You don’t have to be the same person who chose to go to medical school. You don’t have to do what your younger self chose for you. You don’t have to follow in the footsteps of your mentors. You don’t have to be miserable for the rest of your life. You don’t have to live up to society’s expectations. You
It can be challenging to figure out what non-clinical option is a good fit for you. During medical training, you experienced a variety of clinical roles directly, allowing you to make an educated guess about the best-fit clinical job. In the non-clinical world, many of the options are unfamiliar. Even if you read a job description, you might still be
Fear is to be expected when you’re making a career change. It’s a normal response to change but can sometimes stop you in your tracks. Here are 3 strategies to help you work through fearful thoughts: 3 strategies to work through the fear at the career change intersection 1. Trace back the fear. 2. Anticipate worst-case scenarios and solve for
Are you unhappy in clinical medicine but you don’t feel ready to give up seeing patients? A change in practice environment might be what you need! Here are the stories of two physician clients who thought they needed to leave clinical medicine. Instead, they changed where they practiced. Client 1: An early career physician in a surgical specialty. This physician
Do things at work “not feel right” anymore? Do you find yourself asking, “what’s wrong with me?” What might be wrong is your core values no longer align with your workplace values. If one (or more) of your values have changed or shifted priority since you entered medical school, your current career choice might no longer be aligned with your
Read these previous posts for a general overview of careers in the pharmaceutical industry, and a review of drug safety roles for physicians. Overview of the role Associate medical/medical directors in Medical Affairs are usually based at the company’s HQ (as opposed to Medical Science Liaison roles that are field-based). They connect the science behind the company’s drug or therapeutic
If you would like a general overview of careers for physicians in the pharmaceutical industry, read this post first. Now onto this week’s career spotlight: Drug safety physician. Drug safety or pharmacovigilance physicians help develop the safety profile of a new drug. Responsibilities include Monitor, interpret, and document adverse events that arise during clinical trials. Use clinical judgment and knowledge
“I want to leave clinical medicine but I’m not feeling so good about being a physician who doesn’t practice medicine.” These words are from a client who’s exploring non-clinical career options in the Wellness space. Can you relate? My client felt her self-image was merged with being a physician. “I am proud of this achievement and being part of a
Are you wondering if a job in the pharmaceutical industry (Pharma) could be right for you? This is the first in a series of posts about jobs for physicians in Pharma. In this post, I will give you a general overview of Pharma. In subsequent posts, I will highlight entry level positions you can apply for if you want to
If you’re thinking about leaving clinical medicine, are you concerned about regret? What if you miss patients? What if you get bored? What if you’re unhappy in the new role? Yes, you might regret it! Or, you might regret not leaving sooner! But you can’t know for sure when you’re at the decision point. Here are ways to help you
