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The Doctors Crossing Carpe Diem PodcastAuthor: Heather Fork, MD
Are you a physician whos questioning your career path? If youre at the white coat crossroads, for whatever reason, this podcast is for you. Were going to help you find your best path forward, whether its to be happier in patient care, transition to a nonclinical career, or do something completely different. In the weekly podcasts, were bringing you all the good stuff: -Actionable tools and resources to help you start making positive changes. -Interviews with physicians whove found new and fulfilling ways to practice as well as those whove transitioned into nonclinical careers. -Concrete advice for applying to jobs, using LinkedIn, interviewing, negotiating, and much more. Your host, Dr. Heather Fork, is a former board-certified dermatologist who transitioned into full-time career coaching for physicians over 10 years ago. She is a master certified coach who has been helping hundreds of physicians find ways to be happier both in medicine and beyond. Come visit us at www.doctorscrossing.com to learn more! Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Episode #219: When Your Dream Specialty Isn’t What You Expected
Episode 219
Wednesday, 30 April, 2025
This week, we explore what happens when your specialty no longer feels like the right fit. My guest, Dr. Edio Zampaglione, began as an OB-GYN but found the corporate shift in medicine limiting. He shares his transition from private practice to a thriving career in medical affairs, including how he entered pharma without prior industry experience. We discuss key moments that led him to leave patient care and what a medical affairs career entails. If you're considering nonclinical options, this episode is packed with insights and actionable advice. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode219 In this episode we’re talking about: What to do when your chosen specialty no longer feels right. The challenges of private practice and the shift toward a corporate model. How to break into the pharmaceutical industry without prior experience. The day-to-day responsibilities of a medical affairs physician. Steps to explore opportunities in pharma, including networking and working with recruiters. Insights into compensation, career growth, and job satisfaction in medical affairs. Links for this episode: LinkedIn for Physicians Course This fun course shows you how to create a stand-out profile on LinkedIn and use the powerful features to advance your career goals. The short video lessons guide you step-by-step on how to grow your connections, network successfully, and search for and apply to jobs. Included are cheat sheets for each lesson, examples of physician profiles, and a bonus PDF on how to rock your informational interviews. Pharma Insider's Guide - Get an overview of the different areas for physicians in pharma as well as tips to start building your platform to make a transition. Pharma Podcast Episode List - Curious if a career in pharma is right for you? We’ve made it easy to explore! Download our free list of all Doctor’s Crossing Podcast episodes related to pharma and gain valuable insights from physicians who have successfully made the transition. Learn about different roles, salary expectations, required skills, and how to get started—so you can decide if pharma is the right path for you.
