Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians
Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians
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Executive Summary
Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians
SEAK's 5th Annual 2008 Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians Conference will be held October 4-5, 2008 on beautiful Cape Cod, MA.
SEAK has been working with physicians for over 30-years and have heard from hundreds of physicians who are simply no longer truly happy working in clinical medicine. We have specifically developed this conference for physicians who want to see the types of non-clinical opportunities that are out there, and for those that are considering changing to a non-clinical career.
Physicians who have made the transition do so in large part for their families and lifestyle. In their new positions they can spend more time with their spouse and children and can schedule vacations, trips and family time without the fear of constant interruption. They no longer have to constantly leave the dinner table disappointing their families.
In the past, one of the barriers for physicians leaving practice was the answer to the question, “How will I replace my income from practicing medicine?” The new question which is now being asked by physicians is, “How much money am I losing by not leaving and going into business?”
Physicians are highly intelligent and educated, dedicated, and hard working and are learning that they can use these assets in the business world.
This year’s program is greatly expanded and features an outstanding faculty which includes physicians from major industries who will provide attendees with critical insight into what high paying jobs are available to physicians and information on how to locate and land these positions.
There will be ample time to network with colleagues and faculty. Over six hours of networking opportunities have been built into the program with our breakfasts, luncheons, breaks and networking reception. This year’s program features afternoon breakout sessions so that attendees can customize their learning experience to meet their particular interests regarding career transition skills and particular industries. This year’s program also features various preconferences so that attendees can obtain further detailed and specific information on topics of interest.
The Non-clinical careers course is designed for physicians who:
» Don’t enjoy going to work anymore
» Are ready for new challenges
» Want to explore their options
» Are frustrated and dissatisfied with their current career
» Want to learn how to locate and land lucrative non-clinical positions
» Are in or near retirement and are looking for additional
income/challenges
» Would like to eliminate the stress and time commitments of their
current career and spend more time with their families
» Are looking to jump start their career transition
» Are deciding whether to change careers
» Need a jumping off point on their career transition
Benefits of SEAK’s Non-Clinical Careers Conference:
» See with your own eyes that switching to
a non-clinical career has more financial potential than clinical
medicine and is in fact a step forward, not a step backwards.
» Learn from numerous doctors who have successfully made the switch
how it is done.
» Become empowered by knowing you are not alone in your desire for
change and that desire is nothing to be ashamed of.
» Network with faculty and fellow attendees.
» Get inside information on the types of doctors various industries
are looking for.
» Get your process of career change moving into high gear.
» Form a customized action plan for your career transition.
Location:
The conference will be held on beautiful
Cape Cod, at the Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort, Falmouth, MA. The Sea
Crest Oceanfront Resort is a full-service resort nestled in a quiet
oceanfront location (www.seacrest-resort.com).
The Sea Crest features 700 feet of private white sandy beach, an
oceanfront dining room, high speed internet access, two all-weather
outdoor tennis courts, entertainment, fitness center, saunas, and
steam room.
Falmouth, Cape Cod, Massachusetts is one of the Cape’s best playgrounds for vacationers of all ages and interests. It features over 75 miles of scenic coastline, three ferries to Martha’s Vineyard, countless dining options, numerous antique shops, the Shining Sea bike trail, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (which found the Titanic and Bismarck, among other famous accomplishments), numerous public golf courses and mild autumn ocean temperatures. Nantucket ferries run from Hyannis, which is approximately 30 minutes by car from the Sea Crest.
Here's what past attendees say about SEAK's Non-Clinical Careers Program:
"Thank you again for the outstanding SEAK 2007 course. The opportunity to meet so many other physicians who are either contemplating or have successfully managed a shift to a non-clinical career was tremendous. By articulating the emotional and practical obstacles to a career shift and offering practical advice as well as specific information on numerous non-clinical areas, the speakers provided a tremendous "kick-start". Their availability for one-on-one discussion was a unique opportunity. An excellent course, well worth the time and money."
"Since I attended your SEAK seminar over one year ago in Chicago, I have started a new independent venture with a colleague. We have formed an LLC called Problem Solving Innovations. We are designing medical products that are targeted to provide simple solutions to common problems in medical practice. Our enthusiasm was driven largely by your conference and the program, "What's the Big Idea?" We have already obtained 4 US patents and have been working with a plastics manufacturing company in our hometown. We should have the first version of the stereolithographs for our initial product by Monday next week. We then plan to meet with particular medical companies interested in the market space for our product and sell it to them. Very exciting stuff. I am hopeful that success will come soon, and I can phase out of the medical profession (at least as a clinical service provider - the profession is damned I fear)." Best Regards, Anthony
“Prior to the conference, I felt trapped in a maze with no exit. Your conference opened a world of opportunity, possibilities, and an exit. Now it is up to each attendee to empower him/herself to walk out into the light."
“I found the conference great. It helped convert a vague feeling that there was something more I wanted to do with my life into plans. Then I learned how to put those plans into action. In addition I discovered I was not the only one who was frustrated by the state of medicine and that it was not a cop out to want more out of life. Keep up the good work.”
"I'm not certain when I first heard about a conference for clinicians seeking non-clinical careers, just that I had a vague awareness of one. When I received a brochure in the mail describing this Cape Cod gathering, I signed up immediately. My expectations were certainly surpassed, especially the "pre-conference" on negotiating. That was exceptionally informative, even wildly entertaining. My experience there helped me focus on my current practice of just gyn after 25 years of obstetrics and gynecology. While my current workload is much less strenuous, I think that I simply survived to this point. I wish that I had attended years ago. I may have found a more rewarding job better suited to my attributes. Enduring a job is not the way to go. This conference readily demonstrates that and gives concrete advice on how to change your life."
“The conference was
helpful to me in the following ways:
- It described specific non-clinical careers accessible to physicians
and the steps needed to enter these fields.
- The presenters and your staff were very encouraging and motivating by
showing that a career change is possible and only requires motivation
and a proper plan.
- I met other physicians with similar concerns regarding clinical
medicine and left feeling less trapped in my current career.
- I learned the value to the business world of skills I already have and
how to market them.
- I would strongly recommend this conference”
Q. What will I
learn?
A. You can expect an exceptional learning experience. Among other
things you will learn:
● The numerous non-clinical opportunities
available for physicians
● How to find and land a non-clinical job
●
How much they pay to start and what your long-term
earning potential will be
●
How to decide whether or not you should go back for
an advanced degree
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What non-clinical jobs consist of on a day to day
basis and how it will positively effect your lifestyle
●
That you are far from alone in looking for new challenges
● That in most cases you are actually losing money by
staying in clinical medicine
● How to plan and implement your career transition
●
How exactly other physicians have successfully made the
switch.
Q. Do other physicians feel the same way as me?
A. Yes. Hundreds of your colleagues have attended our training
programs. You are far from alone.
Q. What is the age of your typical attendee?
A. It runs the full range. Each year we have residents and
physicians in their 60s.
Q. I’m “just” a primary care physician, didn’t go to an Ivy
League College and don’t have an MBA. What’s out there for me?
A. A lot. One of the main things you will learn is how to not sell
yourself short and how to leverage the tremendous skills you have.
Q. How long has SEAK been running this course?
A. This is the 5th Annual Conference.
Q. Can you tell me more about SEAK, Inc.?
A. SEAK,
Inc.(www.seak.com), founded in 1980, is an ACCME accredited continuing
education and publishing firm. We have trained thousands of physicians
across the United States and are the creators of the annual Medical
Fiction Writing For Physicians Seminar featuring NY Times bestselling
physician-authors Michael Palmer and Tess Gerritsen. We pride ourselves
on the quality of our educational programs and encourage attendees to
talk to other physicians who have taken SEAK courses in the past.
Q. Do
I need to be actively looking for a job to attend or benefit from this
course?
A. No. Many of the attendees at the conference are not actively
looking for jobs, rather they just want to see the breadth of
opportunities are available to them.
Q. Will this course help me get started?
A. Yes. Attendance is the first step to getting started. Don’t put
it off.
Q. Will I get a chance to meet and talk the faculty?
A. Yes. You will find our faculty very giving of their time.
Q. Will I be able to ask questions?
A. Yes. There will be substantial time reserved for questions and
answers.
Q. I am concerned about confidentiality, do you keep my name
confidential?
A. We are aware of many attendees’ concerns in this area. We only
provide an optional opt-in attendance list to our attendees.
Q. Are there things for my spouse to do while I’m in
class?
A. Cape Cod is a great area for people of all interests to spend
time. We recommend that you have a car available and your spouse will be
able to enjoy many activities including: golf, museums, touring the
islands of Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket, whale watching, kayaking, fine
dining, shopping, historical sites, hiking, fishing, bicycling, etc.
Q. When do I have to decide which breakout session I want
to attend?
A. The day of the conference.
Q. Is this course offered in different locations or at different
times of the year?
A. No, this conference is only offered once per year on Cape Cod.
Q. When is the cutoff date for registration?
A. While there is no formal cutoff date for registration, early
registration is highly recommended. We have a very liberal cancellation
policy if you are subsequently forced to cancel your registration.
Q. Can I receive a refund if I need to cancel?
A. Attendees canceling prior to September 1st, 2008 may
receive a full refund.
Q. Will I be able to purchase audio or video recordings of the
conference?
A. No. SEAK prohibits the use of audio or video recordings of the
conference (Exception: prior approval will be given for attendees with
disabilities).
Q.
How do you get to Cape
Cod?
A. The two major airports closest to Cape Cod are Logan International
Airport in Boston, MA (70 miles) and T.F. Green Airport in Warwick,
Rhode Island (65 miles). Barnstable Airport is 22 miles from the Sea
Crest Oceanfront Resort, but this is a commuter airport that has smaller
planes and fewer flights. T.F. Green is preferred over Logan as it is
usually less congested. Rental cars, taxis and car service are available
at all three airports.
If you would like to be added to our Non-Clinical Careers mailing list, and be notified when the 2008 program is available, please send your name, mailing address and email address to Alex Babitsky at Alex@seak.com