Researching Non-Clinical Careers
I often get asked about how to transition to a non-clinical career. If you’re thinking about it but you don’t know where to start, I would suggest that you start with this:
http://mdjosephkim.blogspot.com/2008/04/non-clinical-opportunities-for.html
Then, outline your interests and try to identify your ideal career. Then, map out a plan to get there. It will be essential to [...]
Network on Ning: non-clinical opportunities and careers
I would like to invite clinicians and students who may be interested in various types of non-clinical careers and opportunities to join this FREE (but private) network:
http://nonclinical.ning.com/
This network is open to physicians, PAs, nurses, NPs, pharmacists, technicians, and students in the healthcare field. It’s a great way to meet others and share ideas. Since the [...]
Blogs Devoted to Non-Clinical Opportunities for Clinicians
There are several blogs devoted to non-clinical opportunities for clinicians (physicians, pharmacists, nurses, PAs, NPs, technicians, PTs, OTs, and so on…)
First, my own focused blog:
Non-Clinical Careers and Opportunities for Physicians
http://nonclinical.blogspot.com/
Second, a blog called:
Physician Renaissance Network (PRN)
http://www.prnresource.com/
I haven’t found others. There are several forums, discussions, etc. on this topic as well.
The Student Doctor Network (SDN) [...]
Leaving the Bedside: The Search for a Nonclinical Medical Career
In 1996, the AMA published “Leaving the Bedside: The Search for a Nonclinical Medical Career”
So much has changed since 1996. In many ways, I’m surprised that more books on this topic haven’t popped up over the years. Several have, but not nearly as many as expected. Why hasn’t the AMA updated this book? There should [...]
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