Physicians often leave clinical medicine not because they don’t want to see patients anymore, but because they are burned out from the charting, long hours, and lack of flexibility that come with the role. But what if I told you that a clinical option exists that allows you to keep caring for patients without these common headaches? This is what today’s guest, Dr. Heather Awad, a family medicine physician who transitioned to wound care, is here to discuss, along with why she loves this role and how you can pursue this option if it interests you.

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/103 

 

In this episode we’re talking about:

• Dr. Awad’s journey from family medicine to wound care
• How a career coach helped Heather find a role that fit her needs
• The day-to-day work of a wound care physician
• Training protocols and requirements for this role
• Schedule flexibility, hours, and charting responsibilities
• Typical compensation for this position
• Dr. Awad’s life coaching business, focusing on weight loss

 

Links for this episode:

Vibrant-MD - Dr. Heather Awad’s Website

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