Make Your Move: A Physician's Guide to Clinical and Non-Clinical Alternatives to Medical Practice

By Dr. Emily Woolcock

The doctor’s work is one of honor, integrity, and knowledge. It is one of benevolence and the desire to help others so that they may live in wellness and in health. But the doctor’s work is also one of sacrifice. In the process of seeing patients, running a successful practice, and taking emergency calls all day and night, one may fi

• Language: English
• Publisher: Purposely Created Publishing Group
• Release date: May 22, 2017
• ISBN: 9781945558849

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MAKE YOUR MOVE

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Copyright © 2017 Emily Woolcock

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to my parents, Jenkins and Etta Hoff, for instilling in me the skills of hard work, honesty, dedication and discernment. Your never-ending encouragement stays with me everywhere I go.

To my awesome husband, Oran, who loves me unconditionally and is there to support me every step of the way.

To my sister Victoria, my colleague and best friend, the most wonderful confidante I can ever hope to have.

I certainly would not have gotten as far as I did if it were not for my children, Camille, Taylor, and Mack, who were my soldiers during this process. Starting from the early days of when I would get home tired and tearful and they would ask, "Mommy, are you stwessed," they learned independence and strength. I pray for peace and bountiful blessings on your lives as you make your own way.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Use Your Passions To Find Your Purpose

Chapter 2: What Else Can I Do?

1. Medical Writing

2. Pharma

3. Research

4. Consulting

5. Public Speaking

6. Government

7. Administration

8. Telemedicine

9. Locum Tenens

10. Peer Reviews

11. Medical File Reviews

12. Independent Medical Examinations

Chapter 3: Find Your Work-Life Balance

About the Author

Introduction

I’d always known that I wanted to be a physician when I grew up. My mother told me that I was a sickly baby and I’d spent most of my first year in the hospital—perhaps that was why. As a kid, when my friends were playing outside, I wanted to stay inside and watch reruns of Marcus Welby, M.D.

I graduated from college at the top of my class at the age eighteen. I went on to medical school and completed my residency in orthopaedic surgery. During my first year of