Dr. Armin Feldman’s Pretrial Prelitigation Medical Legal Consulting Coaching Program will teach you to build your own nonclinical consulting business as a valued consultant to attorneys without doing med mal cases or expert witness work.

Armin will teach you everything from business concepts to the medicine involved when launching your new consulting business during one year of unlimited coaching.

For more information, go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/mlconsulting/

Learn the business and management skills you need by enrolling in the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA program at nonclinicalphysicians.com/physicianmba.

Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide.

Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.                                       

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In our 400th episode, we're marking a milestone by diving into something deeply personal and highly practical—what it's like to build, grow, and sell a senior care business. I've had the unique experience of serving as an informal consultant, advisor, and broker to my wife, Kay, as she launched and ultimately sold her own successful in-home senior care franchise.

Whether you're a physician looking for a new income stream, a career pivot, or even a nonclinical business opportunity outside of medicine, this episode is packed with insights on how small business ownership can lead to significant financial growth, flexibility, and long-term wealth. I walk through real-world numbers, growth stages, challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and why a franchise model may be the ideal entry point for healthcare professionals venturing into entrepreneurship. You'll also hear about the pros and cons of buying vs. building, funding options, and how to evaluate return on investment when purchasing a business.

If you've ever thought about starting a business, investing in one, or just escaping a high-stress clinical role, this episode is a powerful look at what's possible—and profitable. I discuss how my wife's business grew to generate substantial income with minimal time commitment, the advantages of the franchise model, including training and support, and how you could apply these same principles to Direct Primary Care practices for potentially greater autonomy and higher income than traditional employment.

You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/hidden-value/ 

Dr. Armin Feldman’s Pretrial Prelitigation Medical Legal Consulting Coaching Program will teach you to build your own nonclinical consulting business as a valued consultant to attorneys without doing med mal cases or expert witness work.

Armin will teach you everything from business concepts to the medicine involved when launching your new consulting business during one year of unlimited coaching.

For more information go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/mlconsulting/

Learn the business and management skills you need by enrolling in the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA program at nonclinicalphysicians.com/physicianmba.

Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide.

Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.                                       

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In this classic episode from 2020, John interviews Laura Garnett, a performance strategist who transformed her own career crisis at Google into a framework for helping professionals discover what truly fulfills them. Laura shares her journey from dairy farm beginnings to corporate success and ultimately developing her "Zone of Genius" methodology after experiencing profound dissatisfaction despite achieving her career goals.

Laura distinguishes between fleeting passions and deeper purpose, explaining that professional satisfaction comes from identifying both your "genius" (intellectual challenge) and "purpose" (intrinsic motivation). She guides listeners through practical techniques for self-observation, documenting moments of peak engagement, and recognizing patterns in fulfilling work experiences that reveal their unique strengths.

For physicians feeling trapped or unfulfilled, Laura's approach offers a pathway to break free from conformity in medicine. Her books and performance trackers available on lauragarnett.com provide resources for self-guided discovery, reframing career development as a process of self-empowerment rather than following predetermined paths—a particularly valuable perspective for medical professionals accustomed to structured career progression.

You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/find-your-zone-of-genius/ 

Dr. Armin Feldman’s Pretrial Prelitigation Medical Legal Consulting Coaching Program will teach you to build your own nonclinical consulting business as a valued consultant to attorneys without doing med mal cases or expert witness work.

Armin will teach you everything from business concepts to the medicine involved when launching your new consulting business during one year of unlimited coaching.

For more information go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/mlconsulting/

Learn the business and management skills you need by enrolling in the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA program at nonclinicalphysicians.com/physicianmba.

Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide.

Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.                                       

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Physicians facing career roadblocks due to National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) reports often feel trapped—but there are solutions. In this episode, John explores real-world strategies for overcoming the challenges posed by damaging databank reports. From understanding which employers and institutions have access to these records to identifying career paths where they hold little to no weight, he breaks down key insights that can help physicians regain control of their professional futures.

John discusses alternative work opportunities that bypass NPDB scrutiny, such as locum tenens, small independent clinics, telemedicine, and specialized practices like addiction medicine and medical marijuana clinics. Additionally, he explores entrepreneurial options, including cash-only direct primary care (DPC), concierge medicine, and aesthetic practices, where physicians can sidestep traditional employer-based credentialing barriers.

This episode provides actionable steps for navigating the challenges of an NPDB report and exploring career options with greater flexibility. Learn how to strategically position yourself in today’s job market and continue practicing medicine on your own terms. Tune in now to discover practical, real-world solutions for overcoming employment roadblocks.

You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/damaging-national-practitioner-databank-reports/

Dr. Armin Feldman’s Pretrial Prelitigation Medical Legal Consulting Coaching Program will teach you to build your own nonclinical consulting business as a valued consultant to attorneys without doing med mal cases or expert witness work.

Armin will teach you everything from business concepts to the medicine involved when launching your new consulting business during one year of unlimited coaching.

For more information go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/mlconsulting/

Learn the business and management skills you need by enrolling in the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA program at nonclinicalphysicians.com/physicianmba.

Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide.

Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.                                       

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In today’s episode, John shares a lesson from the Nonclinical Career Academy focusing on popular home-based careers that physicians can pursue. Many doctors seek flexibility and greater control over their schedules, and home-based work offers a unique opportunity to achieve both while leveraging their medical expertise.

John discusses several options, including chart reviews, medical writing, telemedicine, consulting, and coaching. He explains how these careers provide convenience, potential cost savings, and the ability to balance family or caregiving responsibilities. He also highlights important considerations such as flexibility, part-time opportunities, and the potential challenges of isolation or burnout.

Whether you’re exploring nonclinical paths or simply looking for ways to work from home, this episode provides valuable insights into how physicians can create fulfilling careers outside of traditional clinical practice.

You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/popular-home-based-careers/

Dr. Armin Feldman’s Pretrial Prelitigation Medical Legal Consulting Coaching Program will teach you to build your own nonclinical consulting business as a valued consultant to attorneys without doing med mal cases or expert witness work.

Armin will teach you everything from business concepts to the medicine involved when launching your new consulting business during one year of unlimited coaching.

For more information go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/mlconsulting/

Learn the business and management skills you need by enrolling in the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA program at nonclinicalphysicians.com/physicianmba.

Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide.

Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.                                       

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John Jurica, MD explores physician advisor roles in Utilization Management (UM) and Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) as sought-after nonclinical career paths for physicians. In this episode, he breaks down how these hospital-based positions allow doctors to leverage their medical expertise without direct patient care while working in flexible capacities.

The episode details the daily responsibilities of physician advisors, who play crucial roles in hospital operations, case management, and reimbursement optimization. Jurica provides a practical roadmap for physicians to transition into these fields, including strategies for gaining relevant experience while still practicing clinically, recommended certifications, and networking approaches with key decision-makers.

Listeners will learn how physician advisor positions can serve as strategic stepping stones to higher-paying leadership roles like Chief Medical Officer (CMO). The episode covers both the practical aspects of breaking into these careers—even without prior experience—and the professional satisfaction of impacting healthcare quality and efficiency from a systems perspective. This comprehensive guide is ideal for physicians exploring nonclinical career options that offer competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and pathways to hospital leadership.

You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/nonclinical-hospital-jobs/

Dr. Armin Feldman’s Pretrial Prelitigation Medical Legal Consulting Coaching Program will teach you to build your own nonclinical consulting business as a valued consultant to attorneys without doing med mal cases or expert witness work.

Armin will teach you everything from business concepts to the medicine involved when launching your new consulting business during one year of unlimited coaching.

For more information go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/mlconsulting/

Learn the business and management skills you need by enrolling in the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA program at nonclinicalphysicians.com/physicianmba.

Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide.

Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.                                       

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Dr. Kaci Durbin is an obstetrician-gynecologist who transitioned from clinical practice to a fulfilling career in medical writing. After working as an OB hospitalist, she discovered medical writing as a nonclinical path that offered flexibility, intellectual challenge, and job security while still utilizing her medical expertise.

Dr. Durbin built her portfolio and professional network from scratch, starting with freelance CME and regulatory writing projects. She shares her journey from securing her first writing gigs to eventually landing a full-time position as a medical writer and technical writer for a Contract Research Organization (CRO), where she now focuses on clinical trial documentation.

During our interview, Dr. Durbin provides actionable advice for physicians interested in breaking into medical writing, including the pros and cons of freelancing versus full-time employment, key resources and courses for newcomers, and strategies for leveraging clinical experience. Her story offers a practical roadmap for doctors seeking remote, flexible work outside of direct patient care.

You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/new-technical-writing-job/

Dr. Armin Feldman’s Pretrial Prelitigation Medical Legal Consulting Coaching Program will teach you to build your own nonclinical consulting business as a valued consultant to attorneys without doing med mal cases or expert witness work.

Armin will teach you everything from business concepts to the medicine involved when launching your new consulting business during one year of unlimited coaching.

For more information go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/mlconsulting/

Learn the business and management skills you need by enrolling in the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA program at nonclinicalphysicians.com/physicianmba.

Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide.

Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.                                       

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On the podcast this week, John discusses the concept of Direct Primary Care (DPC). First appearing in the early 2000’s, this type of practice is characterized by the elimination of third party payers. In most cases, insurance billing is replaced by a subscription or “membership” model in which patients prepay for their care on a monthly or quarterly basis.

The typical DPC practice agrees to provide a comprehensive set of outpatient services that meet the needs of most patients. Hospitalizations and high-cost surgeries are generally covered by traditional insurance.

Under this model, the elimination of insurance billing results in lower overhead, less paperwork, fewer employees, and better access by expanding the use of texting, phone calls, email, and telemedicine. Office visits are generally longer and more comprehensive with less time spent on paperwork. While originally designed for primary care, there are examples of specialty-based DPC-style payment arrangements.

John describes why this can be the solution to burnout and a way to recover the joy of practicing medicine while earning a very good income. He also explains that creating a DPC practice requires extensive planning and significant financial resources, but less than opening a traditional practice. And he offers his thoughts on transitioning from employment to your own DPC practice.

You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/direct-primary-care-practice/

Dr. Armin Feldman’s Pretrial Prelitigation Medical Legal Consulting Coaching Program will teach you to build your own nonclinical consulting business as a valued consultant to attorneys without doing med mal cases or expert witness work.

Armin will teach you everything from business concepts to the medicine involved when launching your new consulting business during one year of unlimited coaching.

For more information go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/mlconsulting/

Learn the business and management skills you need by enrolling in the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA program at nonclinicalphysicians.com/physicianmba.

Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide.

Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.                                       

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John Jurica has been producing the Physician Nonclinical Careers Podcast for more than 7 years. Over those years, he has produced several free and paid resources designed to help physicians more quickly identify and pursue those nonclinical and unconventional clinical careers. But not all of the podcast listeners have heard about those resources.

In this week’s podcast episode, John describes the most popular written and audiovisual content that he has created himself, or that he promotes for other physician career experts. He starts by describing the Nonclinical Career Academy:

• Thirty courses on popular nonclinical career topics, plus over 50 short Q&A sessions
• Option to purchase for a one-time fee or monthly membership.

He then presents two free resources:

• the Five Career Guide provides details covering 4 hospital-based management jobs plus medical writing, and
• the 70 Nonclinical Careers checklist lists the most popular nonclinical and unconventional clinical careers.

He then lists 6 more paid courses that provide training in specific fields or strategies:

• Build a Rewarding, Lucrative Career as a Medical Science Liaison,
• the 2024 Nonclinical Career Summit with 12 lectures by 12 experts,
• the Expert Witness Startup School presented by Dr. Gretchen Green,
• LinkedIn for Physicians and the Carpé Diem Resumé Kit by Dr. Heather Fork, and
• the Medical Affairs Associates Program presented by Dr. Paul Hercock.

He closes by describing how to access the recordings of his weekly Q&A sessions.

You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/valuable-resources/ 

Dr. Armin Feldman’s Pretrial Prelitigation Medical Legal Consulting Coaching Program will teach you to build your own nonclinical consulting business as a valued consultant to attorneys without doing med mal cases or expert witness work.

Armin will teach you everything from business concepts to the medicine involved when launching your new consulting business during one year of unlimited coaching.

For more information go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/mlconsulting/

Learn the business and management skills you need by enrolling in the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA program at nonclinicalphysicians.com/physicianmba.

Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide.

Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.                                       

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Today’s episode is Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Robert Cooper, an endocrinologist who has successfully integrated nonclinical work into his career. In Episode 391, we discussed how Robert transitioned into part-time consulting, including expert witness work and other forms of knowledge consulting.

In this episode, we continue the conversation by diving deeper into disability file reviews, medical necessity reviews, and peer-to-peer consulting. Robert explains how physicians from all specialties—especially primary care—can tap into these opportunities, optimize their earnings, and navigate the industry to avoid low-paying or unethical companies.

We also explore the challenges and benefits of balancing clinical and nonclinical work, the growing role of locum tenens for career flexibility, and how to transition smoothly into these roles. Robert shares practical strategies for physicians looking to supplement or replace their clinical income while maintaining autonomy and work-life balance.

You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/exploit-your-medical-knowledge/

Dr. Armin Feldman’s Pretrial Prelitigation Medical Legal Consulting Coaching Program will teach you to build your own nonclinical consulting business as a valued consultant to attorneys without doing med mal cases or expert witness work.

Armin will teach you everything from business concepts to the medicine involved when launching your new consulting business during one year of unlimited coaching.

For more information go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/mlconsulting/

Learn the business and management skills you need by enrolling in the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA program at nonclinicalphysicians.com/physicianmba.

Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide.

Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.                                       

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Robert J. Cooper, MD, is an attending physician in the Department of Endocrinology at Holyoke Medical Center in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, and completed residency training in internal medicine at Long Island Jewish Hospital, New Hyde Park, New York. He completed fellowship training in endocrinology at Long Island Jewish Hospital and Winthrop–University Hospital, Mineola, New York.

He lectured this past year at SEAK on combating physician burnout with nonclinical diversification, including knowledge consulting. He provides keynote lectures and/or provide workshops to physician groups interested in combining nonclinical and clinical activities. During these lectures, he provides a roadmap for entrance to nonclinical work while maintaining a flexible clinical presence.

In this week’s interview, Robert explains how and why he started adding nonclinical part-time work to his career, as he cut back on his clinical time. John and Robert discuss several types of knowledge consulting, including expert witness consulting. And Robert provides advice for those physicians who want to pursue these opportunities, including how to optimize earnings, and how to please the organizations looking for your assistance.

You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/part-time-consulting/