Why are Physicians
Leaving clinical medicine - Article
By Steven
Babitsky, Esq.
SEAK, Inc. �2007
www.seak.com
As
high as 20% of physicians are dissatisfied with practice and are
contemplating leaving clinical practice. 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 who are highly intelligent and educated, dedicated, and hard
working are learning that they can use these assets in the business
world.
The examples of physicians who have left clinical practice and have
succeeded in business is growing exponentially.
Drew Senyei, MD
left clinical
medicine, obtained patents, and started Enterprise Partners Venture
Capital which has helped build 155 companies and has over $750
million in capital under management.
Dr.
Michael J. McLaughlin, MD
was a plastic surgeon and attended the Non-Clinical Careers for
Physicians Seminar, a course designed to help physicians with the
transition process. Dr. McLaughlin started and is chief scientific
officer of Peleton Advantage, a highly successful medical
communications company.
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.
Some physicians leave clinical practice to go into public service as
well.
John
Howard, MD
became the Director of NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health).
The 2008 SEAK Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians
conference (October 4-5, 2008 on Cape Cod, MA) will feature 14 physicians who have made a
highly successful transition to non-clinical medicine.
This years conference will also offer intensive business training for
physicians in 4 one-day preconferences:
For additional information about the conference,
visit
www.seak.com or call
Steven Babitsky, Esq., SEAK President at (508) 548-9443.