(Doximity recently published this article of mine on setting up a local mission clinic. It originally appeared here, but some of you are not on Doximity so, with Doximity’s permission, I have republished it on my site for your reading pleasure) Many physicians would like to use their skills on the mission field, but have a … Read more
When I speak to medical students and residents, their number one question is “Should I follow my passion or choose a specialty that pays well?” With so many students finishing their training deeply in debt, they are feeling a push to go into a specialty that pays better than average, thinking that it will solve … Read more
(This week we have a guest post from Rick Pendykoski, who helps set up self-directed IRA accounts at Self Directed Retirement Plans, LLC. These accounts have more flexibility as to where you can invest the money than a typical IRA account. You can even invest the money in your new business or real estate venture. … Read more
Locum Tenens is a great way to make a living or earn some extra income. But frankly, there are some groups of physicians who should not even consider doing locums work. When you pair the right person with the right job, you can get employment bliss. But when the wrong person takes a job, both … Read more
Today’s guest post comes from a doctor who came to this country at age 6, not being able to speak English. He eventually became a primary care physician and today he makes his living making house calls. Many people say you can’t do that anymore. It seems you still can. I think people go … Read more
(Today’s guest post comes to us from England. I met Dr. Nikki Ramskill in Orlando at a conference we both attended, FINCON18. She went through a tough time as an OB/GYN specialist and burnout caused her to take some time off in 2015. She decided to go back into training and switch to a less … Read more
(Today’s guest post comes from a very thankful reader. Her life was changed by reading my book, The Doctors Guide to Smart Career Alternatives and Retirement. She was kind enough to send me a thank you note and I asked if she would be willing to tell her story to all my readers. She agreed, … Read more
Getting accolades for your hard work, whether it was a successfully completed difficult surgery, a beautifully weeded flower bed or writing a best-selling book is very honoring. Last month two atta boys came my way. I was honored to receive two gold medals from the North American Book Awards. My third book, The Doctors Guide … Read more
(A few weeks ago Jeffrey T. Wade, M.D contacted me after reading my book, The Doctors Guide to Smart Career Alternatives and Retirement. He thanked me for writing the book and told me that he found the book both informative and enjoyable. He also felt many of my career alternative examples were not directed at radiologists … Read more
Want to be a Cruise Ship Doctor? In 2013 I began searching for ways I could change my career to reduce my work load, but not give up medicine altogether. During that time I took a cruise and looked at various jobs I could do on a cruise ship. One of the jobs I was … Read more
