Top Life & Disability Insurance Mistakes Physicians Need to Avoid
Disability and life insurance are two of the most important financial securities you can invest in.
Education & Training
Training programs, internships, degrees, certificates, and moreto gain the skills and credentials for an awesome career in medicine
Five Happiest Types of Physicians
Medicine is considered one of the most respected professions since it gives you the privilege of saving lives and helping others. It impacts human life in a unique way and gives unparalleled job satisfaction. People pursuing a career as a physician have to undergo a long and intense journey.
Everything you need to know about purchasing a disability insurance policy during residency
Published by Our finances are important to protect. As a medical professional you definitely know that there is no way to truly prevent a disability—but there are ways to eliminate the devastating financial consequences that … Read more
Top 5 tools for doctors to manage their reputation
Reputation is one of the most crucial things in our life and everyone begins on a level playing field to achieve it. It takes a long time to achieve a great reputation and only a few moments to ruin it.
State-specific CME requirements and how they are hurting physicians
State-specific CME requirements for physicians are getting out of hand. It is becoming quite difficult to maintain a medical license in multiple states, which will likely be detrimental to the uptake of telemedicine.
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.
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.
What training should doctors pursue for an alternative medicine career?
A reader asks what training is beneficial for doctors who wish to pursue careers that incorporate alternative and traditional medicine.
The best startup incubators for physicians who want to lead healthcare transformation
This article introduces some of the best startup incubators for doctors to move your idea in healthcare transformation to a successful business.
How doctors can make up for not having a residency
There are great jobs for IMGs without residency. This article describes 10 ways that you can – to some extent – neutralize the fact that you haven’t completed a US residency program. These can help you land a job that both pays well and makes use of your medical knowledge.
10 misconceptions about general preventive medicine
There are a bunch of misconceptions about the specialty of general preventive medicine. This article gives the truth about 10 of them.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Visiting scholar programs for physicians interested in non-clinical medical careers
Transitioning to a non-clinical medical career can be difficult if you don’t have any experience outside of clinical medicine. Here’s how joining a visiting scholar program can be helpful.
6 ways to cover the cost of an executive MBA
Getting a physician executive MBA is expensive. But not every payment needs to come straight from your pocket. Here are 6 strategies to help decrease the burden of executive MBA fees and tuition.
Physician executive MBA programs
Having an MBA is an advantage especially if you are looking into applying for a higher-level administrative roles. Here are options and factors you’ll want to consider before you choose a physician executive MBA program.
How to Get Board Certification Without Residency
Board certification is not feasible without residency. However, there are some great routes to take if you’re open to redirecting your career plan.
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.
How to get an ABMS board certification without fellowship
If you’re already board certified, there are ways to achieve a second ABMS board certification without doing a fellowship. Here, we present the two main ways to accomplish this.
How to make extra money as a resident physician
Figuring out how to make extra money as a resident physician doesn’t need to be an added source of stress in your life. Here are some great clinical and nonclinical options.
Federal Government Fellowship Programs For a Successful Pharma Career
Whatever your stage of medical training or practice, federal government fellowship programs are worth looking into if you’re interested in a career in drug development and safety. Here are six federal government fellowship programs that are great options for doctors who want to break into pharma.
How to become a drug safety physician
Getting into drug safety – as well many pharma jobs – can be difficult without having prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry. But there are ways to gain relevant experience in drug safety without actually holding the title of Drug Safety Physician. Here’s how.
8 nonclinical jobs for physicians without residency
Whatever your reason is for not completing a residency, don’t let it hold you back from using your medical degree to have a fulfilling, lucrative career. Here is a rundown of some great jobs for physicians without a residency.
Everything You Need To Know About Medical Student Away Rotations
Medical students interested in exploring nonclinical career opportunities should look into applying for a nonclinical away rotation during their 4th year. A number of medical schools and hospitals have established medical student away rotations in a variety of nonclinical areas related to healthcare delivery. These include quality improvement, clinical informatics, business, law, and others.
Health and medical education jobs for physicians
For those seeking a change in pace from the rigors of patient care, but who like the intellectual stimulation and teaching aspect of medicine, may enjoy positions in health and medical education.
Getting into management consulting as a physician or medical student
There are plentiful opportunities in management consulting for physicians. It’s notoriously difficult to be hired as a management consultant at one of the “big 3” consulting firms – McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. There are several programs to consider that are run by these firms, which are designed to give potential applicants a taste of what a career in consulting is like, but also to assist with recruitment and identifying applicants who merit an interview.