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
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 the choices one-by-one until you have a “survivor.” Here’s how: 10 steps to a non-clinical career CHOICE: STEP 1 Make a list of 5 non-clinical
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 for now!). 1. You still enjoy seeing patients (most days). I often hear physicians say they enjoy taking care of patients, but don’t like “everything
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 a good fit for you? This uncertainty is normal. You often don’t have all the information to make the decision with certainty. You don’t know
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?
