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

2021-03-20T19:53:46-05:00

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 – 0282021-03-20T19:53:46-05:00

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

The Journey From Career Loss to Physician Advocate with Dr. Stephanie Pearson – 023

2023-08-07T11:27:33-05:00

In this podcast episode, I speak with Dr. Stephanie Pearson, a disability expert and physician advocate. A work-related injury forced Stephanie to leave her specialty of obstetrics and gynecology. Next, she found her disability insurance carrier unwilling to cover her injury. This put her family at risk. Yet, she overcame these challenges, becoming a disability expert and physician advocate along the way. Not every physician who is struggling to find a new career leaves medicine because of burnout, [...]

The Journey From Career Loss to Physician Advocate with Dr. Stephanie Pearson – 0232023-08-07T11:27:33-05:00

How to Become a Medical Writer with Dr. Mandy Armitage – 022

2021-10-27T09:59:17-05:00

In this podcast episode, I speak with Dr. Mandy Armitage about her career as a medical writer. She was trained and board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and sports medicine. After working clinically, she transitioned to working full-time in medical writing. She has experience as a freelancer and a full-time employed writer. She currently serves as a Medical Director for HealthLoop and continues freelance medical writing at Armitage Medical. I've been interested in writing myself. It's one of  [...]

How to Become a Medical Writer with Dr. Mandy Armitage – 0222021-10-27T09:59:17-05:00

Achieve the Life You Want with Career Coach Dr. Heather Fork – 018

2024-08-15T15:30:43-05:00

In this podcast episode, I speak with physician career coach Heather Fork, MD, CPCC. She describes her own personal journey and her experiences helping physicians achieve the life they want. I found this interview to be very inspiring. She distills years of coaching into a clear outline for career transition. In addition, her own transition, from clinical medicine to a career she loves, serves as a beacon of hope to those physicians in the throes of burnout. I’ve [...]

Achieve the Life You Want with Career Coach Dr. Heather Fork – 0182024-08-15T15:30:43-05:00

Break Through the Mindset That’s Blocking You – Interview with Dr. Michelle Mudge-Riley – 010

2021-03-19T19:11:25-05:00

In this episode, my guest helps you to break through the mindset that's keeping you from pursuing a new career. But before we get into the interview, let me mention a couple of other important topics. PNC Podcast Milestone First, this post represents a minor podcast milestone – Episode Number 10. As I reflect on these first 10 episodes, I want to thank you for joining me. You’re the reason I’ve created this podcast. I’m still learning, and [...]

Break Through the Mindset That’s Blocking You – Interview with Dr. Michelle Mudge-Riley – 0102021-03-19T19:11:25-05:00

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