Episode #227: Wound Care: The Surprisingly Flexible Career Open to a Wide Variety of Specialties

Wound care is one of those paths that many physicians overlook—until they discover how meaningful, hands-on, and flexible it can be. In this conversation with board‑certified general surgeon, Dr. Scott Covington, we pull back the curtain on what wound care really looks like day to day, the many ways physicians can enter the field, and why it can be a great fit at different stages of your career. From outpatient centers to post‑acute facilities and even hyperbarics, you’ll hear how physicians across a wide range of backgrounds find challenge, purpose, and balance in this niche.

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

www.doctorscrossing.com/episode227

In this episode we’re talking about:

• Why wound care is open to many specialties and has a low barrier to entry.

• What wound care roles actually look like in daily practice

• The different settings where physicians can work

• The kind of training needed to get started, including typical course requirements

• How compensation is structured and what physicians can expect to earn

• Which types of physicians tend to thrive in wound care

• Additional insights and considerations for exploring this career path

 

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