Voices of Physicians
Real stories from physicians who've made bold career moves and transformed their professional lives
From the Clinic to Diagnostics
After leaving clinical practice in Sydney for the US healthcare industry — including a 40% pay cut — this physician worked his way through diagnostics and business development before founding Calaris Diagnostics, a company building the first saliv...
Medical Writing for Physicians
Medical writing offers physicians a flexible nonclinical career path that spans everything from regulatory documents to health communications — and you don't need to start from scratch to break in. Dr. Mandy Armitage walks us through what the work...
From Internal Medicine to Global Drug Safety Leadership
This interview explores the transition from clinical practice to drug safety in pharma, highlighting how networking, adaptability, and a willingness to learn are essential for physicians breaking into industry. Key takeaways include the importance...
From Clinical Practice to Women's Health MSL: How One Lunch Meeting Changed My Career Path
A single lunch in 2012 transformed the author’s career five years later—not because of luck, but because she consistently built genuine relationships long before she needed them. The skills that made her an effective clinician—curiosity, communica...
Private Practice Isn’t Dead — We Just Stopped Believing We Could Do It
A solo pediatrician defied odds, proving private practice can thrive with creativity and boldness. Independent care offers autonomy and new income models beyond hospital systems.
Leading Beyond the Scalpel: How One Orthopedic Surgeon Transitioned into Health Tech Leadership
Dr. Schwartz, a former orthopedic surgeon, shares his journey from the operating room to the executive suite as SVP of Care Services and Strategy at Commons Clinic. In this conversation, he reflects on building a nonclinical career through network...
Stepping off the clinical track to work in digital health
A physician shares a journey of choosing digital health over residency, blending medicine with tech startups. The story highlights career pivots, growth in clinical informatics, and leadership in health tech product development.
Handshake vs Mercor: My Experience With AI Training Platforms
Handshake offers a streamlined, human-centered talent marketplace with quick onboarding and physician-led support. It contrasts AI-heavy platforms by emphasizing trust, simplicity, and structured training for project work.
AI as a Toy or a Tool? - Reflections from Inside AI Evaluation Work at Mercor
AI model training reveals surprising unpredictability and demands rigorous, critical review to improve. Mercor's rapid growth highlights AI's transformative role in medicine, creating new opportunities without replacing physicians.
Break Into The Board Room: Navigating the Uncomfortable Path to Your Next Career
Physicians must embrace being bad at new skills to grow beyond medicine’s perfectionism. Climbing "Cringe Mountain" leads to success through failure and persistence.
How to Break into Pharma: Roles, Myths, and a Step-by-Step Roadmap for Clinicians
Demis N. Lipe, MD, MS—senior medical director, U.S. Army veteran, and board-certified Emergency Medicine physician—shares how physicians can transition from clinical practice to pharma. Drawing on her leadership experience, including as Head of Me...
The Independent Medical Examination (IME)
This article provides physicians with an introduction to Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), explaining their purpose, how they differ from standard medical consultations, and their importance in legal and insurance settings. Written by Dr. S...
The Mindset Shift Every Physician Needs Before Setting Med-Legal Rates
Physicians in med-legal consulting must shift from clinical care to strategic advisory roles, valuing judgment over time. Their expert opinions guide high-stakes legal decisions, justifying fees far above typical clinical rates.
Doctors in Network: Building Flexible, Sustainable Careers for Surgeons
Doctors in Network empowers surgeons with flexible, AI-driven work models to reduce burnout and enhance care. Physician founders should leverage domain expertise, simplify storytelling, and embrace uncertainty to innovate healthcare.
Finding Purpose in Physician Leadership: My Journey from the Clinic to Curai Health
A physician's journey shows how leadership and AI can transform healthcare access and equity. Embracing leadership skills empowers clinicians to innovate beyond the exam room.
What Makes a Great Physician Leader? Dr. Acey Albert Weighs In
Physician leaders must balance organizational goals with patient care advocacy to drive real impact. Success hinges on empowering local leaders, embracing systemic change, and learning from failure.
My Experience Working with Mercor Intelligence Training AI Models
Physicians collaborate on AI prompts to enhance clinical nuance in models. The project is engaging, supportive, and requires no AI background.
You Don’t Go to Medical School Thinking You’d Be Working at Google
Physicians are bridging medicine and tech, shaping AI-driven healthcare at companies like Google. This shift redefines care beyond hospitals, blending clinical insight with innovation.
My AI Interview Experience for Mercor’s Medical Role (Updated on 7/5/2025)
Mercor uses AI to streamline expert recruiting with innovative, domain-specific interviews. Candidates should prepare LLM examples in their specialty for best results.
Effective leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about impact.
Great healthcare leadership requires more than clinical training—it demands adaptability, collaboration, and vision. Both clinicians and non-clinicians can drive change by focusing on impact, not just credentials.
