Episode Question: Why do Doctors seek alternative careers in the US vs the UK?
In this, not to be missed episode, I’m introducing you to Dr. John Jurica MD, MPH, CPE, co-founder and career strategist at New Script and the host of the hugely successful Physician Non-Clinical Careers podcast
Dr. John pivoted from clinical to non-clinical work and is passionate about helping other doctors to understand the possibilities and extensive range of alternative opportunities out there.
We discuss the difference between doctors exploring different and diverse careers in the UK and US and take a look at the driving factors for diversification.
Dr. John also shares great information on alternative careers in the US that utilise the inherent and extensive skill sets of doctors
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS

The systems we find ourselves in,  burnt out, taken for granted and taken advantage of after spending thousands of hours learning isn’t right
I want physicians to know that there are other great options and these can reinspire individuals
We haven’t been able to achieve any power or leverage in large bureaucratic organisations that mostly don’t recognise us as professionals
As professionals, we want to be able to meet with our patients and work with them face to face
There are many alternatives where you can successfully use your medical background to help people, make an income and feel professionally fulfilled
Diversification is key to keeping your options open and non-clinical work can be part of this
Doctors have great  inherent skill sets, they think analytically and work well in teams making them great people to hire
If you are going to be an entrepreneur you need to learn how to sell yourself
If you are diversifying getting an additional certification can help with moving into alternative areas

 
BEST MOMENTS
‘You need to take advantage of the alternatives out there’
‘Public health could be a good way to get into the system in the US’
‘I’m dedicated to finding different ways to help physicians’
‘There are at least twenty major consulting firms that hire physicians on a regular basis’
  
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ABOUT THE HOST
Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
 
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