What to consider next is the first in the series. Hear from physicians who have transitioned and learn about the pros/cons of transition to a non-clinical career. You’ll hear from physicians on what to consider, pitfalls to avoid, and get resources. 100% virtual.

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All presentation times given in Eastern Standard Time

"Arrival" - Friday, July 10th

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Transition Panel Q&A

Hear about the experience of a few physicians who have successfully transitioned to a non-clinical career. Social distancing will be enforced, of course (since this is virtual)!

8:30pm - 9:00pm

Networking time

Meet your fellow attendees and talk with some of the speakers who will be participating in this or future events.

Day 1 - Saturday, July 11th

9am - 10am

5 Stages of Career Transition

Wondering how long it will take to get into that non-clinical career? Expect to go through these stages. We’ll talk about them and and what it means for you.

10am - 11am

Overview of options for a non-clinical career

Start here to figure out what your options are. We’re just scratching the surface with these options but you may not have considered some of these.

11am - noon

Lunch and Networking time

Grab some lunch and then join an online networking session

noon - 1pm

What it takes to get into a non-clinical career

Don’t miss the 5 things you need to successfully transition to a non-clinical career. We’ll go over them in detail and help you with each. We’ll also talk about the right way to communicate your career goals.

1pm - 2pm

Do you need a coach?

Considering hiring a coach to help you? Before you do, learn the pros and cons and how much you should expect to pay. Panel includes Kristi Angevine, MD, Errin Weisman, DO, Devon Gimbel, MD, Heather Fork, MD and Maiysha Clairborne, MD.

2pm - 3pm

Networking time

Grab some lunch, then join an online networking session to talk with other attendees and speakers.

3pm - 4pm

Options if you want to work from home

Want or need to work from home or be location independent? Here are some of the options you should consider. Panel of 5 physicians includes Diane Shannon, MD, Tom Davis, MD, Rich Berning, MD, Shelley Overholt-Thiesen, MD and Lynn Marie Morski, MD.

4pm - 5pm

More options for a non-clinical or non-traditional career (not yet covered)

We’ve talked about a lot of options today – here are even more you may not have heard about or considered. Panel includes Samantha Nazareth, MD, Lynette Charity, MD, Jim Kopp, MD, Brian Young, MD, and Suzanne Rogers, DO.

Day 2 - Sunday, July 12th

10am - 11am

Belay On! One couple’s climb towards career transition

Gabriella and Thomas will discuss their experience as a two physician (and three kids) household as well as career transition for those who wish to remain active on the clinical side. Key considerations around management of home/childcare/sanity as well as practical discussions for any physician around contract negotiation, locum tenens work and developing a career path for the different stages of life. They will also discuss how to use clinical work to support and to expand your opportunities in non-clinical careers.

11am - noon

Your online presence: What to consider if you want to transition to a non-clinical or non-traditional career

Join us to learn practical strategies that can help you right now…and see surprising ways to use social media to bring your professional & personal life to the next level.

noon - 1pm

Who Am I? Self When Transitioning to a Non-Clinical Career

Physicians spend decades envisioning and preparing for clinical careers and enjoy the benefits of a common identity with their professional colleagues and special recognition in society. What happens to your sense of self when you move to a non-clinical career? This presentation will explore these challenges and provide tips for shoring up your self concept when moving to a non-clinical career.

1pm - 2pm

It's TIME to put YOUR oxygen mask on FIRST!

In her presentation, Dr. Lynette Charity will give solutions to the problem of saving patients’ lives without considering, “who is saving ours?” We need to realize that Medicine WAS our calling, but it may be necessary to find an alternative calling so that we don’t die! Finding a career that brings you JOY is more important than staying in a career that brings you sorrow.

2pm - 3pm

Networking time

Grab a snack and join an online networking session to talk with other attendees and speakers.

Bonus Sessions - Intensives

Optional, but free with your purchase to the paid conference. Feel free to join one or all of the follow-on Intensives. For more about the presenters, click below to see speaker bios.