Physician NonClinical Careers with John Jurica

Dr. Nilesh Dave is a pulmonologist and sleep and critical care specialist. In addition to his medical training, he obtained his Master of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Master of Business Administration at Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management. He first appeared on the podcast 4 years ago. At the time he was practicing and serving as a medical director for one of the regional Blue Cross/Blue Shield subsidiaries. Since then, his career has continued to flourish, and he is now Vice-President for Clinical Effectiveness and Chief Medical Officer for a large hospital system. In today's interview, we discuss how his career as a hospital senior executive developed. Nilesh shares advice for others who wish to pursue a similar career path, including his opinion about obtaining advanced certifications and degrees. You will find all of the links mentioned in the episode at https://nonclinicalphysicians.com/health-system-chief-medical-officer/ =============== You can support this podcast by making a small monthly or annual donation. To learn more, go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/donate Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.

In this week's show, John interviews Dr. Luissa Kiprono. She is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist who first appeared on the podcast 2 years ago. Dr. Kiprono attended the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine; completed her residency at Wright State University/Wright Patterson Medical Center (OB-GYN); and her perinatology fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. In 2020 she completed her executive MBA at the University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business. For most of her career, she worked in a traditional perinatology practice. But in 2022, she started TeleMed MFM, her solo telemedicine practice. Combining technology and commitment to excellent medical care, she is able to make high-risk pregnancy care available to all women beyond borders or geographical limitations. During our interview, she describes how she built her practice, and how she integrates state-of-the-art diagnostic technology into it. Finally, Dr. Kiprono recently completed her memoire, which is set to be released in February, called Push, Then Breathe: Trauma, Triumph, and the Making of an American Doctor. During our conversation, she explains the inspiration for the book and the process of publishing it. You will find all of the links mentioned in the episode at https://nonclinicalphysicians.com/new-telemedicine-service/ =============== You can support this podcast by making a small monthly or annual donation. To learn more, go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/donate Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.

In this week's show, John interviews Dr. Adam Robison, a full-time hospitalist. Five years ago, he was so frustrated with the lack of important tools in his EMR that he decided to create a solution for himself and others. With no background in computer programming, he sought help and investigated what it would take to use EHR data to apply important algorithms, rules, and risk assessment tools in real time. He developed a plan, recruited others with the knowledge and skills he needed, and sought investors. Along the way he recruited a co-founder/CEO to help navigate the company's journey. In today's interview, Adam describes how he brought his vision to life while continuing to work as a hospitalist. Today he serves as the Chief Medical Officer of his company, AI Medica. He is proud that his tools are being used by hospitals to improve patient care and make physicians' work easier. You will find all of the links mentioned in the episode at https://nonclinicalphysicians.com/found-a-startup/ =============== You can support this podcast by making a small monthly or annual donation. To learn more, go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/donate Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.

In this week's show, John interviews Dr. David Feig. Dr. Feig completed his medical degree and his Master's Degree in Public Health at Emory University. Then he completed a Family Medicine Residency at the University of Michigan and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. He worked for 4 years before branching out into chart reviews, and part-time medical director roles in various settings. He also tried locums and telemedicine along the way. In his most recent job, he is reviews claims as a Medicare contractor. David describes his educational and career journey. He lists the clinical practices he has worked in, and his stints in locum tenens and telemedicine. He also explains why he was motivated to move away from full-time clinical practice to other options that offered more flexibility and independence. Finally, he explains why he decided to take a full time nonclinical job reviewing Medicare claims, how that job differs from the usual UM job, and advice on how to thrive in that position. You will find all of the links mentioned in the episode at https://nonclinicalphysicians.com/find-fulfillment-and-flexibility =============== You can support this podcast by making a small monthly or annual donation. To learn more, go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/donate Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.

In this week's show, John interviews Dr. Alexandra Howsen. Dr. Howsen is a medical writer, educator, and podcaster. A former trauma operating room nurse, Alex was faculty at the universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh in Scotland for a decade. She left academia in 2004 and subsequently built a thriving freelance medical writing business in the USA specializing in creating content for continuing education in the health professions (also known as CME). Alex teaches and coaches new-to-the-field medical writers how to break into CME, find clients, and build a sustainable CME/CE writing niche. A few years ago, she began teaching and coaching others. She now provides several programs for those pursuing a career as a writer of CE and CME. During our interview, Alex describes her journey from nursing to academia to CME and CE writing. She explains why it is an excellent career choice for clinicians who enjoy writing. You will find all of the links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/ce-writing-business =============== You can support this podcast by making a small monthly or annual donation. To learn more, go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/donate You can now join the most comprehensive Community for all clinicians looking for a nontraditional career at NewScr!pt. Get an updated edition of the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.

In this week's show, John interviews Dr. Christian Zouain. Christian first appeared in Episode 77 to discuss how he landed his first job in Clinical Documentation Improvement (now usually referred to as Clinical Documentation Integrity). During our interview, he shares his advice for landing your first job and mentions resources not discussed in his first appearance. He also describes how the industry has changed, and how to advance professionally in the industry. He reminds listeners that it is possible to find a career in this field even if you have not completed residency. And he closes by inviting listeners to contact him for advice and to find out about open positions at his employer You will find all of the links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/hospital-cdi-career/ =============== You can support this podcast by making a small monthly or annual donation. To learn more, go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/donate You can now join the most comprehensive Community for all clinicians looking for a nontraditional career at NewScr!pt. Get an updated edition of the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.

In this week's show, John shares what he has learned as a podcaster and YouTube video producer to help you deliver an amazing remote video job interview. It's not as simple as just showing up and answering a few questions about yourself. Preparing for the interview itself, understanding how to act, and what questions to expect have been covered in an earlier presentation. In this episode, John reminds us how to prevent technical problems, to ensure that the video and sound quality are optimal. By addressing the psychological, behavioral, and technical issues during your remote interviews, you will stand out from other applicants competing for the position you're pursuing. You will find all of the links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/remote-video-job-interview/ =============== You can support this podcast by making a small monthly or annual donation. To learn more, go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/donate You can now join the most comprehensive Community for all clinicians looking for a nontraditional career at NewScr!pt. Get an updated edition of the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.

In this week's show, John describes why so many nonclinical jobs require translating or interpreting information for physicians or healthcare managers, or leaders. Common examples include medical directors for quality improvement, utilization and benefits management, clinical documentation integrity, and informatics. Two types of freelance businesses that involve the legal system also involve that kind of interpretation. These are jobs in the medical-legal and expert witness consulting fields. The two businesses generate income in excess of most clinical positions (on an hourly basis). However, they differ in a number of important ways. John explains how they differ, and where you can find training to assist you to enter either field. You will find all of the links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/expert-witness-o…legal-consulting/ =============== You can support this podcast by making a small monthly or annual donation. To learn more, go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/donate You can now join the most comprehensive Community for all clinicians looking for a nontraditional career at NewScr!pt. Get an updated edition of the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.

In this week's show, John provides a short update on what's going on with NewScript, and the Nonclinical Career Academy. And he spends a minute or two sharing updates on two of his most popular guests. He spends the rest of the show sharing his answer to a question offered by one of his listeners: Is coaching/consulting by a career expert to overcome very specific challenges worth the cost of the coaching? As John explains during the episode, it depends on severral factors, including the complexity of the problem, the specificity of the problem, and the skills and reputation of the coach. While there is sometimes no objective answer to a question like this, John describes how he would approach the question. And he offers advice on how to optimize your chance of getting the most from the relationship. He also explains why coaching and consulting appear to be expensive, yet offer abundant value to the coachee. You will find all of the links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/whats-new/ =============== You can support this podcast by making a small monthly or annual donation. To learn more, go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/donate You can now join the most comprehensive Community for all clinicians looking for a nontraditional career at NewScr!pt. Get an updated edition of the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.

In this week's show, John brings back a popular guest. She appeared twice in the past to describe the founding and management of her MedSpa business. Recently, Dr. Lisa Jenks was approached by several private equity firms about purchasing her MedSpa. At first, she didn't consider a sale. But as time went on, she thought about her future retirement, and the idea began to appeal to her. She started by talking with some of the firms to gather information and better understand her options. Later, she selected a firm to work with and began discussions in earnest. After agreeing on a sale price, they began working out the details of the sale. Six months later, the necessary contracts were signed and Lisa passed ownership to the new owner. During our conversation, Lisa explains: why she decided to sell her business, the factors that made the offer attractive to her, what she did to prepare for the sale, and how long she would remain as an employee and consultant for the new owner. You will find all of the links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/prepare-to-sell/ =============== You can support this podcast by making a small monthly or annual donation. To learn more, go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/donate You can now join the most comprehensive Community for all clinicians looking for a nontraditional career at NewScr!pt. Get an updated edition of the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.