Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians

October 6-7, 2007
Falmouth, MA

Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort

Click here for the 2008 program

Executive Summary

Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians

If you are a physician who is considering a non-clinical career, this is the conference for you. 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 four preconferences so that attendees can obtain further detailed and specific information on topics of interest.

Preconferences:

Getting Yourself Market Ready, Thursday, October 4, 2007

Negotiating Skills for Physicians, Thursday, October 4, 2007

How to Find and Land High Paying Non-Clinical Jobs, Friday, October 5, 2007

Starting and Building a Non-Clinical Business, Friday, October 5, 2007

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.

Here's what past attendees say about SEAK's Non-Clinical Careers Program:

“I was inspired and empowered”
“I have new info which I can use to my advantage”
“Very informative”
“All speakers were excellent and all approachable”
“Excellent and informative”
“This seminar has changed my life – thank you!”
“Excellent, high quality information”
“Would definitely recommend course to colleagues”
“Eye opening”
“Wonderful and sincere understanding of physician needs. Kudos!
“Well planned. Genuine” Thanks!”
“Very comprehensive”
“Superb” have a great team”

Tuition

Tuition for the non-clinical careers main conference is $1195. This includes breakfast, lunch and breaks each day, a detailed course book, all main conference sessions, a networking reception, and a unique learning and networking opportunity. Tuition for each preconference is $495 and this includes a valuable seminar reference manual, continental breakfast and lunch with faculty, coffee breaks, and a dynamic learning experience.

Click here for registration information.

Non-Clinical Careers Schedule

Saturday, October 6, 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007

Saturday, October 6, 2007

7:45-8:45Continental Breakfast

8:45-9:45Predictable Hours, Less Stress & Better Pay Michael J. McLaughlin, MD

9:45-10:45Branding Your Resume: Putting Yourself in the Drivers Seat
Deborah Wile Dib, CPBS, CCMC, CCM, NCRW, CPRW, CEIP, JCTC

10:45-11:00BREAK AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY

11:00-12:00Climbing the Corporate Ladder
Patrick J. Beecher, MD, MPH, MBA

12:00-1:00NETWORKING LUNCH PROVIDED WITH FACULTY

1:00-2:00Breakout Session Choose One:

Careers in the Disability Insurance Field for Physicians
Constantine (Dean) Gean, MD, MBA, FACOEM, VP/CVM, CMO

Opportunities in Medical Informatics for Healthcare Professionals
Douglas Pousma, MD, MBA

2:00-2:10BREAK AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY

2:10-3:10Breakout Session Choose One:

Physician Inventions: Achieving Success and Making a Difference
Larry J. Miller, MD

Medical Legal Opportunities for Physicians
Charles N. Brooks, MD

3:10-3:20BREAK AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY

3:20-4:20Breakout Session Choose One:

Careers In Medical Communications for Physicians
Michael J. McLaughlin, MD

Interviewing: Using the Web to Wow the Interviewer and Win the Job
Kirsten Dixson, CPBS, JCTC, CEIP

4:20-6:00NETWORKING RECEPTION WITH FACULTY

Sunday, October 7, 2007

7:00-8:00Continental Breakfast

8:00-9:00The Keys to Making Your Dream a Reality-A Plan and A Will: Careers in the Media
Deanna Lites, DPM

9:00-10:00Rock Your Network® to Your Next Career
Wendy J. Terwelp, Career Coach

10:00-10:15BREAK & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY

10:15-11:15Physicians Transitioning to Non-Clinical Careers: What and How to do it
Michael J. Klepper, MD

11:15-12:15Non-Clinical Careers For Physicians In Pharma, Medical Devices And Biotech
Charles S. Carignan, MD

12:15-1:15LUNCH PROVIDED WITH FACULTY

1:15-2:15Breakout Sessions: Choose One:

Opportunities Working for the Government
John Howard, MD

Launching, Nurturing and Growing a Non-Clinical Business
Kenneth M. Lankin, MD, MBA, MPH

2:15-2:25BREAK AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY

2:25-3:25Breakout Sessions: Choose One:

Opportunities in Medical Administration
Rita Meek, MD, MSOD

How to Start and Nurture a Blue Chip Consulting Practice
Sidney N. Kahn, MD, PhD

3:25-3:35BREAK AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY

3:35-4:35Breakout Sessions: Choose One:

Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians in Managed Care
Marc M. Edelstein, MD, PhD, FAAP

The Physicians Survival Guide to Transitioning Out of Clinical Medicine
Michelle Mudge-Riley, DO

Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians