A common fear that can hold physicians back from making a career change is the fear of making the wrong choice. But what if I were to tell you there is no “wrong” choice? Today’s guest, Dr. Kimberly Hartzfeld, is a former OB-GYN who is here to discuss how she reinvented herself as a functional medicine physician. She’ll share how she knew she was ready for a change, the details of her journey, and why you are never making a wrong choice, as long as you are moving forward and staying true to your values. 

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode124 

 

In this episode we’re talking about:

• What made Dr. Hartzfeld realize she was ready to move on from OB-GYN
• How Kim’s own health issues led her to discover functional medicine 
• Identifying signs that may indicate the career path for you
• What Dr. Hartzfeld learned about opening her own practice
• Why Kim decided to close her practice and pursue an employed position
• How Dr. Hartzfeld’s family reacted to her career change
• What functional medicine physicians offer their patients 

 

Links for this episode:

The Institute for Functional Medicine 

Integrated Connections job board - Website for functional medicine jobs

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