Voices of Physicians
Real stories from physicians who've made bold career moves and transformed their professional lives
AI Tutoring/Training for Physicians: Best Platforms, Pay Rates, and Real Doctor Experiences
AI tutoring lets physicians apply expert judgment to refine medical AI, with top platforms offering varied pay and roles. Success depends on choosing reputable companies valuing clinical expertise over volume.
Becoming an Entrepreneur as a Physician—One Intentional Step at a Time
Semi-RetiredMD began as a blog sharing real-world lessons from building financial freedom through real estate and evolved into a structured platform that helps physicians take confident, practical action. By combining a proven step-by-step process...
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...
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.
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...
Health Informatics, Explained
Health informatics and OEM together enable advanced workplace health risk management using AI-driven data insights. This synergy fosters predictive care, optimizing worker health and reducing costs across industries.
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.
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.
