Executive Summary                                                 Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians


 

SEAK's 6th Annual 2009 Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians Conference will be held September 12-13, 2009 in Chicago at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center. This full service "fly in fly out" property is easily accessible to Chicago's O'Hare airport and provides complimentary 24 hour shuttle service to and from O'Hare Airport, www.crowneplazaohare.com

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, faculty, mentors and recruiters. 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.

Hotel Information

LOCATION/HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians will be held at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center in the village of Rosemont, IL. This full service "fly in fly out" property is easily accessible to Chicago's O'Hare airport and provides complimentary 24 hour shuttle service to and from O'Hare Airport and is a modern, well-equipped quiet hotel. The Crowne Plaza Chicago is located directly across the street from Rosemont Convention Center. The compact Village of Rosemont is a very popular convention destination that features over 5,000 hotel rooms, numerous restaurants including Morton's, Nick's Fish Market, and Mccormick and Schmick's, the brand new state of the art 101,000 square foot Muvico Theaters Rosemont 18, the Rosemont Theater, the Museum of Hummels and other attractions. The Chicago Loop and Magnificent Mile are accessible via taxi or you can walk to the subway from the Crowne Plaza. SEAK has secured a special group rate of $99/night (single and double). Rooms are limited and this rate expires on August 19, 2009. To make your reservations, please call 888-233-9527 and refer to the SEAK Group rate.

• 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

• 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, mentors, recruiters 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.

"I attended your 2007 annual conference and less than 2 years later, I'm happy to report that I've made a great career change.  I was working as a sports med physician and now work for Allscripts as a writer of their clinical content for their electronic health record. The company is based in Chicago but has an office here in Vermont. The job is great for me and has lots of potential for me to move up. The transition out of my practice is a bit long and tiring but it's been a great change and I'm so happy to be where I am. I just wanted to write and thank you as your conference was the first 'public' step I took.   The tools I learned, support I gained and contacts I made all lead me on a path that landed me this job. So thank you!  And let me know if I can offer insight or support to future attendees. Thanks and take care."

"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"
 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Do you offer medical student scholarships for the conference?
A.  Yes, we have a limited number of partial tuition waivers available for medical students, interns and residents.  To apply, please contact Steven Babitsky at 508-548-9443 or StevenBabitsky@seak.com

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