Voices of Physicians
Real stories from physicians who've made bold career moves and transformed their professional lives
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.
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.
Book Review: 50 Nonclinical Careers for Physicians by Dr. Sylvie Stacy
This guide reveals diverse nonclinical careers for physicians, debunking common myths and misconceptions. It highlights overlooked job titles and practical advice, making it a must-read for doctors exploring new paths.
How to Land Your First Medical Science Liaison Role — An Interview with the Expert Who Wrote the Book
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role offers physicians a rewarding non-clinical path focused on scientific exchange. Dr. Samuel Dyer, CEO of the MSL Society, shares practical advice and industry insights from his 24+ year career and his book, Th...
Occupational Medicine: An Ideal Fit for Physician Leaders
Physicians are natural leaders because of the values instilled during our training and our experience leading clinical care teams. We’re skilled at synthesizing complex data and making sound decisions in the face of ambiguity and conflict.
Addiction Medicine, Nontraditional Careers, and the Case for Physician Leadership
Dr. Sylvie Stacy is the author of two go-to resources for physicians exploring paths beyond traditional clinical roles—and we had the privilege of interviewing her.
My Journey from the Clinic to the Kitchen
Dr. Linda Shiue transformed her medical career by pioneering culinary medicine, leading with passion to create patient-centered programs, influence medical education, and inspire healthier lives through the power of food.
