The Doctoring Differently Podcast

Dr. Naomi is joined by Dr. Kalie Dove-Maguire to discuss her transition from a full-time emergency medicine physician to tech startup Chief Product Officer. Dr. Maguire goes into detail about why she decided to make the transition from full-time clinical medicine and the hurdles she faced to pursue a career that more closely aligned with her goals. Host: Dr. Naomi Lawrence-ReidGuest: Dr. Kalie Dov...

In this episode, we dive into the complexities of physician contract negotiations. Whether you're negotiating your first contract or transitioning to a new role, understanding the key elements of physician contracts is critical. We’ll explore essential insights on non-competes, salary negotiations, and securing favorable terms with help from legal experts and seasoned professionals. Join us for re...

In this episode, we explore the realities of burnout in clinical medicine and how different doctors found fulfillment in nonclinical roles. Physicians discuss their journeys from full-time clinical medicine to careers that better aligned with their values and interests. This episode provides a roadmap for doctors who feel overwhelmed by the demands of clinical practice and are seeking alternative...

Dr. Naomi discusses her top three tips for any physician looking to make a change and launch a new venture, whether it's opening a private practice, starting a healthcare-related business, or branching out into a non-clinical career. Gain actionable insights to confidently take the first steps toward launching your new physician venture, armed with the tools to thrive outside of clinical medic...

Dr. Naomi speaks with Dr. Alannah Mack, a fellow at UCLA Biodesign where she’s designing novel and innovative solutions to tackle some of health care’s most challenging critical needs. They discuss what led to Dr. Mack’s decision to pursue a career in biodesign and how she’s decided to take an unconventional approach to practicing medicine to be able to build her dream life as she continues along...

Dr. Naomi speaks with Elena Raileanu a seasoned Director of Human Resources with over 15 years experience specializing in team building across Fintech, Startups, Governmental Agencies, and non-profits. They go deep on the right and wrong ways to negotiate salary, how to get the most out of working with a recruiter and much more.  Host: Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid Guest: Elena Raileanu Producer: Jay De...

In this episode, Dr Naomi answers the questions you have been asking and covers topics such as: Transitioning out of full-time clinical medicine Dealing with health and malpractice insurance Doctoring differently in your specialty Advice for trainees and much more! All of this and more is available to you in the Doctoring Differently Academy. Find out more at DoctoringDifferently.com . Producer: J...

In this episode, Dr. Naomi takes you through the different modules of the Doctoring Differently Academy to give an inside look at what is possible for those looking to make a change in their medical careers. Did you know you could be a physician expert witness? Or a veteran disability examiner? How about a freelance academic consultant? As a pediatrician, Dr. Naomi was amazed at all the ways she w...

Dr. Naomi speaks with Dr. Connie Gomez Orem on taking the steps to transition out of a full-time clinical role as a Primary Care Physician after 10 years. Dr Gomez Orem discusses what led to her wanting to make the change and how a chance meeting with Dr. Naomi set her on a path that would change the course of her career.  Host: Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid Guest: Dr. Connie Gomez Orem Producer: Jay De...

Dr Naomi speaks with Dr. Shikha Jain, a board-certified hematology and oncology physician and tenured associate professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Illinois in Chicago. In addition, Dr. Jain Founder and Chair of the Women in Medicine Summit as well as the Founder and President of the 501©(3) nonprofit Women in Medicine®. They discuss topics ranging...

Dr. Naomi speaks with Dr. Maryal Concepcion a dedicated family physician and Filipinx creator who champions Direct Primary Care (DPC) and host of the My DPC Story Podcast. Dr Concepcion discusses the circumstances that motivated her to transition to a Direct Primary Care model, how the model benefits patients over other traditional models, and how Physicians can take simple steps to make the trans...

Dr. Naomi speaks with Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician based in South Carolina. Upon realizing that the interest of children were not being served in government, Dr. Andrews decided to run for Congress in 2002. Following that campaign Dr. Andrews founded “Their Future. Our Vote.”, a national non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to advancing a Kids First Agenda, and “Their Future PAC”, the f...

Dr. Naomi speaks with Attorney Michael Johnson whose firm primarily represents individual physicians, often first contract physicians, as they evaluate, negotiate, and enforce that first physician contract. In this episode they discuss negotiating physician contracts, are non-competes actually enforceable, pitfalls to watch out for during negotiations and various other things to consider when duri...

Dr. Naomi speaks with Dr. Jennifer Davis about the various times in her career where she had to embrace change, transition and ultimately reinvention. Dr Davis’ journey began as a Pediatrician with a focus on child abuse, later launching her own successful private practice and recently reinventing herself again to fill a need for menopause care in the San Diego area.  Host: Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid...

This week Dr. Naomi talks to Dr. Kristine Goins about her experience transitioning from an over-worked, burned out Psychiatrist, to world traveler working part-time remotely anywhere in the world. Dr. Goins’ joins us from her current location in Panama to discuss her platform Nomad MD and how doctors of any specialty can live a nomadic lifestyle and break free from the cycle of the traditional med...

This week Dr. Naomi talks to Dr Brad Block, host of the Physician’s Guide to Doctoring Podcast. They discuss a wide range of topics including what doctors should have been learning, to ways physicians can improve patient interactions in quick and useful ways. Host: Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid Guest: Dr. Brad Block Producer: Jay Del Turco Questions or topic suggestions? Email  podcast@doctoringdifferen...

This week Dr. Naomi talks to Tyler Olson a financial planner that specializes in providing medical students and physicians in training with financial advice that addresses the unique challenges of the physician career path. Tyler was named to the Investopedia’s Top 100 Independent Advisors in 2022 & 2023. He has spoken at dozens of residency and fellowship programs. Host: Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Re...

In today's episode, Dr. Naomi answers several questions she's recently received from listeners covering topics such as residents earning extra income, physician contracts, getting into aesthetics, VA disability exams and more! For additional free resources and to learn about the Doctoring Differently digital course visit doctoringdifferently.com Host: Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid Producer: Jay...

Dr. Naomi talks to Dr. Kiyonna Jones, RN, PHD, to discuss medical directorship for physicians in the MedSpa space. Dr. Jones is the CEO and founder of Luxe Beauty Academy where she teaches nurses how to explore entrepreneurship in the MedSpa aesthetics industry.  Host: Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid Guest: Dr. Kiyonna Jones Producer: Jay Del Turco Questions or topic suggestions? Email podcast@doctoringdi...

Dr. Naomi talks to Dr. Roberto Montenegro, a board-certified adult and child psychiatrist based in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Montenegro discusses his journey as an academic psychiatrist that transitioned to independent practice, his work coaching doctors dealing with burnout, and finding the support doctors need to be able to create the career that best works for them.  Host: Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Rei...

Dr. Naomi talks to Dr. Reema Gupta Sethi, and ER Physician that transitioned out of practicing clinically full-time to becoming an owner of her own skin care company and aesthetics practice. Dr. Sethi is an alumni of the Doctoring Differently digital course and credits what she learned there as the catalyst that propelled her into the world of aesthetics.  Host: Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid Guest: Dr....

Welcome to the Doctoring Differently® podcast with Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid, a pediatrician, and creator of the Doctoring Differently® digital course that teaches physicians of all specialties how to find and explore flexible, lucrative careers beyond full-time clinical medicine. If you’d like to learn more, visit doctoringdifferently.com .  In each episode, you learn from innovative physicians who...