Navigating Career Transitions with Christine Ong

Lucy Kibe emphasizes the need for PAs to engage in research to contribute to healthcare advancements and improve patient outcomes. The discussion covers various types of research, the significance of scholarship, practical examples of impactful research, and the role of AI tools in enhancing research efforts. Kibe also provides insights into starting a research journey, grant writing basics, and the importance of collaboration in research endeavors.

Travis shares his personal journey, highlighting the skills developed through military service, the professional and personal growth opportunities, and the broader impact on community and global health as well as financial benefits, compensation packages, and the importance of leadership in military healthcare.

This conversation delves into the importance of tracking productivity and understanding one's value in the healthcare sector, particularly for clinicians considering a transition into the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. 

Tara Traeder discusses the critical role of communication in healthcare, especially as technology evolves. The session emphasizes the importance of adapting communication strategies to various contexts, including clinical practice, public health, and media relations, as well as common challenges in public speaking.

Nick shares valuable insights on best practices for managing finances, understanding tax obligations, and maximizing deductions, including home office and vehicle expenses. He also discusses the pros and cons of different business structures, such as LLCs and S-Corps, and highlights the importance of retirement contributions and deadlines for tax filings.

From the Beyond the Clinic conference - Frank focuses on the importance of financial literacy for healthcare professionals, addressing foundational financial planning, the significance of financial protection and insurance, effective cash flow management, and investment principles. It also covers navigating student loans and available financial resources, emphasizing the need for financial discipline to reduce stress and burnout in the healthcare field.

From the Beyond the Clinic conference - John McDonald discusses the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, exploring its definitions, historical context, applications, and the importance of trust in AI systems.

Mike has a great conversation with Dr. Christopher Cannell regarding clinicians as Medical Legal consultants. Having received so many audience questions on this topic at the recent Beyond the Clinic Conference, here is an extended Q&A.

In this live webinar, Mike Asbach and Caleb Pepperday discuss various financial topics, including home ownership, increasing earnings, frugality, and paying off student loans. They emphasize the importance of aligning spending with personal values and having a long-term investment plan.

Mike and John are joined by Alex Howson to discuss the field of continuing medical education (CME) and its career opportunities. Alex shares her background as a trauma OR nurse and sociology professor before transitioning into medical writing and specializing in CME. She highlights the importance of empathy and patient perspective in CME writing and emphasizes the transferable skills that clinicians bring to the field. Alex also provides insights into the job market for CME writers and suggests steps for clinicians interested in pursuing a career in CME.