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8 05, 2018

Three Awesome Nonclinical Careers You Can Embark on Today – 034

John Jurica2021-03-20T20:54:49-05:00

Today we learn about three awesome nonclinical careers for those working in the hospital setting. But first, a story… Ten years into my career as a full-time family physician, I began to consider moving in another direction. For the most part, I enjoyed my practice, and my patients liked me. My two partners and I had busy schedules and a waiting list for appointments. And we had a good reputation in the community. But I wanted something more. [...]

Three Awesome Nonclinical Careers You Can Embark on Today – 034John Jurica2021-03-20T20:54:49-05:00

1 05, 2018

3 Reasons to Pursue the CPE Qualification – 033

John Jurica2021-03-20T20:43:49-05:00

In this episode, we explore the CPE certification offered by the Certifying Commission in Medical Management. I attempt to answer these questions: What is the CPE? How was it established? What are the requirements for completing the CPE? How costly is the CPE to obtain? Is a management degree required? Photo by rawpixel.com on Unsplash […]

3 Reasons to Pursue the CPE Qualification – 033John Jurica2021-03-20T20:43:49-05:00

24 04, 2018

Advice for an Emerging Physician Leader – 032

John Jurica2021-03-20T20:35:06-05:00

Dr. Cindy Wang is a an emerging physician leader seeking advice to help advance her hospital management career. She responded to my offer to provide mentorship in exchange for recording and posting our conversation here on the podcast. First, My Sincere Thanks Before we get into our interview today, I’d like to thank all of you who sent me condolences following last week’s episode. I deviated from my usual topics and posted a tribute to my recently deceased [...]

Advice for an Emerging Physician Leader – 032John Jurica2021-03-20T20:35:06-05:00

18 04, 2018

Tribute to My Mother, Vicky Sorrentino Jurica – 031

John Jurica2021-03-20T20:24:04-05:00

Today's episode is going to be a little different. In part, I wish to explain my absence last week. And I want to express my thoughts about my recently deceased mother, Vicky Sorrentino Jurica. And present a tribute to her. So you won't be hearing anything today about nonclinical careers, or side gigs, or physician leadership, except maybe tangentially. And I'm still not exactly sure why I'm recording this. Other than there might be some small lessons for [...]

Tribute to My Mother, Vicky Sorrentino Jurica – 031John Jurica2021-03-20T20:24:04-05:00

3 04, 2018

Dr. Charmaine Gregory Ends Burnout Through Health and Fitness Coaching – 030

John Jurica2021-03-20T20:14:52-05:00

Dr. Charmaine Gregory, Emergency Medicine Nocturnist, lost the joy of practicing medicine, and was struggling with burnout. By attending to her own fitness, coaching others, and bringing balance back into her life was she able to eliminate her burnout. Before we get into our interview today, let me repeat an offer I made to my email subscribers. Special Mentoring Offer to Subscribers I remember when I was first interested in a hospital management career. I was on staff [...]

Dr. Charmaine Gregory Ends Burnout Through Health and Fitness Coaching – 030John Jurica2021-03-20T20:14:52-05:00

27 03, 2018

Digital Health Innovator Sylvia Romm Personifies Telehealth Opportunities – 029

John Jurica2021-03-20T20:01:35-05:00

Sylvia Romm is a pediatric hospitalist with an MPH from Harvard University, and a telehealth expert. She is a digital health innovator who created and then sold her own niche telemedicine company called Milk on Tap. She now serves as VP of Medical Affairs at American Well, the healthcare IT company that bought her business. Telehealth Today, we address a field that is not often talked about when discussing career options. The whole field of telehealth is still [...]

Digital Health Innovator Sylvia Romm Personifies Telehealth Opportunities – 029John Jurica2021-03-20T20:01:35-05:00

20 03, 2018

Root Causes of Physician Burnout – Interview with Dr. Dike Drummond – 028

John Jurica2021-03-20T19:53:46-05:00

I really enjoyed today's interview addressing the causes of physician burnout and its remedies. I knew I was talking with someone with very deep knowledge of the subject matter. Photo by Maria Freyenbacher on Unsplash But, before I tell you about the interview, let me remind you about a new “how-to-guide” I’ve written called 5 Nonclinical Careers You Can Pursue Today. It’s a 24-page manual, complete with checklists for each career. It outlines the steps you [...]

Root Causes of Physician Burnout – Interview with Dr. Dike Drummond – 028John Jurica2021-03-20T19:53:46-05:00

13 03, 2018

Follow These 8 Steps to a Career in Quality Improvement – 027

John Jurica2021-03-20T19:43:19-05:00

In this episode, I respond to a listener's question about pursuing a career in quality improvement. Her ultimate goal is to become a chief medical officer for a health system. I list the tactics I would use to achieve that career goal. Free Career Transition Guide Before I jump into today’s content, I need to tell you about a new “how-to-guide” I’ve written. It’s a 24-page manual, complete with checklists for 5 nonclinical careers. It outlines the steps [...]

Follow These 8 Steps to a Career in Quality Improvement – 027John Jurica2021-03-20T19:43:19-05:00

6 03, 2018

What Did We Learn and Where Are We Going After 25 Episodes? – 026

John Jurica2021-03-20T19:31:37-05:00

In this episode, I answer this question: What did we learn in the first 25 episodes of this podcast? I'll also describe where I plan to go next. I produce this podcast because I’ve personally pivoted to a nonclinical career. And I think that's a valid option that frustrated physicians should seriously consider. Over a period of several years, I shifted from full-time clinical practice to full-time hospital chief medical officer. Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash [...]

What Did We Learn and Where Are We Going After 25 Episodes? – 026John Jurica2021-03-20T19:31:37-05:00

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