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How I started looking for zebras in my medical career
Looking for zebras in your professional life means seeking out the rare, unique opportunities that are a perfect fit for you. Here’s how I’ve looked for – and found – my own.
What physicians need to know about making money on Upwork
Making money on Upwork is not just for web developers! Here are some tips for physicians and other medical professionals to earn income with medical writing and consulting jobs.
9 types of chart review jobs for physicians
Chart review jobs can often be done from home on a flexible schedule and tend to pay quite well. Here are 9 types of chart review jobs for physicians seeking a source of side income or who are transitioning to nonclinical work.
The Watering Hole – September 2019
The Watering Hole is a monthly compilation of articles, blog posts, news, and perspectives for medical professionals seeking "zebras" is their careers. This edition features insight into physician consulting, health tech startups, and nonclinical careers.Physicians...
Reap the benefits of your standardized test-taking skills with freelance writing jobs for physicians and other activities
Preparing for medical exams helped you acquire a skill set. As with any skill set, there are ways to earn income from it. Capitalize on your standardized test experience with freelance writing jobs for physicians and more.
The average physician salary – a comparison between salary surveys
Here are the combined survey results of popular physician salary surveys that were released earlier this year.
Physician resume tips for nonclinical jobs… and an in-person resume and networking workshop!
Nonclinical jobs are becoming popular. Landing one is becoming difficult. Here are some resume tips you can apply to stand out among other physician applicants applying for the same nonclinical job.
The Watering Hole – August 2019
This inaugural issue of The Watering Hole focuses on earning more income, improving your online reputation, getting up to speed with state of telemedicine, and preventing burnout.
The true cost of a state medical license
While medical license requirements by state are similar, the cost is not. Here are the various fees associated in obtaining and renewing a state license for physicians.
5 unique ways you can earn income with house call physician jobs
Doctors making house calls isn’t a thing of the past. Here are five types of house call physician jobs ranging from full-time employed positions to side gigs to business ownership opportunities.
Doctors leaving medicine: Why you should give up clinical medicine
If you truly dislike clinical work, don’t force yourself to do it. Here are some points for you to justify your decision, as well as some other reasons it may be worth leaving clinical medicine.
Should I continue practicing after I transition to a nonclinical job?
The question of whether to continue working as a clinical physician after you transition to a nonclinical job largely depends on your personal goals. Here we discuss 7 reasons why you should continue clinical work.
The benefits of automated investing for busy, high-income professionals
Automated investing with platforms such as Emperor Investments makes building an investment portfolio fast and straightforward. It is perfect for physicians and other busy professionals.
5 types of non-clinical physician jobs based on clinical skills and experience
If you want to pursue a nonclinical career, you can consider going for jobs based on the clinical skills and experience needed to excel in the job. Here are 5 categories of non-clinical physicians jobs that can help you narrow down your search.
How physician job seekers can counteract not having a residency
The best jobs for doctors without residency can be hard to find and tough to land. Here we give you tips on how you can make yourself a better candidate for these careers.
The most common questions about getting into medical writing, answered by a pro
Medical writing is one of the great nonclinical career options for physicians. Physician and medical writing coach, Mandy Armitage, answers our most common questions about getting into medical writing.