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 social niceties, it’s typically the first question you’ll be asked. If you can succinctly communicate why YOU are the right person for the job, you’re
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 WHY comes before your WHAT and HOW. Your core values are the lampposts on your career path. There’s no “right” path, just your path. You
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 depend on your unique strengths, skills, available opportunities, and experience. [For clinical career options for doctors without residency training in the US, please see Part
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 filter the options and be strategic in your search. Here are 10 questions designed to help you find career clarity. Before you answer, The questions
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 the inner critic starts judging you for allowing it in the driver seat, pause and take a breath! You can nudge it into the back
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 4 tips to help you find time. Tip #1. Is it a time or an energy issue? Can you find 30 minutes 2X
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 to help you find your best-fit career. [Note: This article is for you if you have already decided you do NOT want to pursue residency.
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 you really want. These opportunities have a way of showing up when you’re on the verge of making a big change. One physician dreamed of
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 of these challenges and how to navigate them. PHYSICIAN IDENTITY. “WHAT DO I CALL MYSELF NOW?” Physician example: A pediatrician who transitioned to public
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 to have a conversation with a loved one about leaving your job to see the anxiety flash across their face. They want you to be
