Exploit These Free and Low-Cost Tools – Episode 322

In today’s episode, John dives into a treasure trove of the best first resources for physicians to access when seeking to transition into a nonclinical career.

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He covers a range of tools and guidance. They range from a comprehensive website to a nudge in the right direction, this episode is a starting point for your nonclinical career journey.

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This week’s episode sponsor is the From Here to There: Leveraging Virtual Medicine Program from Sandrow Consulting.

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We’re proud to have the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA Program, offered by the Haslam College of Business, as the sponsor of this podcast.

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Other Best First Resources to Help You

In this session, John provides an overview of fundamental resources for clinicians exploring nonclinical careers. He starts with books that address the process of career change head-on:

  1. Pivot by Jenny Blake
  2. Do You Feel Like You Wasted All That Training? by Michael McLaughlin
  3. Physicians’ Pathways to Non-Traditional Careers and Leadership Opportunities, edited by Richard D. Urman and Jesse M. Ehrenfeld
  4. 50 Nonclinical Careers for Physicians, by Dr. Sylvie Stacy

John recommends several podcasts and online communities. They provide practical advice, real-life career change stories, and platforms for networking:

  1. Docs Outside the Box Podcast with Dr. Nii Darko
  2. Career Rx Podcast with Dr. Marjorie Stiegler
  3. Doctors Changing Medicine Podcast with Dr. Nneka Unachkwu
  4. BootstrapMD – Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming
  5. Physician Nonclinical Career Hunters Facebook Group
  6. Physician Side Gigs Facebook Group
  7. Alternative Careers for Doctors Facebook Group
  8. Remote Careers for Physicians Facebook Group

In addition to these resources, John mentions SEAK, an organization dedicated to teaching physicians about nonclinical careers. SEAK offers online courses, books, and an annual conference. The annual conference held in Chicago in October serves as a comprehensive resource for career changers, featuring informative lectures and face-to-face access to dozens of expert mentors.

Other Online Resources

John also touches on the emerging trend of physician coaching, recommending the website physiciancoaches.com, which provides a directory of physician coaches in various specialties.

There are also useful websites such as Doctors Crossing, by Dr. Heather Fork, and Dr. Heidi Moawad’s website Non Clinical Doctors.

Lastly, John reminds us of online summits like the one offered by NewScript in April called the Nonclinical Career Summit. The annual Summit provides free live access to 12 lectures over 3 evenings at no cost. Afterward, the recordings are available for lifetime access for a small fee. The 2023 lectures are still available at the NewScript Nonclinical Career Summit website.

Summary

John explores an array of resources for physicians navigating their transition into nonclinical and nontraditional careers. These resources encompass everything from in-depth conferences to online summits and physician coaching services. It’s a comprehensive guide for those embarking on their journey to nontraditional medical careers.

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