I wrote about the role of a Chief Medical Officer 2 years ago in this post. Not so much because I wanted to become one, but because it's an interesting direction for a clinician.  In fact, many RN's, NP's, and PA's even take on such roles. If you're interested, and if you're willing to put in your dues, that roles isn't hard to carve out.  In 2017 I wrote about my Regional Medical Director role. Later, I became the clinical lead for a healthcare startup. And my resume kept building from there.  If you're a young doctor and you're thinking of quitting or trying something differen ..read more

The observed freedom you have in your career is one thing, the real freedom you have is another. How far apart are these 2 entities from each other?  This divide is what will lead to physician burnout. Because it'll lead to disengagement and decrease physician motivation.  drmo@digitalnomadphysician.com  ..read more

This genre of books by physicians is absolutely fascinating. I've been reading book after book and I'm not bored yet. The caliber of writing is quite impressive and the content is very interesting.  I've listed a few books here and you can follow me on Goodreads as well. Would love to hear your favorite non-fiction book recommendations.  drmo@digitalnomadphysician.com  ..read more

What's wrong with seeing dead people for a chance? It's still clinical work, except all your patients are already dead. I came across this job for a Medical Examiner in my state and decided to apply.  The interview went well. I am not sure I have all of the necessary skills for the job but I learned a lot about this opportunity.  digitalnomadphysician.com drmo@digitalnomadphysician.com  ..read more

JustAnswer is one among many such websites which offer expert opinions in all different arenas. From law to medicine to automechanics. I enjoy the work and it's been a great source of location independent income for me over the years. I have recorded my previous income with JA on different posts.  Dr. Niloo and I discussed doing JA as a source of income. She did a 5.5 hour session and earned about $400. Not bad.  ..read more

Let me update you guys on a few things. I recently got contacted by my telemedicine company that my board certification with NBPAS may not be sufficient for me to work at Babylon.  This might mean that they'll let me go. Do I want to bother getting a board certification with ABMS? It's not easy. I worry about getting sucked back into medicine. Then again, the money is so easy, it's hard to pass up.  drmo@digitalnomadphysician.com   ..read more

I had a chance to talk to the physician who stated a group called Wow Health Solutions. I'm not sure if it's legit or not, but I love the idea and excited to learn more about it.  In this podcast episode I'll talk about what I learned from my conversation with him. It's definitely a unique idea and I believe it has a lot of potential.  drmo@urgentcarecareer.com   ..read more

Here is a reply to a reader of the blog who is trying to decide where to go after his Family Medicine residency. Let's talk about income in the Urgent Care job market and the kind of factors worth considering. I'll also discuss what i like about Urgent Care medicine and how to make sure that you don't burn out from it.  ..read more

Sometimes clinical medicine gets exhausting. Having a creative and useful outlet can rescue your burnt out career. That's why I do healthcare consulting.  One of the new projects I have started involves AI and Voice Technology. We are trying to build a digital scribe which can listen to the patient-clinician conversation live and create a complete SOAP note, along with any relevant orders.  drmo@urgentcarecareer.com  ..read more

I don't like the phrase donating money - it sounds brainless. It sounds like you're emotionally detached. I instead prefer "helping others". And I genuinely want to help others. But I've had a hard time getting over my own fears when it comes to financial security. When do you feel financially confident enough to start giving your money away?  drmo@urgentcarecareer.com  ..read more