21: Transitioning to a non-clinical career

I’m welcoming back Dike Drummond, MD. He was my guest in episode 17, Stop Physician Burnout. In this episode, we discuss the best way for physicians to transition from a clinical practice to an entrepreneurial non-clinical role. We also discuss a transition strategy for physicians who desire to move from their current job to their dream job.

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“There are going to be lots of things that seem to surround you right now that are things you don’t want, but in order for you to create a healthy career going forward, whether it’s in or out of medicine, it’s really important to get super clear on what you want: your ideal job; your ideal career; your ideal life; and your ideal practice description.”

Show Highlights:

  • Dike describes an overview of transitioning from being a clinician to being in a non-clinical career.
  • Why you shouldn’t walk away from your career until your finances are stable.
  • How to terrarium (self-contain) your current job.
  • The importance of job shadowing a career that interests you.
  • Why you shouldn’t give up your practice until your side gig is making half of what you make in your practice.
  • How to determine when is the right time to start building a team.
  • Why jobs tend to lead to burnout and how to avoid it.
  • The ideal time to transition away from your previous full-time role and into your entrepreneurial venture.

About me:

I’m an experienced physician executive with over 30 years of clinical and administrative experience in various healthcare settings. I’m passionate about coaching and mentoring physicians interested in transitioning to full time or part time non-clinical roles either within the healthcare industry or external to healthcare. I have served as a COO for an emergency medicine management company, CMO for several hospitals, Vice-president of ambulatory quality for a large multispecialty medical group, Vice-president of system quality and safety for a multi-hospital system, along with numerous medical staff positions and other administrative roles. 

Connect with me:

Website: https://physiciansbeyondthebedside.com/

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Additional Resources:

15: Impact of moral injury on physicians

17: Stop Physician Burnout

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber

The Happy MD

Physicians on Purpose podcast

Stop Physician Burnout with Dike Drummond

Stop Physician Burnout: What to Do When Working Harder Isn’t Working by Dike Drummond

Physician NonClinical Careers Podcast

NonClinical Careers for Physicians Podcast

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