Physician Career Resources

Curated articles, books & podcasts, and peer connections to help you grow.

Leadership

Voices of Physicians
Books & Podcasts
  • Dare to Lead
    by Brené Brown – Podcast: Lead From Within
  • Leaders Eat Last
    by Simon Sinek – Podcast: Optimism Factory
  • The Innovator's Prescription
    by Clayton M. Christensen, Jerome H. Grossman, Jason Hwang, MD
  • Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science
    by Atul Gawande, MD
  • The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership
    by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, Kaley Klemp
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Selected peer mentors & coaches

Looking to elevate your leadership game? Be paired with a physician leader for tailored advice.

  • Bob Carr, MD MPH FACPM
    CMO at Kumanu; Certified Executive Coach
  • Sumeet Batra, MD
    Corporate Occupational Medicine Leader
  • Samuel Dyer, MD, PhD
    Physician, Scientist, and an MSL expert
  • Marlon Tingzon, DO, MPH, MBA
    Physician Leader at Google Cloud
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Career Transitions

Voices of Physicians
Books & Podcasts
  • What Color Is Your Parachute?
    by Richard N. Bolles
  • Designing Your Life
    by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
  • When Breath Becomes Air
    by Paul Kalanithi, MD
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Selected peer mentors & coaches

Contemplating a big career move? Chat with peers who have successfully transitioned.

  • Michelle Bailey, MD
    Career Transitions to Non-Clinical Roles; Pharma
  • Vidya Kollu, MD
    IMG Coaching; Physician Entrepreneur
  • Krystal Lin, MD
    Physician Executive, Workers' Comp Insurance
  • Marlon Tingzon, DO, MPH, MBA
    Physician Leader at Google Cloud
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Non-clinical Careers

Voices of Physicians
Books & Podcasts
  • Pivot
    by Adam Markel – Podcast: Pivot by Jenny Blake
  • So Good They Can't Ignore You
    by Cal Newport – Podcast: Deep Questions
  • An American Sickness
    by Elisabeth Rosenthal
  • The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide
    by Samuel Dyer, MD, PhD
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Selected peer mentors & coaches

Exploring roles beyond clinical practice? Get insights from physicians in diverse fields.

  • Michelle Bailey, MD
    Career Transitions to Non-Clinical Roles; Pharma
  • Sumeet Batra, MD
    Corporate Occupational Medicine Leader
  • Krystal Lin, MD
    Physician Executive, Workers' Comp Insurance
  • Samuel Dyer, MD, PhD
    Physician, Scientist, and an MSL expert
  • Marlon Tingzon, DO, MPH, MBA
    Physician Leader at Google Cloud
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Interviewing & Negotiations

Voices of Physicians
Books & Podcasts
  • Never Split the Difference
    by Chris Voss – Podcast: The Black Swan
  • Crucial Conversations
    by Kerry Patterson et al. – Podcast: HBR Ideacast
  • Getting to Yes
    by Roger Fisher & William Ury – Podcast: Negotiations Ninja
  • Getting (More of) What You Want
    by Margaret A. Neale & Thomas Z. Lys
  • Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance
    by Atul Gawande, MD
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Selected peer mentors & coaches

Need to refine your interview skills or negotiation tactics? Learn from experts who've been in your shoes.

  • Margaret Neale, Ph.D.
    Former Stanford Business School Professor; Negotiation Expert
  • Andrew Call
    Certified Executive Coach; Married to a Neurologist
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Coaching & Self-Care

Voices of Physicians
Books & Podcasts
  • Mindful Medicine
    by Jan Chozen Bays
  • Atomic Habits
    by James Clear – Podcast: The Atomic Habits
  • The Burnout Cure
    by Jonathan Malesic – Podcast: Self-Care Club
  • Self-Compassion
    by Kristin Neff – Podcast: The Self-Compassion Podcast
  • Essentialism
    by Greg McKeown – Podcast: Essentialism Podcast
  • Do No Harm
    by Henry Marsh, MD
  • Spicebox Kitchen
    by Linda Shiue, MD
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Selected peer mentors & coaches

Looking for emotional support or guidance? Connect with colleagues committed to your well-being.

  • Jessie Mahoney, MD
    Certified Physician Coach; Physician Entrepreneur; Business Owner
  • Andrew Call
    Certified Executive Coach; Married to a Neurologist
  • Michelle Bailey, MD
    Career Transitions to Non-Clinical Roles; Pharma
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