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I’ve helped many physicians prepare for interviews for non-clinical positions, administrative jobs, and academic leadership roles.  The question, Tell Me About Yourself, comes up >95% of the time in both screening and panel interviews.  After…

Here is a collection of concepts to encourage and empower you on your career change journey.   Clarity about your strengths, skills, and what you want is as important as knowing your options. A compelling…

In this article, I review non-clinical career options for doctors without residency training in the US. There are many options for physicians who do not have residency training in the US. What you choose will…

The first step to landing the best non-traditional or non-clinical career option is to become clear on what you want. When you’re clear on what you want and why, you’re in a better position to…

Is your inner critic judging, criticizing, admonishing, and saying you should be grateful for the job you have?  And you’re believing it? Then your inner critic might be in the driver seat!  But wait!  Before…

Are you unhappy in your current job and want to make a change but you don’t have the time?  Here’s a friendly reminder:  You don’t have the time to stay in an unhappy job!  Here…

Are you a US or international medical graduate with no residency training in the US, and you want to know your career options?  This article is for you.  I provide guidance and examples of options…

If you’re considering a career change, be on the lookout for the 5 ways you might be (unintentionally) sabotaging and delaying your transition.   1. Being tempted by “great” job opportunities, but they’re not what…

Few people talk about the mindset and emotional challenges that arise after you’ve pivoted to a new non-clinical role. Identity issues, doubt, imposter syndrome, anxiety, and loneliness can arise.  In this post, I review examples…

Your loved ones play an important role in what’s next for your career. You want them to be happy too!  Balancing your needs with those of your loved ones can be challenging. You only need…

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…

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 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…

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”,…

OVERVIEW Physicians with a deep understanding of clinical workflows, medical decision making, evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, and the EHR are well-suited for roles within clinical informatics. The focus of Clinical informatics is to integrate technology…

Are you interested in pursuing a non-clinical career, but you fear losing your identity as a physician? Is being a physician not just what you DO, but who you ARE? Then how do you leave…

These were the words of a physician on her first coaching call with me. If you can relate, I invite you to continue reading about her journey to quitting and beyond. Coaching Day 1: The…

A successful transition out of clinical medicine starts with commitment to the process and then developing habits to keep moving forward. Here are 7 habits of physicians who successfully transition to other careers. 1. They…

1. I commit to live my life by design, not by default. 2. I can do hard things. 3. To become whole again, I must let go of what’s not working. 4. I have many…

Physicians who practice insurance medicine work in health, life, disability, and long-term care insurance. This resource focuses on disability insurance medicine. If you want to leave clinical medicine, but you still want to use your…

If you’re feeling overwhelmed during your transition to a new clinical or non-clinical career, you may have hit a roadblock. Even though roadblocks are expected along the road to career change, they have a sneaky…

When you started your current job, did you feel nervous, but excited about the new opportunity? And when you’ve left a job? Was it more of an emotional mixed bag? Bitter-sweet, sad, a relief, or…

Do you feel uncomfortable, even embarrassed, when you’re asked about your career plans and you have to say, “I don’t know!?” In a profession where we’re rewarded for having the answers, being uncertain can feel…

OVERVIEW The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) plays an important role throughout the lifecycle of a pharmaceutical product. Their most vital function is to cultivate peer-peer relationships with subject matter experts [known as Key Opinion Leaders…

Where you stand now is no longer your horizon.You must journey to a new one. A place over there, more important than over here,Calling your name. Gently leave behind the others;For they don’t see you…

Sometimes physicians are so happy when they’re offered a non-clinical job, they don’t negotiate salary! Or they believe compensation is “standard and non-negotiable.” The best time to negotiate is while you’re still a candidate for…

You will read a lot of advice on how to navigate your career transition. The recent article, Why career transition is so hard, published in the Harvard Business Review is well worth your time. The…

Do you have views and thoughts about yourself that you think are the absolute truth? Yet, when asked for evidence of their truth, you can usually appreciate they’re not really true. And there is the…

Overview: Physician surveyors or physician reviewers work for accreditation and certification bodies to ensure health care organizations, training programs, and healthcare professionals meet performance standards of services, safety, education, training, and professional conduct. Physicians are…

Congratulations! You’ve been invited for an interview! You’ve already done your research about the company, the role, and the team. Everything is lining up and you think the job is a good fit. You’re excited!…

Do you have thoughts and ideas about the career change you want to make but they’re just swirling around in your head without any clear direction? Have you done extensive research on non-clinical options, but…

This post is inspired by a physician who met with me recently for a career clarity call. By the end of the call, we had debunked some “myths of career transition.” I want to share…

Overview. Physicians make excellent and credible expert witnesses. There’s expert witness review for medical malpractice, disability, injury, and more. You can work from home, enjoy the benefits of lucrative income, and have the opportunity to…

In this interview with John Jurica, I discuss strategies to help you discover your true desires and pursue them effectively. I share my journey and explain how to be purposeful with your life and career.

I was asked this question recently and it’s an important one. I would like to share my reflections with you. It takes years of training, hard work, and dedication to become a physician.While this focus…

Networking can make the difference between being selected for an interview and continuing on the job application treadmill. Here are some answers to your networking questions. 1. Why is networking important? 2023 statistics show 70%…

Do you second-guess your ability to make the “right” decisions for your career? If you do, you may have noticed how this can keep you stuck, or worse, have you ping-ponging between different options. When…

Coaching Overview Coaching is a popular side-gig or second career choice for physicians. It offers flexibility, autonomy, remote work options, and an opportunity to use your gifts and experience to help others. There are many…

From the time you enter medical training until you become an attending physician, you have several opportunities to experience different clinical career paths. While you must make a choice, there are well-worn paths you can…

Going through a career change requires energy! When you take care of your inner resources, you set yourself up for success. There are several areas in your non-work life that impact your wellbeing and energy:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The goal of this post is to help you recognize the fear that drives your behavior. It may be driving you to consider a career change, or keeping you stuck in a career that’s no…

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…

There are many reasons to leave clinical medicine. There are many reasons to stay in clinical medicine. It can be challenging to know what’s right for you. Here are 5 reasons to stay (at least…

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…

Do you feel you don’t have enough information to make the decision to stay or leave clinical medicine?  Or, do you know you want to leave, but you don’t know which non-clinical job would be…

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…