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#216: Lucinda Coffin: How to Get into Psychiatry (or any specialty) without prior work experience and how she's planning out her golden years in medicine
Lucinda is a PA who exemplifies the saying, "A rising tide lifts all boats." She had a passion for psychiatry but had worked in the OR for her entire career. She hustled, kept her focus, and landed her dream job. Now, she's mentoring other providers who want to do the same thing. Lucinda shares how she dealt with depression and how this led to her interest in working in psych.
Key points:
If you’re not crazy about your job, transform your life with education, training, or shadow someone.
Your job and career don’t have to be so hard
Talk kindly to yourself
Don’t wait for a job to land in your lap. Cold call and don’t be afraid to ask.
Listen to your body; it’s never worth sacrificing your health
Think outside the box; you don’t have to have a typical 9-5 clinic job.
Watch your thoughts because they’ll drive your behavior and actions
If you have passion and dedication, it’s not a matter of “if” you’ll find your right fit; it’s a matter of “when.”
Keep refining and learning; you’ll be like soup getting better and tastier.
Interview your employer, know what you’re saying yes to, and what the cost might be.
Lucinda's blog/website and FB link
My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, at [email protected] or sign up for any of my free resources (including my mini-book) on my website
If you'd like to talk about me being a speaker or podcast guest, or if you're interested in collaborating, use the email above to connect!
My next PA Masterclass Series will start in January; let me know if you'd like to be a part of it! Here's a link to learn more.
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By Hope Cook, Physician Assistant/Physician Associate (PA-C) & Master Life Coach
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Lucinda is a PA who exemplifies the saying, "A rising tide lifts all boats." She had a passion for psychiatry but had worked in the OR for her entire career. She hustled, kept her focus, and landed her dream job. Now, she's mentoring other providers who want to do the same thing. Lucinda shares how she dealt with depression and how this led to her interest in working in psych.
Key points:
If you’re not crazy about your job, transform your life with education, training, or shadow someone.
Your job and career don’t have to be so hard
Talk kindly to yourself
Don’t wait for a job to land in your lap. Cold call and don’t be afraid to ask.
Listen to your body; it’s never worth sacrificing your health
Think outside the box; you don’t have to have a typical 9-5 clinic job.
Watch your thoughts because they’ll drive your behavior and actions
If you have passion and dedication, it’s not a matter of “if” you’ll find your right fit; it’s a matter of “when.”
Keep refining and learning; you’ll be like soup getting better and tastier.
Interview your employer, know what you’re saying yes to, and what the cost might be.
Lucinda's blog/website and FB link
My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, at [email protected] or sign up for any of my free resources (including my mini-book) on my website
If you'd like to talk about me being a speaker or podcast guest, or if you're interested in collaborating, use the email above to connect!
My next PA Masterclass Series will start in January; let me know if you'd like to be a part of it! Here's a link to learn more.
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