What would you do if in your first 6 months of practice, you were having major doubts and wanting to give notice? You could try to ignore those feelings. You might start looking for the nearest life raft. Or you might launch into the unknown and try to find out what you’d really love to do. In this episode, you’ll get to hear how Dr. Mandy Armitage navigated this difficult situation and found a new direction by reconnecting with a buried passion. She shares the story of how she became a successful medical writer through 5 actionable steps you can follow.

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Once you leave medicine, it can be hard to get back in. You don’t want to close doors unnecessarily. Dr. Robert Steele, an expert on physician reentry is here to share steps to take before you consider leaving as well as options for reentry if you decide to return. You’ll hear some stories of physicians who were able to get back in as well as learn about a reentry program that is a 3-month mini-residency. 

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Fix it up before you give it up. Leaving medicine is a big deal, but burnout can have you looking for the nearest exit sign. In order to have no regrets, it’s helpful to do everything you can to make things better before leaving. In this podcast, interventional radiologist Dr. Robert Kanterman talks about the 5 things he did over a number of years to improve his situation before deciding to transition. Find out how ice cream figured in.

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There is no denying being a surgeon is stressful. Long days in the OR, operating in the middle of the night, complications, too much time doing administrative duties… It’s no wonder surgeons are looking for nonclinical options. Dr. Tracy Pitt, a bariatric surgeon, shares his story of leaving medicine for a job in drug safety with a Contract Research Organization. Find out how he did it and why he’s not looking back. 

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Can recruiters help in your nonclinical job search? Absolutely! Today we have a wonderful guest, Syl Marcus, who has been recruiting physicians for over 20 years and loves to help them find the right job. Learn about the different types of recruiters, how to make a great impression, and even how to deal with the topic of compensation. 

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Sometimes you have to leave medicine to find out what the right path is for you. In this episode, an intern leaves after her first year and begins a nonclinical career in medical communications. But that’s not the end of the story. Find out the unexpected turn that happened and what this young physician discovered about herself and decision-making. If you’re at the crossroads yourself, may be helpful for your own journey. 

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For this holiday episode, I’m talking about how to not let your unique gifts go to waste. We often overlook or minimize our talents and gifts because they are natural for us and we may not see them as anything special. We also may be uncomfortable talking about our gifts, feeling like we’re bragging or being arrogant. In this episode, you’ll hear about 3 things you can do to identify your gifts and make sure you’re using them fully.

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If you’re interested in pharma but believe you can’t get a job because you lack prior experience, drug safety is a great entry point for physicians. For some of the jobs, you don’t need a medical license or to have done a residency. In this episode, my guest is Dr. Ruth Namuyinga who loves her work in drug safety. She is here to talk about what physicians do in this role and how drug safety is a viable option for those without prior experience. 

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If you like using your clinical knowledge but need a change from patient care, Life Insurance Medicine could be for you. In this episode, you’ll hear the story of how a burned out internal medicine physician hit the breaking point and how she found a new career she loves. You’ll also learn why Life Insurance medical directors find so much satisfaction in their work that they often stay until retirement.

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Are you having anxiety over the uncertainty in your career? Do you find yourself lost in your head in thoughts about what could happen or go wrong? Here’s a simple technique that will help you be more present and calm. If you’re wondering, this is NOT meditation. You can do this in less than a minute. You’ll get to hear two physicians doing this exercise for the first time and try it yourself. 

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