitioning.” I created this table to help her (and you!) explore some of the options out
Ikigai is a Japanese concept that roughly translates to, “your reason for being“ Or, “the thing you live for“ Or, “why you wake up in the morning“. It sits at the intersection of your answers to 4 questions: What do you love? What are you good at? What can you be paid for? What does the world need? Finding your
You’re NOT, “just a doctor”, or a “one-trick pony”! You DO have a constellation of highly desirable and marketable non-clinical skills. I’m going to show you a simple way to deconstruct your clinical activities and uncover your transferable skills! STEP 1. START WITH ONE CLINICAL ACTIVITY YOU ENJOY Choose a clinical activity that comes naturally to you and you
