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Three Awesome Nonclinical Careers You Can Embark on Today – 034

2021-03-20T20:54:49-05:00

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 – 0342021-03-20T20:54:49-05:00

3 Reasons to Pursue the CPE Qualification – 033

2021-03-20T20:43:49-05:00

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 – 0332021-03-20T20:43:49-05:00

Advice for an Emerging Physician Leader – 032

2021-03-20T20:35:06-05:00

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 – 0322021-03-20T20:35:06-05:00

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

2021-03-20T20:14:52-05:00

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 – 0302021-03-20T20:14:52-05:00

Digital Health Innovator Sylvia Romm Personifies Telehealth Opportunities – 029

2021-03-20T20:01:35-05:00

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 – 0292021-03-20T20:01:35-05:00

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

2021-03-20T19:43:19-05:00

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 – 0272021-03-20T19:43:19-05:00

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

2021-03-20T19:31:37-05:00

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? – 0262021-03-20T19:31:37-05:00

Boost Your Career Trajectory by Completing an Executive MBA with Dr. Kate Atchley – 025

2021-03-20T19:10:34-05:00

I was very interested in hearing more about physician executive MBA programs.  It's something that commonly comes up when speaking about nontraditional careers for physicians. As I talk with physicians who are early in the process of career transition, one of the bits of advice they often receive from friends and family is to “get an MBA, it will help open doors.” However, committing to an MBA is a serious decision, not to be taken lightly. Sure, there are some [...]

Boost Your Career Trajectory by Completing an Executive MBA with Dr. Kate Atchley – 0252021-03-20T19:10:34-05:00

The Ultimate Resource to Spark Your Transformation to Physician Leader with Dian Ginsberg – 024

2021-03-20T19:04:31-05:00

I joined the American College of Physician Executives in 1994. It was one of the best resources I've ever found for fledgling physician leaders. It is now called the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL). And it has continued to provide education and support for me and thousands of other physician leaders. I thought it would be helpful to discuss the organization. It is clearly dedicated to promoting physician leadership.  For more than 40 years, the AAPL has [...]

The Ultimate Resource to Spark Your Transformation to Physician Leader with Dian Ginsberg – 0242021-03-20T19:04:31-05:00

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