Scope creep in physician consulting jobs: How to avoid it, address it, and even benefit from it
Scope creep is a term used to describe the tendency for a project’s requirements to increase throughout the duration of the project. This can be mitigated and prevented in physician consulting jobs.
Here’s where doctors and clinicians can publish their medical essays and creative writing
Medical humanities journal options for your creative writing, scientific journals that accept narrative medicine pieces, and other ideas to get your literary work published.
5 physician side gigs I’ve tried, where I found them, and how I’d rate them
I’ve had side gigs in medical writing, education, clinical work, consulting, and more. Here is how I found these opportunities and what I thought of them.
Types of coaching and consulting fees for doctors and healthcare professionals
One of the toughest parts of getting started in consulting work is determining you fees. This article covers different fee structures and how to choose one. Don’t undervalue your expertise!
The best telemedicine companies for physicians that use AI (and many of them are hiring!)
The best telemedicine companies for physicians are no longer offering a simple platform that allows you to video conference with a patient. Many telemedicine technologies are now using artificial intelligence (AI). Here are 8 examples, several of which are currently hiring doctors for telemed jobs.
Principal Unisex Rate Discontinued
In a recent announcement, Principal Financial shared they would be retiring the unisex or gender-neutral rate, one of the disability insurance industries’ most widespread discounts for women. This news is not completely shocking as unisex rates have largely...
3 embarrassing stories from medical school and residency
Medical school and residency are filled with memorable experiences. Some are wonderful. Others are frustrating, upsetting, or awkward. I’d like to share three of my most embarrassing stories from medical school and residency.
9 great examples of medical expert witness websites and what makes them stand out
Getting started as a medical expert witness can be challenging – especially when you have no experience as one. A website can assist with getting noticed. Here are examples of medical expert witness websites and highlights from each.
Don’t hire a lawyer to review your physician employment contract
You don’t need a lawyer to review your employment contract. There are significant benefits to doing it yourself. This article explains why.
Fast-growing and new careers for doctors in the pharmaceutical industry
The role of doctors in pharma continues to change as the sector evolves. This article covers several fast-growing and new careers for doctors in the pharmaceutical industry.
Useful and unique gifts for doctors
Book about non-clinical careersThe most comfortable face mask for everyday wearPrecision spinning topA next-generation paper tabletKombucha starter kitA high-def webcam for all those Zoom meetingsSlick yet functional laptop backpack It's once again that time of year...
10 ways to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit CME without watching lectures
You don’t have to listen to lectures or watch presentations to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Here are 10 activities that will earn you CME.
The Watering Hole — November 2020
News and articles from around the web for medical professionals. Read about compensation, non-clinical careers, burnout, and more.
FDA jobs for physicians—much more than approving new drug applications!
FDA jobs for physicians include much more than clinical review positions for approving new drugs. Doctors work in every FDA Center in a variety of roles.
Join me on my virtual book tour for “50 Nonclinical Careers for Physicians”
Since publishing “50 Nonclinical Careers for Physicians,” I’ve been on a virtual book tour, including guest blog posts, online magazine articles, interviews, and podcast appearances. I invite you to join me!
Most young physicians are aiming for job promotions
These are the most recent stats on what percentage of physicians are aiming for job promotions, and a discussion of paths of career advancement for doctors and the pros and cons of vying for promotion
