Another Piece of the Career Success Puzzle
Today’s topic is one I’ve been dying to talk about. It has to do with professional societies and associations. They have an important role to play in physician career transition.
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Today I will introduce you to important professional societies and associations. I will visit each society’s site and provide you with specific information on each one.
Professional societies are an integral piece of the career success puzzle. In fact, those discussed today have helped thousands of physicians find their first nonclinical job or side-gig.
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Benefits of Professional Societies and Associations
Whether it’s landing your first job, or advancing your career, these organizations provide many helpful resources. These resources generally include:
- education,
- certification,
- publications,
- networking opportunities,
- and job listings.
6 Outstanding Organizations
The organizations discussed in today’s Physician Nonclinical Careers podcast episode include:
American College of Physician Advisors
This organization supports physicians in multiple physician advisor roles. It supports physicians doing utilization management, benefits management, case management, clinical documentation improvement, and quality improvement.
Health Information Management Systems Society
HIMSS is THE organization to join for those involved in health information management, health information systems, and health informatics. As discussed here, medical informatics is an excellent nonclinical job. It often sets the stage for advancing to chief medical officer or chief medical information officer.
American Association for Physician Leadership
This is a physician-directed, physician-oriented organization for those in any health-related field interested in management and leadership. It provides all of the resources listed above and more.
The MSL Society
This society is often mentioned as a critical resource by MSLs interviewed on this podcast. It is discussed in detail in the Nonclinical Career Academy Course Build a Rewarding, Lucrative Career as a Medical Science Liaison.
Association of Clinical Research Professionals
This association has been recommended by recent podcast guests working in Pharma. It is especially useful for those interested in jobs in the Clinical Development realm. But it is also useful for those interested in Medication Safety and some jobs in Medical Affairs.
American Medical Writers Association
This organization has been mentioned frequently by medical writers and editors. Its members include many nonphysicians, but definitely addresses issues important to physician writers.
Summary
Professional societies and associations provide important resources. They support career transition and advancement. Today’s summary provides an overview of six organizations and their member resources.
NOTE: Look below for a transcript of today’s episode.
Links for Today’s Episode:
- American College of Physician Advisors
- Health Information Management Systems Society
- American Association for Physician Leadership
- The MSL Society
- Association of Clinical Research Professionals
- American Medical Writers Association
- Subscribe to John’s Daily Email (weekdays only) [short, practical, fun]
- List of 70 Nontraditional Jobs for Physicians
- Resources for the Emerging Physician Leader
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