Doctors Changing Medicine

Most of us go through intense years of medical school, residency and training with one ultimate goal in mind - to become doctors. But what happens if, after all those years, you realize that becoming a doctor isn't your calling anymore? Are there options? Can you pursue something else and still be happy and fulfilled? 

In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Michelle Mudge-Riley, a consultant, coach, and entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Founder of Physicians Helping Physicians LLC where she has spent the past 17 years assisting physicians and medical students with career strategy. Given that she was one of the early pioneers for physicians embarking on non-clinical careers, Dr. Mudge-Riley has helped hundreds of physicians with career transition and skills diversification. She explores some of the steps that can be taken to reduce our fears, address our mindset and expedite the process of finding a new calling. Some of the tactics she shares can be used to overcome the imposter syndrome, so you don't want to miss this episode!

In a nutshell, we talk about:

• How Dr. Mudge-Riley created a non-clinical career for herself and some of the challenges she had to overcome.
• Why it's okay to go the non-traditional route as a physician.
• Getting out of your comfort zone and facing your fears.
• Some of the paths that any doctor looking to go the non-clinical route can take.
• Whether on not one can replace their income should they take the non-clinical route and some of the myths associated with it.
• How your imposter syndrome is preventing you from reaching your full potential.

...and so much more!

Episode sponsor: 

• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the EntreMD Business School!

Featured in the show:

• Dr. Mudge-Riley’s Website: www.phphysicians.com
• Dr. Mudge-Riley’s Podcast: Physicians Helping Physicians

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It all started when Katie Deming, MD, went undercover at a boutique near her office. As a radiation oncologist, Dr. Deming wanted to test first-hand the types of bras on the market for women who had undergone radiation therapy for breast cancer. What she saw made her decide that she was never going to send her patients to that boutique. The bras had all the wrong features - they were scratchy and had an elastic that would irritate the skin. 

Despite having zero designer experience, Dr. Deming saw a gap that needed to be filled. That was just the beginning of her years-long journey that led her to create MakeMerry, a first-of-its-kind online shop with bras designed specifically for women undergoing radiation treatment. 

In today's episode, Dr. Deming shares all about how she got started developing her clothing line and all she has learned along the way. Don’t miss out as she shares tips for starting your own business as a physician as well!

In a nutshell, we speak about:

• How Dr. Deming decided to create a line of intimates for cancer patients.
• What she has learned about owning a business that specializes in garments.
• Some of the transitions that worked for her as she was starting her business. 
• How she used a licensing deal with another company to produce her garments without having to raise a huge amount of capital upfront.
• The importance of branding and legally protecting your business.
• Some of the huge wins she's had in her business.
• How you can support her mission to change the lives of women undergoing radiation treatment. 
• How she manages to strike a balance between her business and her career.

...and so much more!

Episode sponsor: 

• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the EntreMD Business School!

Featured in the show:

Dr. Deming’s website: shopmakemerry.com

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Why is burnout so common among physicians? Is it because we are taught to work pretty much until we drop? Last year alone, 42% of hospital physicians reported burnout! This number is surprisingly high, given that we as physicians are constantly recommending mental health support to our patients. It's high time we normalized this kind of support too! 

In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Amelia Bueche, a DO who is a specialist in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. She is on a mission to nurture health and empower patients to realize their amazing inherent capacity. Dr. Bueche is the founder of This Osteopathic Life and also the brain behind Coaching For Institutions (CFI), a collective of physicians trained as coaches specializing in the creation and implementation of programs to bring health to medicine through coaching. Through these organizations, she is tackling the problem of burnout on an individual and institutional level. She discusses the biggest contributors to burnout and the power of coaching. 

If you are looking to develop immunity against burnout and find success in your medical career, this episode is for you!

In a nutshell, we speak about:

• Why Dr. Bueche decided to build a company that helps doctors and institutions tackle the problem of burnout.
• Some of the early warning signs of burnout
• The main causes of burnout among physicians
• Important tips for doctors experiencing burnout.
• How coaching solves the problem of burnout

...and so much more! 

Episode sponsor: 

• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the EntreMD Business School!

Featured in the show:

Dr. Bueche’s website: www.thisosteopathiclife.com

Dr. Bueche’s podcast: This Osteopathic Life

Coaching for Institutions’ website: www.coachingforinstitutions.com

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Who would have thought that Dr. Nina Maouelainin, originally from Morocco, would successfully pursue her dream of becoming a physician in the USA? Not even herself!

After completing medical school, she went on the complete her residency and subsequently a fellowship program in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Maouelainin met phenomenal mentors that led one of the first accredited interventional pulmonology fellowships at a time when the field of interventional pulmonology was in its infancy.  She later noticed a gap in the medical field that needed to be filled, which led to her establish the first successfully run private interventional pulmonology program in Philadelphia in 2011, drawing upon her extensive training in the field and program leadership experience.

Join us in today’s episode as Dr. Maouelainin shares her personal journey in increasing lung cancer awareness. You might want to have a pen and paper close to you! 

In a nutshell, we talk about:

• Why Dr. Maouelainin started Lung Health Services,  Dr. Nina Lung Foundation, and the WIIP.
• Some of the transformations that have happened because of her work.
• Her message to doctors with no idea of where to start.

…and so much more!

Episode sponsor: 

• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the EntreMD Business School!

Featured in the show:

Lung Health Services: lunghealthservices.com

Dr. Maouelainin’s patients coaching program: drninalungcare.com

Women in Interventional Pulmonology & Advanced Bronchoscopy: wiipstrong.org

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Health disparities across racial and ethnic groups have remained remarkably persistent in spite of the changes in many facets of the society over that period. This is one of the reasons why Dr. Shenelle Wilson founded Urology Unbound, a non- profit organization that seeks to increase the representation of black surgeons in the field of urology. 

In today’s episode, Dr. Wilson shares about the work she’s doing towards changing the Urology landscape and her interesting journey from nursing all the way to Urology. If Dr. Wilson did it, so can you!

Tune in for a wake-up call on pursuing your dream and being committed to changing the lives of others!

In a nutshell, we talk about:

• How Dr. Wilson came up with her mentorship model 
• The birth and why of Urology Unbound
• The other doors that Urology Unbound has opened for Dr. Wilson
• How entrepreneurship has changed people’s perception of her
• and so much more! 

Episode sponsor: 

• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the EntreMD Business School!

To register for EntreMD Live:

• www.doctorschangingmedicine.com/event

Featured in the show:

• Urology Unbound website: urologyunbound.org
• Urology Unbound on IG: @rfj_urology_interest_group
• Email Urology Unbound: [email protected]

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While contracts are part and parcel of any doctor’s career progression, negotiating them can be an emotionally fraught process. Many doctors would rather not negotiate, leaving them voluntarily underpaid and undervalued. To help you get more comfortable with negotiation, I speak with Dr. Linda Street in today’s episode.

Dr. Street is not only a maternal fetal medicine specialist, but also a coach who specializes in helping women negotiate higher salaries, sign bonuses, and the other intangibles that sweeten the deal, regardless of whether you’re starting a new job or discussing the terms of a contract renewal. Dr. Street’s wake-up call came when she realized that her colleague was six figures more than she was, yet they were seeing pretty much similar clinical volumes! She had sold herself short when she signed her contract. 

There is so much pain and suffering that goes into negotiating contracts. If you are ready to take control,  negotiate your contracts like a  boss and practice medicine on your terms, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn from this Episode:

• How Dr. Street went from MFM to setting up a company to help doctors negotiate
• Pitfalls that doctors fall into all the time
• How doctors can take inventory of their value
• The three things you have to look for in a contract before signing it
• How mindset plays a key role in the skill of negotiating

Episode sponsor: 

• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the EntreMD Business School!

To register for EntreMD Live:

• www.doctorschangingmedicine.com/event

Featured in the Show:

• Dr. Street’s Podcast: Simply Worth It
• Access Dr. Street’s Control Your Contract program HERE

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Imagine having a constant source of inspiration every single week. Yes, you read that right! Truth is, the medical system is broken, and we are done taking it and playing victim to it. The Doctors Changing Medicine podcast is here to change the narrative. This is not just about inspiration; it is also about change. 

There are two main things you can expect from this show:

• Real-life stories of physicians who are changing the way we practice medicine.
• Practical action steps you can take towards enriching your medical practice and making it a success.

This is not just a podcast - it is a movement! And what can you do to support this movement? Three things:

1. Tune in every Wednesday. As mentioned, this is going to be a source of inspiration for you every week, and you just can't miss an episode!
2. Commit to take action with every single episode. 
3.  Share the episode weekly. Whatever value you get out of this show, there is some doctor in pain in some area, who is just waiting to hear that. 

And since this is a movement, make use of the following two #tags especially when sharing the episodes on social media, because I'd love to give you a shoutout: 

#onemillionstrong 

#doctorschangingmedicine

 Imagine living inspired. Imagine taking steps to move your life, your career, your business, and your dreams forward every single week. 

Imagine changing the system, disrupting the way things are going on now, and making it better for our patients, ourselves, and our families. Imagine a better healthcare system as a whole. This is the ultimate goal of the Doctors Changing Medicine podcast.

Episode sponsor: 

• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the EntreMD Business School!

To register for EntreMD Live:

• www.doctorschangingmedicine.com/event

More from Doctors Changing Medicine:

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