Category: Podcast Episodes

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In today’s episode, I discuss physician burnout and moral injury and how it impacts physicians’ decisions to seek careers beyond the bedside. Burnout is typically a syndrome that has been associated with severe exhaustion, cynicism, and decreased effectiveness. Factors that contribute to burnout include: prolonged working hours; the increase in bureaucratic or administrative work that is involved in taking care of patients; and failing to strike a proper balance between work and private life.

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Today I am pleased to be interviewing Ines Vigil, MD, MPH, MBA, and a fellow of the American College of Preventative Medicine. Ines has expertise in population health, analytics, informatics, and clinical practice transformation. Ines has a very interesting career after completing her medical degree and general preventive medicine residency at Johns Hopkins University. Her interest in population health has a very interesting origin. Ines shares her perspective on the value of the Master’s in Public Health degree versus Master’s in Business Administration. She and I discuss her interests and passions that led her to pursuing both degrees.

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In today’s episode, I’m discussing the Master’s in Public Health (MPH) degree. I provide the overview for the general curriculum of the MPH program as well as the types of programs that exist, how long the investment of your time will be to complete, and certain jobs you’d be extremely qualified for. I address the value of an MPH, some of the best schools in the country for getting an MPH from based on a combination of factors, as well as the key differences between the Master’s in business administration (MBA) and the Master’s in Public Health (MPH).

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Today I’m pleased to be interviewing Marsha Caton, PhD. Marsha earned her Master’s and her PhD in Molecular Genetics from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She’s built her career in the drug development industry working in pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Caton also serves as a consultant and mentor to scientists and physicians who are desirous of starting or growing their careers in the pharmaceutical industry.

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In today’s episode, I discuss jobs and roles for physicians in the pharmaceutical industry. Many physicians are not aware of the types of roles for physicians within pharma. There are many similarities, but there are also very significant differences from clinical roles. Working in these roles appeals to many physicians. Discover if this is a non-clinical role that appeals to you.

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I’m pleased to introduce to you Dr. Armin Feldman. Dr. Feldman has been a full-time medical consultant to attorneys since 2006. He also works with physicians across the United States helping them supplement or provide a replacement for their income, providing pre-litigation pre-trial consulting services to the legal industry.

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In today’s episode, I’m pleased to introduce to you Dr. Saria Saccocio who has a fascinating journey into an administrative role. Saria is the Ambulatory Chief Medical Officer for Prisma Health in Greenville, South Carolina. Saria is a family physician who as you will hear has a very interesting career proven by a variety of patient-centered interests. Saria completed her Master’s in Healthcare Administration in 2012. Saria is also currently serving as a member of the Physician Advisory Group for DHG Healthcare.

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In today’s episode, I’m discussing the value of an MBA (Master of Business Administration). Pursuing an advanced degree is a common goal for many physician leaders or physicians interested in assuming a leadership role. I’m focusing today on the MBA degree. I discuss the value of the MBA, the different types of curriculum and different structures of various programs, and how to determine if the MBA is right for you.

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Making a career transition always has its difficulties, especially in clinical medicine. Today’s guest, Dan Kopp, is a long-time friend, retired Chief of Family Medicine, and entrepreneur. In this conversation, Dan shares what inspired him to pursue a career in medicine, the mechanics of his experience and transitions he faced during his time as a clinical physician – as well as what inspired him to leave the clinical world entirely. Join Norm in this very insightful and inspiring conversation with Dan Kopp.

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