In this episode of the Physician NonClinical Careers Podcast, Dr. Sylvie Stacy returns to discuss how physicians can find the nonclinical career that is right for them.
Sylvie has been writing a blog called Look for Zebras for several years. The name comes from a saying common in medicine that goes, "When you hear hoofbeats, look for horses, not zebras."
Sylvie says to do the exact opposite in your career, and look for the rarer, more fulfilling opportunities.
Sylvie has created 2 new, must-have resources for "seeking physicians." The first is her new book 50 Nonclinical Careers for Physicians: Fulfilling, Meaningful, and Lucrative Alternatives to Direct Patient Care (affiliate link). She wrote the book to help physicians:
The second is her Nonclinical Careers Quiz. This personality-based assessment asks 50 questions, such as:
What type of work makes you feel most rewarded? What activities do you enjoy participating in? Are you introverted or extroverted? How do you enjoy spending your free time? Are you willing to travel for your job? Is it important for you to be able to work from home?After completing it, you are provided a nonclinical career that aligns best with your choices. You can find it right on her blog and it is free to everyone.
In the episode, Sylvie also answers questions common for physicians who are in transition. She offers responses to those who may feel too unqualified or inexperienced to take on a new role and to those who may feel a moral obligation to practice medicine.
Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of the most knowledgeable physician career transition authors around.
You can access links to Look for Zebras and Sylvy's Quiz in the show notes at nonclinicalphysicians.com/dump-an-awful-career.
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