The Career Rx Podcast for Doctors

Discouraged because all of the job postings seem to require a few years of pharma experience? Wondering how you’re supposed to get a job to get experience, if all of the jobs require prior experience? Although most job postings are written that way, many of them don’t actually require prior experience in pharma. It’s really a myth - and so important for physicians who want to work in pharma to und...

Have you settled for “not bad” on your career journey? We focus on nonclinical careers and leadership topics on this podcast, but today I have an inspiring clinical treat for you - if you love clinical medicine but are struggling with what you are ‘supposed to do’ - get ready to listen to some career motivation!  In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: How med school doesn’t prepare entrep...

Sure, you’ve heard the advice: ‘you have to network’. And yes, you’ve heard ‘who you know is more important than what you know’ when it comes to career opportunities. But still, it seems you don’t know how to make your professional relationships help you advance. Does effective networking seem mysterious, elusive, or just not relevant?  If you’d like to learn how to develop the right professional...

Working hard without reward? Feeling like you’ve done your time, paid your dues, but still not getting the advancement or recognition you deserve?  People tend to view effort as an investment that will pay off, and view quitting as ‘giving up’ rather than maximizing success. Maybe the opposite is true. If this sounds interesting, this episode is for you.   In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll di...

Do you need to go back to school or seek out a new certification to land a non clinical physician job? Is an MBA required to become a physician leader or work in healthcare industry careers? So many doctors who want nonclinical careers are asking these questions.  If you’re wondering if you need additional training to get a nonclinical job, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Career Rx...

What are the reasons you haven’t heard back after applying for a job? If you’ve recently submitted a resume and are on the edge of your seat waiting for a response, you’ll want to tune in today. Is it normal to not hear back from a job application? How long should you wait to hear back from an employer? Is there anything you can do when you don’t hear back after applying for a job? These are very...

Are you a physician looking to transfer to a nonclinical career? Are you at a loss on how to get started the right (and most effective) way? If you’re ready for a crash course in networking, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: How to get your foot in the door to find non-clinical jobs as a physician The 7 allies that you need in your network and why How to get...

LinkedIn for doctors - why do you need it? Can LinkedIn help you get a nonclinical job? There are so many reasons doctors should use LinkedIn, but somehow, a lot of doctors don’t use LinkedIn. And because many doctors don’t use LinkedIn, they also don’t know how to use it well. I know the idea of taking on yet another social media platform can be daunting. So, if you’re looking for the most popula...

Wondering how to write a nonclinical resume for doctors? What should you write in a cover letter so you get noticed? How to get started with a career change?  These are some of the most common questions I’m asked these days. So, if you’re looking for info on nonclinical resumes, cover letters, and career pivot advice for doctors, you’re in the right place. I’m putting some of the best advice on th...

Should you speak up in meetings? How do you speak confidently in meetings, or get over your fear of talking in meetings? Many aspiring leaders hesitate to speak up in work meetings, afraid of not having the right thing to say. And yet, your professional visibility and perceived leadership potential depends on this.  If you know your thought leadership could use a boost, this episode is for you. In...

Are you sabotaging your chances at a promotion or job search? Maybe you’re limiting or disqualifying yourself without realizing it. I always recommend reaching out directly to the folks who are in a position to advance your career, but proceed mindfully to avoid these very common mistakes!  In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: How to talk about expectations of that new role  Discussing...

Feeling like you’re not making the difference you were meant to make? If you’re looking for some inspiration to make those hard career decisions - this episode is for you.  In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: Values and motivations in a medical career, and how academics isn’t always the most impactful way to make a difference Exactly how Dr. Santry made this dramatic pivot – step by st...

Do you want to know how to grow your network fast, especially if you want to take your career in a new direction, or to new heights? Think you have to get lucky to network, or be a natural extrovert?  Many people are under the impression that networking is only for chatty extroverts who love small talk and easily manage to meet tons of people. But that’s simply not true. If you’ve had trouble buil...

Ever wondered what recruiters actually do, and whether they can help you?  Curious how recruiters help nonclinical physician job seekers, or if recruiters only help companies?  If you’re not sure about responding to reaching out to recruiters, especially if you’re looking for a leadership or nonclinical role - this episode is for you. In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: The similaritie...

Is financial fear preventing you from making a career change? Do you wonder if you have to take a pay cut to leave clinical medicine? How much do nonclinical jobs pay, anyway? If you feel trapped by student loan debt or the perception that you won’t be able to make a good living as a nonclinical physician, but you desire to pivot into more fulfilling work - this episode is for you. In this episode...

Bad things happen in medicine. For too long, many physicians have felt alone and unsupported when - despite their best efforts - patients have a bad outcome. It’s a reason some leave the profession entirely. But this story will inspire you, and show an example of how this physician turned personal hardship into a new professional path.  In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: How tragedy l...

Is getting the job you want just a numbers game? Have you heard this - that if you just submit as many applications as possible, you’ll eventually get something? Maybe you feel you’ve already done that , maybe for a very long time, and it still isn’t working out? If you feel you’ve exhausted all your options, done everything you can, are totally frustrated, and ready to give up - this episode is f...

Feeling conflicted between the path you’re on and a dream you’d love to pursue?   If you’ve ever had a desire that seemed like a pipe dream - just a little bit unrealistic or out of reach - this episode is for you. In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: How this author went from hobby writing and rejection to all-in success Shira Shiloah’s shift from repeated rejection to really making it...

Want to know how to turn your mile long CV into a nonclinical resume? Not sure how to explain resume career gaps or red flags? Maybe you don’t know what to include - and what to eliminate - for the best chance of a successful career move.  If you want to craft the perfect resume for the nonclinical job you really want, this episode is for you.   In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: The...

Think you have to take a step down to move out of clinical medicine? Wondering about administrative or executive nonclinical work? Debating going back to school in pursuit of a nonclinical career shift? If you’d like to explore the many nonclinical physician career possibilities outside of medicine, this episode is for you.  In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: Why getting an MBA should...

Interested in a nonclinical career, but not sure what options are out there?  Need some ideas on where to start looking for a new career path?   If you’d like to explore the many nonclinical physician career possibilities outside of medicine, this episode with John Jurica is for you.  In This Episode of The Career Rx We’ll Discuss: Career options that don’t require a license or board certification...

Do you want to join a corporate board but not sure how? You know you can be a great candidate, but not sure how to get a foot in the boardroom? If you’d like some expert guidance on exactly how to become a corporate board director, this episode with guest Jean Rush is for you. In This Episode of The Career Rx We’ll Discuss: What transferable skills to highlight on your board bio and how The types...

Interested in becoming a corporate board director, but confused about what experience you need to be a strong candidate? Do you want to join a corporate board but not sure how?  If you’ve ever wondered about becoming a corporate board director, this episode is for you. In This Episode of The Career Rx We’ll Discuss: What a corporate board director actually does The differences among types of board...

Wondering what future career options are open to you based on your specialty? Does it seem like leadership roles or nonclinical jobs are looking for all kinds of specialties - except yours? Do you feel your medical training is actually limiting your future career? If you’ve ever asked what roles are available to you based on residency training or specialty focus, this episode is for you. In This E...

Wondering if the “Open to Work” feature on LinkedIn will help you shift careers? Will it help recruiters find you, or make you an attractive candidate? If you’re interested in improving your profile to attract recruiters and hiring managers on LinkedIn, this episode is for you.   In This Episode of The Career Rx We’ll Discuss: What Open to Work is and why you could use it 3 downsides to enabling t...