A physician client recently expressed a dilemma: “I’m burned out and want a job with more work-life balance. My best friend says I should first figure out what I’m passionate about and pursue that. But honestly, I would be OK with a job without passion.” This physician wants an 8-5, no weekends, and no call. She wants to be
I know how much you love to research and learn. I do too! However, I often see physicians getting stuck in the research phase of their career transition. Listening to podcasts, reading blogs (like this one!), scrolling through posts in the non-clinical Facebook groups, and browsing through job descriptions can deceive you into thinking you’re making progress. Don’t get me
Ikigai is a Japanese concept that roughly translates to, “your reason for being“ Or, “the thing you live for“ Or, “why you wake up in the morning“. It sits at the intersection of your answers to 4 questions: What do you love? What are you good at? What can you be paid for? What does the world need? Finding your
You’re NOT, “just a doctor”, or a “one-trick pony”! You DO have a constellation of highly desirable and marketable non-clinical skills. I’m going to show you a simple way to deconstruct your clinical activities and uncover your transferable skills! STEP 1. START WITH ONE CLINICAL ACTIVITY YOU ENJOY Choose a clinical activity that comes naturally to you and you
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
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
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
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”, but that can lead to overwhelm and slow your progress. Instead, start with “why”. Here’s how. START WITH 3 FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS 1. Who am I
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 you’re stuck without a plan of how to move forward? The way to clarity is to take action! Here are 3 things you can do
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 follow. However, if the clinical path you chose no longer feels right, and none of the non-clinical career paths appeal to you, you may choose
