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Virtual and online physician wellness CME options during this stressful time

It’s more important than ever to take time for your own physical and mental health. Physician burnout CME is a great way to help maintain your wellbeing and earn credits at the same time.

The important differences between W-2 and 1099 physician income, and why it matters

There are a number of important differences between W-2 and 1099 physician jobs. Most of these aren’t unique to physicians; however, since both types of work are so common in our profession, it’s especially important for doctors to understand the differences.

There are plenty of options for non-clinical doctors! Here are 10 reasons you should read my new book on alternative careers.

Here are 10 reasons to read “50 Nonclinical Careers for Physicians: Fulfilling, Meaningful, and Lucrative Alternatives to Direct Patient Care.”

Introducing the nonclinical jobs for doctors quiz! Which job is right for you?

There are more nonclinical jobs for doctors than most people realize. For a physician considering a transition from clinical medicine, it can be tough to even know where to begin in exploring all the options that cover numerous industries, sectors, organization types. This quiz is a great place to start!

Disability insurance for doctors: How much do you really need?

One of the toughest questions faced by physicians when buying disability insurance is how much to get. This article covers how to determine the appropriate amount of disability insurance for doctors, given their unique personal and professional situations.

Non-clinical fellowships for MDs to transition to utilization management and managed care

Here are the best non-clinical fellowships for MDs that are applicable for preparing for a career transition to utilization management or being a medical director with a managed care company.

Masters degrees for physicians in healthcare administration

This article covers the main purposes, similarities, and differences between the various masters-level degrees in healthcare management.

Are ESTJs the highest-paid doctors? How personality type affects physician salary

This article sheds some light on how physician salary may be linked with personality type.

You can be successful as a physician consultant. Here are the many reasons why.

Consulting is a great nonclinical career option for physicians. Here are many reasons why a physician can be a successful consultant.

Physician licensing services for multiple medical licenses – why you should use them and how to get the most from them

Pros, cons, costs, and tips for using physician licensing services for obtaining medical licenses, as well as a recommendation based on my experience.

Advice for physicians attending a SEAK conference

SEAK offers great tools and resources for physicians who are considering side gigs or non-clinical careers. Here’s how you can make the most out of the SEAK conference.

Alternatives to telemedicine jobs for doctors and practitioners

Telemedicine is only one of the many alternatives to traditional clinical practice. Here are remote clinical opportunities for doctors who want to supplement telemedicine or who like the idea of practicing remotely but don’t really like doing traditional telemedicine encounters.

Applying for a non-clinical job? Here’s how to write a Medical Director resume.

A resume for a nonclinical job is a completely new challenge compared to updating a CV for an academic clinical position. Here’s how you can revamp your resume for a nonclinical medical director position.

Physician satisfaction and happiness, and how these aren’t the same as burnout

A lot of articles about burnout may lead you to believe that physicians live an unhappy life. However, burnout does not automatically equate to a physician’s level of satisfaction and happiness.

The best trade and scholarly journals for physician leadership, non-clinical careers, industry jobs, and executive positions

Reading trade publications and scholarly journals can help prepare for a physician leadership position or any nonclinical career. Here are 8 of the most broadly relevant to physicians in transition.