There are several roles and rewarding career options for physicians in medical writing. This article is a brief summary and guide to this broad and varied career. What is medical writing? Medical writing is the communication (written, audio, video) of medical and health-related content to a wide range of audiences: health care professionals, regulators, patients, students, and the general public.
If you’re feeling bored in your current career situation, you’re not alone! It’s one of the more common causes of dissatisfaction in medicine. When physicians tell me they’re bored at work, it’s often tinged with guilt or a sense of failure, “I hate to admit this out loud, but I’m bored with my job.” Boredom isn’t a failure or anything
I made several mistakes early in my career transition. I hesitate to label them as mistakes because I learned so much from them and it all worked out in the end! But they prolonged the transition and made it more challenging than it needed to be. I want to share some of them with you so you can have a
Do you want to leave clinical medicine, but you feel guilty? Your feelings are shared by many physicians who want to leave clinical medicine. Even though you know guilt is not a reason to stay, it can be challenging to let it go. If this is true for you, consider this 4-step approach: 1. Recognize the voice of guilt. Do
What is CDI? CDI is a component of revenue cycle management. In CDI, the goal is to ensure the patient’s medical record accurately reflects the medical diagnosis, treatment plan, and health status. The professionals in CDI work to improve documentation accuracy and completeness. Ultimately this can lead to improved patient outcomes, improved reimbursement, and reduced legal and financial risks for
Have you reviewed lists of non-clinical career options, listened to podcasts, perused job postings, searched google, or even prompted ChatGPT but you don’t know what non-clinical job would best fit you? I suggest you take a step back. Instead of asking, “What are my options?” Ask, “Who am I?” What are my interests, skills, and preferences? What are your interests?
The interview is your opportunity to build the bridge between your personality, skills, and experience and the interviewer (company) you’re applying to. Being prepared is one of the keys to a successful interview. Here is a checklist and interview tips to get you started! 1 week before the interview: 1. Know the role of the person/s you’re interviewing with. Is
The process of leaving clinical medicine can be stressful and overwhelming. A physician career transition coach can help you figure out your next best-fit career, create a structured job finding process, and support you when challenges arise. But not everyone who wants to leave clinical medicine needs a coach. Here are 5 questions to help you figure out if working
Sometimes, changing careers and doing what you really want, involves going against expectations and disappointing others. If you’re someone who tends to do what’s expected of you or prioritizes your loved ones’ happiness above your own, you might delay or put off making the change you need to be fulfilled in your career. Why don’t you want to disappoint others?
What is Utilization Management (UM)? UM refers to all activities involved in ensuring appropriate and cost-effective use of health care services and resources. These include hospitalizations, surgeries, diagnostic tests, and other procedures. A career in UM can be an opportunity to help patients receive appropriate medical care and help prevent fraud, waste, and abuse of medical resources. Who are the
