The Doctor's Crossing Carpe Diem Podcast

Are you planning to apply for a nonclinical job? Before you even send in your resume, start preparing for interviews. Get ahead of the competition by knowing how to prepare. Our guest is Michelle Schmidt, a senior-level recruiter who has helped physicians land nonclinical jobs for more than two decades. She shares her insider strategies for answering difficult questions, discussing salary, avoidin...

Are you wanting to earn extra income with your clinical skills, get to decide when you work, and avoid a gap on your CV? Locum tenens provides flexibility, the chance to enjoy more time off, and other benefits, not to mention the possibility to work in places such as Hawaii or New Zealand. In this podcast, Dr. Andrew Wilner, author of The Locum Life, A physician's Guide to Locum Tenens, shares his...

Frustration with not being able to fundamentally improve the health of many of her patients led Dr. Julie Reardon to study integrative and functional medicine and start her own practice. On the podcast, she talks about this growing area of medicine and what opportunities exist for physicians. She also addresses how the training is not only about caring for patients in a more holistic way but also...

Are you feeling trapped in your job because of finances? Are you unsure if you could afford to make changes? A great place to start is to revisit your financial situation and strategy. Our guest, Rick Ferri CFA, is a Chartered Financial Analyst, author, podcaster, and proponent of low-cost investing. He's here to talk about money, investing for retirement, and paying off debt. If you want to take...

It's never too soon to start thinking about retirement! Medicine is not just a career, it can be an identity. How do you face retirement and figure out if you still want to work some? What's possible? Our guest is an orthopedic surgeon who faced retirement after 25 years of practice and found new ways to still earn income, help others, and enjoy a new chapter in her life. Even if you're not close...

Do you have a bit of a medical detective in you? Would you like to use your clinical experience to answer medical-legal questions and get paid well? Learn about being an Expert Witness, doing IMEs (Independent Medical Exams) and Life Care Plans. Our guest, Dr. David Oliveri, a board-certified PMR physician does all three in his highly successful practice. Find out what this work entails and if it...

Is stress or burnout from your career affecting your marriage or significant relationship? It's hard not to let work bleed into your home life. Stress can be so insidious you may not even be aware of its true impact. In this episode, I have the unique opportunity to talk with a family medicine physician and her husband about how they dealt with her career stress and unhappiness. You'll get to hear...

I have another cool technique for you! This one is called the I am I am technique and it's a simple yet powerful exercise to help you make changes through intention, focused steps, and clarifying your motivation. You'll get to hear my two guests doing this technique for the first time and the helpful guidance they receive. There's also a downloadable cheat sheet for this exercise so you can try it...

How would you like to be able to earn extra income while still in practice, learn new skills, and keep your brain stimulated? In this podcast, my guest Dr. Michelle-Mudge Riley and I take turns talking about 9 different top side gigs for physicians. It's not uncommon to feel like you're stagnating when while in practice. Side gigs are a great way to keep learning and broaden your skillset while op...

What would you do if in your first 6 months of practice, you were having major doubts and wanting to give notice? You could try to ignore those feelings. You might start looking for the nearest life raft. Or you might launch into the unknown and try to find out what you'd really love to do. In this episode, you'll get to hear how Dr. Mandy Armitage navigated this difficult situation and found a ne...

Once you leave medicine, it can be hard to get back in. You don't want to close doors unnecessarily. Dr. Robert Steele, an expert on physician reentry is here to share steps to take before you consider leaving as well as options for reentry if you decide to return. You'll hear some stories of physicians who were able to get back in as well as learn about a reentry program that is a 3-month mini-re...

Fix it up before you give it up. Leaving medicine is a big deal, but burnout can have you looking for the nearest exit sign. In order to have no regrets, it's helpful to do everything you can to make things better before leaving. In this podcast, interventional radiologist Dr. Robert Kanterman talks about the 5 things he did over a number of years to improve his situation before deciding to transi...

There is no denying being a surgeon is stressful. Long days in the OR, operating in the middle of the night, complications, too much time doing administrative duties… It's no wonder surgeons are looking for nonclinical options. Dr. Tracy Pitt, a bariatric surgeon, shares his story of leaving medicine for a job in drug safety with a Contract Research Organization. Find out how he did it and why he'...

Can recruiters help in your nonclinical job search? Absolutely! Today we have a wonderful guest, Syl Marcus, who has been recruiting physicians for over 20 years and loves to help them find the right job. Learn about the different types of recruiters, how to make a great impression, and even how to deal with the topic of compensation.    You can find the show notes for this episode and more inform...

Sometimes you have to leave medicine to find out what the right path is for you. In this episode, an intern leaves after her first year and begins a nonclinical career in medical communications. But that's not the end of the story. Find out the unexpected turn that happened and what this young physician discovered about herself and decision-making. If you're at the crossroads yourself, may be help...

For this holiday episode, I'm talking about how to not let your unique gifts go to waste. We often overlook or minimize our talents and gifts because they are natural for us and we may not see them as anything special. We also may be uncomfortable talking about our gifts, feeling like we're bragging or being arrogant. In this episode, you'll hear about 3 things you can do to identify your gifts an...

If you're interested in pharma but believe you can't get a job because you lack prior experience, drug safety is a great entry point for physicians. For some of the jobs, you don't need a medical license or to have done a residency. In this episode, my guest is Dr. Ruth Namuyinga who loves her work in drug safety. She is here to talk about what physicians do in this role and how drug safety is a v...

If you like using your clinical knowledge but need a change from patient care, Life Insurance Medicine could be for you. In this episode, you'll hear the story of how a burned out internal medicine physician hit the breaking point and how she found a new career she loves. You'll also learn why Life Insurance medical directors find so much satisfaction in their work that they often stay until retir...

Are you having anxiety over the uncertainty in your career? Do you find yourself lost in your head in thoughts about what could happen or go wrong? Here's a simple technique that will help you be more present and calm. If you're wondering, this is NOT meditation. You can do this in less than a minute. You'll get to hear two physicians doing this exercise for the first time and try it yourself.  Yo...

Why would a dermatologist ever leave medicine? Isn't this a dream job? In this episode I share my very personal story of how I started out as a dermatologist but ended up leaving medicine - without a Plan B. You'll hear about a time I refer to as "the crash" when things fell apart, and how I forged a new direction, creating the Doctor's Crossing and doing the work I love helping hundreds of physic...

Learn about the top 3 nonclinical job sectors for physicians. I'm interviewing Dr. John Jurica, host of the Physicians Nonclinical Career Podcast, about the most common transition sectors:  Pharma, Utilization Management, and Medical Writing.  Find out why these are great entry areas for nonclinical jobs right out of medicine.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by c...

Are you thinking you don't have the transferable skills to get a nonclinical job? In this podcast, which I refer affectionately to as the "You're not chopped liver," episode, you're going to see that you do indeed have many transferable skills. I'm also going to address the catch-22 of needing experience to land a job but not being able to get a job without experience. And you'll also hear a funny...

Are you curious about what steps are involved in pivoting into a nonclinical career? It can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. In this episode, I interview a family practice physician who had no idea where she would end up when she starting coaching and through using the 5-step Carpe Diem process, she transitioned into a nonclinical job she loves. Listen in to find out how! www.doctorscross...

You worked hard to get your medical license.  How do you maintain your license if you leave medicine or get a nonclinical job?  In this interview with Arnold Lorenzo, a licensing expert at  medicallicensing.com , we talk about how to keep your license active and give yourself the easiest path back into practice if you do leave.    You can find the show notes for this episode and more information b...

Should you stay in medicine or should you leave?  It's the million-dollar question so many of you are asking right now.  If you're at the white coat crossroads, how do you know if you can find a way to be happier in medicine or if it's time to leave? Check out this three-step process you can use right now to start answering this question. There's no one right answer to this question, but there is...