Don’t Know Which Non-Clinical Career Is Right For You? Play A Game Of Survivor And Make A CHOICE

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Are you feeling stuck and can’t figure out which non-clinical career is right for you? Consider a game of survivor! Create a short-list of possible career choices and go to “survivor island.” You will eliminate the choices one-by-one until you have a “survivor.” Here’s how: 10 steps to a non-clinical career CHOICE: STEP 1 Make a list of 5 non-clinical

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How To Ride The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Career Change

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I don’t know of any physician (including me) who’s made a successful career change who did not experience challenging emotions along the way. At times, it can feel like you’re on a emotional rollercoaster! Recognizing and allowing the emotion is important to help you move forward in the career transition process. Emotions are normal, expected, intelligent responses! How do you

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Physician Non-Clinical Career Spotlight: Principal Investigator

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The role of a Principal Investigator (P.I.) is ideal for physicians who want to gain experience in the conduct of clinical trials. Overview of the role Principal investigators oversee the conduct of clinical trials. They attend to the health and safety of study participants, pay special attention to protocol adherence, data integrity, and ensure trials are executed according to Good Clinical

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

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Heather Fork, MD and Doctor Karen Barnard: I’m invited on CARPE DIEM PODCAST by Heather Fork, MD to discuss common mistakes along the career change path and what you can do to avoid and overcome them to achieve career happiness. Let’s face it, physicians like to do things perfectly. However, the career change path is uncharted territory for most physicians,

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7 Networking Tips For Introverted Physicians

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If you would rather chew glass than engage in small talk, this resource is for you! Here’s the good news: Not enjoying small talk is a powerful asset in effective networking. If you tend to be introverted, I’m willing to bet you’re a good listener, and genuinely interested in meaningful connections. And meaningful connections is what it’s all about. Here

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Non-Clinical Career Spotlight: Life Insurance Medicine

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Physicians who occupy roles in Insurance Medicine work in health, disability, life and long-term care insurance. This resource focuses on Life Insurance Medicine. The physician’s core role in life insurance medicine. Physicians help the insurance underwriter assess mortality and morbidity risk of the member who is insured or being considered for a life insurance policy. Employers and role titles. Physicians

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Tips For A Successful Non-Clinical Screening Interview

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You’ve applied for a non-clinical job, and you get a call from the recruiter inviting you to a screening interview. They may refer to it as a “quick phone call,” or an “informational interview,” or a “first interview.” The purpose of the screening interview. The interviewer wants to have a conversation with you to find out more about your qualifications,

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