The Doctor’s Crossing Carpe Diem Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Today we're exploring how you can strategically stand out as a candidate in a competitive nonclinical job market. With increasing numbers of physicians seeking to transition out of clinical roles, the job market has become more challenging. However, there are always opportunities available if you know how to position yourself effectively. In this episode, I’ll share key strategies that can help you enhance your visibility, demonstrate your unique value, and improve your chances of landing a nonclinical job. Whether you're just starting to consider a career change or are actively applying, these practical tips will help you navigate the competitive landscape with confidence and clarity.

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here:

www.doctorscrossing.com/episode198

In this episode we’re talking about:

• The increasing competition for nonclinical roles and its implications for physicians.
• Insights from recent Medscape reports on the trend of physicians leaving clinical practice.
• The importance of engaging in activities that extend beyond your clinical duties.
• Initial steps to enhance your competitiveness that yield long-term benefits.
• Strategies to begin positioning yourself as a strong candidate, even if you’re unsure of your ideal job or career sector.
• Simple actions that can make a significant impact on your candidacy.

Links for this episode:

PearsonRavitz empowers healthcare professionals to protect life’s most valuable financial assets—their income—and life’s most important people—their families. The company is led by its founders, Dr. Stephanie Pearson, an OB/GYN disabled in the prime of her career, and Scott Ravitz, an insurance expert to the medical community. You can book a complimentary consultation to discuss your disability insurance. 

CV And Resume Preflight Checklist - This detailed checklist will help ensure your CV and resume are set to impress and increase the chances of getting those coveted interviews.

10 Tips To Rock Your Interviews - Following these 10 tips will help you strategically prepare for your nonclinical job interviews. You will be more confident, relaxed, and ready to do your best!

Land Your Dream Job With LinkedIn: 5 Steps To Get Started - Following these 5 tips will help you optimize your profile, connect and network with others, and have success applying to jobs on LinkedIn!

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the incredible world of artificial intelligence with a focus on how ChatGPT can assist you in your career journey. I’ll walk you through practical ways to use ChatGPT to explore career options, craft compelling resumes and cover letters, prepare for interviews, and even tackle challenging conversations. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the thought of starting something new or needed help making a career change, this episode is for you.

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here:

www.doctorscrossing.com/episode197

• How AI can help you identify nonclinical career options.
• Using ChatGPT to convert your CV into a resume and customize your LinkedIn profile.
• How to prepare for interviews with real-time feedback.
• The role of AI in helping with challenging conversations and managing anxiety.
• Brainstorming and planning side gigs or new business ventures.
• Tips for integrating AI into your career planning and personal growth.
• Examples of how other professionals have successfully used ChatGPT to advance their careers.

Episode 147 Can Artificial Intelligence Help You At the White Coat Crossroads?

Carpe Diem Resume Kit - Converting your CV to a resume helps recruiters better understand why you are a great match for a specific job. My resume kit will guide you through creating a polished resume for your desired job. Templates are included as well as a bonus on writing your cover letter. Give yourself the best chance of getting that interview! Learn more HERE!

LinkedIn for Physicians Course: This fun course shows you how to create a stand-out profile on LinkedIn and use the powerful features to advance your career goals. The short video lessons guide you step-by-step on how to grow your connections, network successfully, and search for and apply to jobs. Included are cheat sheets for each lesson, examples of physician profiles, and a bonus PDF on how to rock your informational interviews.

In this episode, I dive into the real causes of procrastination, debunking the myth that it’s just laziness. Through personal stories and relatable examples, we will explore how procrastination is often rooted in deeper emotional conflicts. I’ll share a three-step strategy to help you overcome procrastination. By shifting from problem-focused thinking to possibility-based thinking, you can start taking small, yet powerful steps toward your goals. Join me as we uncover the root of procrastination to help you move forward with confidence and purpose.

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here:

www.doctorscrossing.com/episode188

In this episode we’re talking about:

• The erroneous perception that procrastination is due to laziness.
• The importance of self-compassion in overcoming procrastination.
• Identifying the source of internal conflict to understand the root of procrastination.
• Shifting from problem-focused thinking to possibility-based thinking.
• Taking small, yet empowering steps to build momentum and confidence.
• The influence of early life experiences and ingrained beliefs on current behaviors.
• A 3-step strategy to help you move forward with confidence and purpose.

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Episode #78: Eat That Frog and 6 Other Time Managements Tips

⭐⭐⭐PearsonRavitz empowers healthcare professionals to protect life’s most valuable financial assets—their income—and life’s most important people—their families. The company is led by its founders, Dr. Stephanie Pearson, an OB/GYN disabled in the prime of her career, and Scott Ravitz, an insurance expert to the medical community. You can book a complimentary consultation to discuss your disability insurance.

While many physicians are looking to make the leap to a nonclinical career, others want to continue practicing, but do it on their own terms. A popular option for those in the latter group is direct primary care, or DPC. Today, I’m excited to have not one, but two, direct primary care and lifestyle medicine physicians as my guests, Drs. Monica and Prisiliano Salas. They’ll discuss what DPC is, the financial aspects of this practice model, how they incorporated lifestyle medicine into their practice, and steps you can take to pursue DPC for yourself.

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here:

www.doctorscrossing.com/98

In this episode we’re talking about:

• How a direct primary care model operates
• What inspired the Salas’ to pursue opening a DPC practice
• The nuts and bolts of DPC financials
• How the Salas’ created a flexible work schedule to meet their needs
• What types of specialties are best suited for DPC
• Why lifestyle medicine is easily integrated into the DPC model
• How you can get started down the path to practicing DPC medicine

Links for this episode:

Salveo Direct Care - The Salas’ Direct Primary Care Practice 

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The DPC Podcast - A podcast hosted by Dr. Landon Rousell on everything related to starting and running a direct primary care practice. 

Direct Primary Care Summit

LinkedIn for Physicians Course - This fun course shows you how to create a stand-out profile on LinkedIn and use the powerful features to advance your career goals. The short video lessons guide you step-by-step on how to grow your connections, network successfully, and search for and apply to jobs. Included are cheat sheets for each lesson, examples of physician profiles, and a bonus PDF on how to rock your informational interviews.

Have you ever had an “aha moment” where you suddenly realize there is a significant problem you’ve been avoiding by burying your head in the sand? This is a common behavior, and there are many reasons we may lean on this coping mechanism. But once you’ve admitted there is a problem, what’s the next step? That’s what today’s guest, Dr. Tom Black, is here to discuss. Dr. Black is a Naval veteran and former ER physician, and he’s going to share with us how to take an empowered stance and make informed decisions to achieve the life you want. 

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/97

In this episode we’re talking about:

• Dr. Black’s winding road to a career in medicine
• The value of learning from your mistakes
• How Tom realized a clinical career was not for him
• Assessing whether your current path will take you where you want to go
• The importance of asking yourself if you are happy
• Understanding the role of finances in making life decisions
• Why creating a plan is such a valuable tool

Links for this episode:

Dr. Thomas Black’s LinkedIn

The Passive Income Physician - Surviving a Career Crisis By Expanding Net Worth by Dr. Thomas Black

The Tax Code: Change The Facts of Your Financial Life to Create True Wealth And Peace of Mind by Dr. Thomas Black

Carpe Diem Resume Kit - Converting your CV to a resume helps recruiters better understand why you are a great match for a specific job. My resume kit will guide you through creating a polished resume for your desired job. Templates are included as well as a bonus on writing your cover letter. Give yourself the best chance of getting that interview!

Resigning from your current job is often the very last step in a job or career change. And while this task sounds simple, physicians often have questions about how best to approach it. Do you need to let your boss know where you are going? Should you provide information about why you’re leaving? In today’s solo episode I’ll be answering these important questions and reviewing best practices for a smooth and professional resignation. 

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here:

www.doctorscrossing.com/96

In this episode we’re talking about:

• The “must include” information for your resignation letter
• Optional information you may want to include
• Examples of professional phrasing to use
• The spectrum of responses your resignation letter may get
• How to respond if you are met with a counteroffer
• Whether or not you should share why you are leaving

Links for this episode:

LinkedIn for Physicians Course - This fun course shows you how to create a stand-out profile on LinkedIn and use the powerful features to advance your career goals. The short video lessons guide you step-by-step on how to grow your connections, network successfully, and search for and apply to jobs. Included are cheat sheets for each lesson, examples of physician profiles, and a bonus PDF on how to rock your informational interviews. 

Carpe Diem Resume Kit - Converting your CV to a resume helps recruiters better understand why you are a great match for a specific job. My resume kit will guide you through creating a polished resume for your desired job. Templates are included as well as a bonus on writing your cover letter. Give yourself the best chance of getting that interview!

Episode 49: Giving Notice and Non-Competes with Jon Appino

If you’re ready for a career move but don’t want to make the leap to another industry or leave your current workplace, your answer may be right in front of you. Trying out a managerial or administrative role in your current institution is a great way to explore different nonclinical areas without changing jobs. On today’s episode, I’m talking with returning guest, Dr. John Jurica, about the types of nonclinical pursuits available in most healthcare systems, how these opportunities can be used as stepping stones, and how to get started in one of these roles. 

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here:

www.doctorscrossing.com/95

In this episode we’re talking about:

• Dr. Jurica’s background in nonclinical and administrative work
• How these experiences can boost your resume for future nonclinical work
• The nuts and bolts of different roles and what skills you build in each
• Non-paid opportunities to build your skills and resume
• How and when to get started in one of these nonclinical positions
• When to consider pursuing an advanced degree
• How to test the waters by working with a nonprofit 

Links for this episode:

The Physician NonClinical Careers Podcast - Dr. John Jurica’s fabulous podcast

Using Nonprofits to Build Business Skills - Dr. Jurica’s 4-lesson course on how to acquire new management stills by volunteering for a nonprofit organization. Use coupon code FREE for access.

Check out our Free Resources! Under the Freebie tab on our website, you can find free resource guides on a variety of topics including resumes, interviewing, LinkedIn, medical writing, pharma, chart review, and telemedicine. There is also a starter kit to help you move forward when you’re feeling stuck at the crossroads. Please help yourself!

Prior Podcast Episodes with guest Dr. John Jurica 

Episode #58  - Careers You Can Do Without Residency

Episode #5 - Top 3 Nonclinical Job Sectors 

As a physician, it’s common to feel weighed down by systemic issues that leave you feeling stuck in your job, career, or role. However, sometimes the first step to making a change is changing the way you think. In today’s episode, I’m talking with Dr. Nneka Una, founder of EntreMD, and we’ll discuss how to shift your mindset from victimhood to empowerment so you can make positive changes and move forward in your career. Dr. Una will share her story and offer tips on how to hone your empowerment skills and approach difficult situations with confidence. 

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here:

https://www.doctorscrossing.com/94

In this episode we’re talking about:

• The difference between a victim mindset and an empowered mindset
• Dr. Una’s quest for more after completing her pediatric residency
• Why Dr. Una considers every physician to be an entrepreneur
• The importance of speaking to get your message across
• Why negotiation skills are critical for physicians 
• How shifting out of fear-based thinking leads to empowerment
• Dr. Una’s book, The EntreMD Method

Links for this episode:

Dr. Una’s Website

EntreMD Podcast

EntreMD Method - A proven roadmap for doctors who want to practice medicine and live life on their own terms. A wonderful book for both employed physicians and those who are interested being an entrepreneur.

LinkedIn for Physicians Course 

This fun course shows you how to create a stand-out profile on LinkedIn and use the powerful features to advance your career goals. The short video lessons guide you step-by-step on how to grow your connections, network successfully, and search for and apply to jobs. Included are cheat sheets for each lesson, examples of physician profiles, and a bonus PDF on how to rock your informational interviews.

Once you’ve decided to make the leap to a nonclinical career, you may think your transition is on it’s way. However, breaking this news to your patients, colleagues, and family can be an unexpected obstacle in the career change process. In today’s solo episode, I’m tackling the many nuances of this sticky issue, from ways to approach this discussion to handling the myriad reactions you may receive. I’ll also share three helpful principles to get you through all of these difficult conversations. 

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: https://doctorscrossing.com/93

In this episode we’re talking about:

• Why these conversations can make us uncomfortable
• How to tailor your discussion for different audiences
• Overcoming your discomfort with uncertainty
• Why you can’t be responsible for other’s reactions
• The benefits of an empowered mindset
• My own experience when I reached a career crossroads
• Dos and don’ts when reaching out for informational interviews

Links for this episode:

Carpe Diem Resume Kit - Converting your CV to a resume helps recruiters better understand why you are a great match for a specific job. My resume kit will guide you through creating a polished resume for your desired job. Templates are included as well as a bonus on writing your cover letter. Give yourself the best chance of getting that interview!

One of the biggest questions early-career physicians can grapple with when considering a nonclinical career is whether or not to finish residency. This is a big decision with many factors to consider, and the right answer is not the same for everyone. My guest today, Dr. Chelsea Turgeon, made the difficult decision to leave her OB/GYN residency after realizing clinical medicine was not the best career path for her. She’s here to discuss how she made this tough choice, what she’s doing now (and where she’s doing it!), and steps you can take to decide if it’s best for you to stay or leave residency. 

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/92

In this episode we’re talking about:

• Why a career in clinical medicine didn’t match Dr. Turgeon’s expectations
• Chelsea’s process for deciding whether she should leave residency
• How revisiting why you chose medicine can help you move forward
• Coping with thoughts of guilt surrounding leaving residency
• Why residency is not the only path to a successful career as a physician
• Dr. Turgeon’s new career path and lifestyle
• Steps you can take to process your residency doubts 

Links for this episode:

Dr. Chelsea Turgeon’s Website

Life After Medicine Facebook Group 

5 Steps to Career Clarity Mini Course

Should I quit residency? - A very help site that walks you through the process of answering this question for yourself using a powerful flowchart and question prompts. 

Check out our Free Resources! Under the Freebie tab on our website, you can find free resource guides on a variety of topics including resumes, interviewing, LinkedIn, medical writing, pharma, chart review, and telemedicine. There is also a starter kit to help you move forward when you’re feeling stuck at the crossroads. Please help yourself!