Physician NonClinical Careers with John Jurica

Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs. =============== The American Association for Physician Leadership played a direct role in John's own path to becoming a chief medical officer. So who better to dedicate a full episode to than the organization's President and CEO, Dr. Peter Angood. In this throwback from 2022, they get into what AAPL actually is and what it offers. Why Dr. Angood believes physician leadership isn't a title reserved for a few, it's a responsibility that extends across the entire profession. Dr. Angood covers the full scope of the organization: 85+ courses, a Certified Physician Executive credential, seven master's degree programs through five university partnerships, and 350–400 institutional programs annually. He also tackles physician burnout from a systems perspective. Arguing that telling already-resilient physicians to be more resilient simply misses the point entirely. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/build-leadership-skills/.

Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs. =============== Dr. Kara Pepper left a 70-physician multi-specialty practice in 2022, facing burnout, a non-compete, and a very clear picture of what she wanted her days to look like. What she built is a 150-square-foot, cash-pay, hybrid telemedicine practice that now spans 17 states, runs with a lean virtual team, and sees patients from 9 to 4 with no after-hours calls. She calls it a micropractice, and it's exactly what it sounds like. John and Kara get into the full story: navigating a non-compete that almost blocked her from seeing patients in her own city, building a referral network from scratch without paid advertising, and niching into eating disorders for much of her practice. She and her partner are still the only physicians doing that work in a city of six and a half million. Based on her success, she now offers her Micropractice Mastermind in which she helps physicians develop and nurture their own fulfilling and lucrative practice. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/thrive-in-a-micropractice/

Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs. =============== John picks up where he left off, getting into the mechanics of actually building an expert witness consulting practice, from handling the psychological weight of depositions to setting your fees, structuring your LLC, and finding your first cases. No hypotheticals. John gets into the actual mechanics, what to charge, how to find cases, and how to build this into something that runs like a real business He walks through the full breakdown of what the work actually looks like day-to-day: why 80–90% of your time will be in record review, when depositions and trial testimony actually come into play, and how to position yourself so attorneys keep calling you back. He also covers the resources, directories, and training programs that accelerate the process, so you're not starting from zero. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/guide-to-expert-witness-consulting-part-2/

Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs. =============== Physician entrepreneur Dr. Una lays out a mindset-and-systems roadmap for building a profitable business and practicing medicine on your own terms. In this summit presentation, she challenges the "one-trick pony" identity many physicians carry after training and makes the case that entrepreneurship is a legitimate path to autonomy, reduced burnout, and long-term optionality, if you're willing to learn the skills medicine didn't teach. She shares her own pivot from running a thriving private practice to building a larger business ecosystem through speaking, coaching, and education, then breaks down the habits of high-performing entrepreneurs. Two themes anchor the talk: making the transition from "physician" to "physician-entrepreneur" (marketing, selling, leadership, cash flow), and building a business as an asset so it can function without you and eventually be transferable, sellable, or simply give you freedom. de at nonclinicalphysicians.com/build-a-profitable-practice/

If you're a physician with at least 5 years of experience looking for a flexible, non-clinical, part-time medical-legal consulting role… ...Dr. Armin Feldman's Medical Legal Coaching program will guarantee to add $100K in additional income within 12 months without doing any expert witness work. Any doctor in any specialty can do this work. And if you don't reach that number, he'll work with you for free until you do, guaranteed. How can he make such a bold claim? It's simple, he gets results… Dr. David exceeded his clinical income without sacrificing time in his full-time position. Dr. Anke retired from her practice while generating the same monthly consulting income. And Dr. Elliott added meaningful consulting work without lowering his clinical income or job satisfaction. So, if you're a physician with 5+ years of experience and you want to find out exactly how to add $100K in additional consulting income in just 12 months, go to arminfeldman.com. =============== Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs. =============== Physician and public health professional Dr. Maria Abunto shares a clear, practical roadmap for breaking into your first Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role, whether you completed residency or took a different path into medicine. In this summit lecture, she explains what MSLs actually do inside medical affairs, why the role exists, and why it's often described as a "communication role through science" built around peer-to-peer scientific exchange with key opinion leaders (KOLs). She then focuses on how to get hired: choosing a therapeutic area, "match, match, match" targeting roles and companies, building a LinkedIn presence, networking with intention, and tailoring one CV per application. Dr. Abunto also covers compensation ranges, common pros/cons (travel, metrics, compliance), and how MSL Society training and other resources can shorten the learning curve and help you stand out in a competitive field. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/exciting-first-msl-job/

If you're a physician with at least 5 years of experience looking for a flexible, non-clinical, part-time medical-legal consulting role… ...Dr. Armin Feldman's Medical Legal Coaching program will guarantee to add $100K in additional income within 12 months without doing any expert witness work. Any doctor in any specialty can do this work. And if you don't reach that number, he'll work with you for free until you do, guaranteed. How can he make such a bold claim? It's simple, he gets results… Dr. David exceeded his clinical income without sacrificing time in his full-time position. Dr. Anke retired from her practice while generating the same monthly consulting income. And Dr. Elliott added meaningful consulting work without lowering his clinical income or job satisfaction. So, if you're a physician with 5+ years of experience and you want to find out exactly how to add $100K in additional consulting income in just 12 months, go to arminfeldman.com. =============== Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs. =============== Neurologist and medical journalist Dr. Andrew Wilner shares a practical, experience-based guide to locum tenens work, based on decades of practice and long-term assignments. In this summit lecture, he explains why locums can be a powerful tool for flexibility and career control, whether you're early in practice, transitioning, or looking for a different rhythm without leaving clinical medicine. He breaks down the realities physicians often overlook until they live them: unpaid travel time, how to think about compensation beyond the daily rate, and the logistical and tax details that come with multi-state work. He also references his book on locum tenens, "The Locum Life", as a deeper resource for physicians considering this path, and answers common questions about housing, travel strategy, and walking into unfamiliar settings with confidence. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/make-the-locum-life-better/

If you're a physician with at least 5 years of experience looking for a flexible, non-clinical, part-time medical-legal consulting role… ...Dr. Armin Feldman's Medical Legal Coaching program will guarantee to add $100K in additional income within 12 months without doing any expert witness work. Any doctor in any specialty can do this work. And if you don't reach that number, he'll work with you for free until you do, guaranteed. How can he make such a bold claim? It's simple, he gets results… Dr. David exceeded his clinical income without sacrificing time in his full-time position. Dr. Anke retired from her practice while generating the same monthly consulting income. And Dr. Elliott added meaningful consulting work without lowering his clinical income or job satisfaction. So, if you're a physician with 5+ years of experience and you want to find out exactly how to add $100K in additional consulting income in just 12 months, go to arminfeldman.com. =============== Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs. =============== Regulatory medical writer Dr. Keagen Hadley explains how a pre-med background, clinical research work at a small CRO, and graduate training in occupational therapy led him into a fully remote, high-earning career writing core documents for pharma and biotech. He describes how he first discovered regulatory writing, why it felt like the right balance of science, impact, and flexibility, and how that path allowed him to work, study, and eventually step away from traditional clinical roles. He then outlines what regulatory writers actually do: drafting protocols, investigator brochures, and clinical study reports. And why the work is a strong fit for clinicians who enjoy clear, technical writing and are willing to learn the drug-development process. Along the way, he talks about salary expectations, personality traits that help (discipline, proactivity, comfort with timelines), and the practical steps clinicians can take to move into the field and eventually build their own regulatory writing business. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/regulatory-medical-writing/

If you're a physician with at least 5 years of experience looking for a flexible, non-clinical, part-time medical-legal consulting role… ...Dr. Armin Feldman's Medical Legal Coaching program will guarantee to add $100K in additional income within 12 months without doing any expert witness work. Any doctor in any specialty can do this work. And if you don't reach that number, he'll work with you for free until you do, guaranteed. How can he make such a bold claim? It's simple, he gets results… Dr. David exceeded his clinical income without sacrificing time in his full-time position. Dr. Anke retired from her practice while generating the same monthly consulting income. And Dr. Elliott added meaningful consulting work without lowering his clinical income or job satisfaction. So, if you're a physician with 5+ years of experience and you want to find out exactly how to add $100K in additional consulting income in just 12 months, go to arminfeldman.com. =============== Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs. =============== Emergency physician–turned–medspa owner Dr. Lisa Jenks explains how she went from the ER to founding Genesis Med Spa in 2007, growing it from four treatment rooms to a highly profitable practice that a private equity group ultimately acquired. Drawing on 17 years of ownership, she walks through what she would do differently if she were starting again today and why careful planning at the beginning determines whether a medspa becomes a sellable asset later. She focuses on practical decisions that matter most: negotiating the lease and build-out, choosing services that don't require expensive devices, hiring lean part-time staff, defining a clear niche, and thinking like a small-business owner rather than just a clinician. From there, she moves into strategies for growth and profitability, including high-ROI services, KPI tracking, inventory control, staff involvement in cost savings, and preparing systems and numbers that make your medspa attractive to future buyers. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/start-a-medspa/

If you're a physician with at least 5 years of experience looking for a flexible, non-clinical, part-time medical-legal consulting role… ...Dr. Armin Feldman's Medical Legal Coaching program will guarantee to add $100K in additional income within 12 months without doing any expert witness work. Any doctor in any specialty can do this work. And if you don't reach that number, he'll work with you for free until you do, guaranteed. How can he make such a bold claim? It's simple, he gets results… Dr. David exceeded his clinical income without sacrificing time in his full-time position. Dr. Anke retired from her practice while generating the same monthly consulting income. And Dr. Elliott added meaningful consulting work without lowering his clinical income or job satisfaction. So, if you're a physician with 5+ years of experience and you want to find out exactly how to add $100K in additional consulting income in just 12 months, go to arminfeldman.com. =============== Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs. =============== Preventive and lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Shelly Bhowmik shares how early exposure to public health, personal loss, and feeling out of place in traditional training led her toward a career that blends clinical care with population health. In this classic replay, she explains what preventive medicine residency and practicum experiences look like, how the specialty positions physicians to work on systems, policy, and wellbeing, and why it can be a good fit for those who are less drawn to high-intensity, visit-based clinical work. She also talks candidly about her own severe burnout, the tools that helped her recover, and the "ReST" framework—Revive, Strive, Thrive—that she now uses to guide her work with both individuals and organizations. Along the way, she offers practical ideas for recognizing burnout earlier, using mindset as part of the treatment plan, and creating psychologically safer, more sustainable workplaces. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/preventive-and-lifestyle-medicine/

If you're a physician with at least 5 years of experience looking for a flexible, non-clinical, part-time medical-legal consulting role… ...Dr. Armin Feldman's Medical Legal Coaching program will guarantee to add $100K in additional income within 12 months without doing any expert witness work. Any doctor in any specialty can do this work. And if you don't reach that number, he'll work with you for free until you do, guaranteed. How can he make such a bold claim? It's simple, he gets results… Dr. David exceeded his clinical income without sacrificing time in his full-time position. Dr. Anke retired from her practice while generating the same monthly consulting income. And Dr. Elliott added meaningful consulting work without lowering his clinical income or job satisfaction. So, if you're a physician with 5+ years of experience and you want to find out exactly how to add $100K in additional consulting income in just 12 months, go to arminfeldman.com. =============== Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs. =============== Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Nerissa Kreher shares how she moved from clinical research and fellowship training into the biopharma industry, ultimately serving as chief medical officer at multiple companies and founding Pharma Industry MD Coach. With more than 17 years in biotech and pharma, she now combines executive experience with coaching to help physicians understand what industry careers really look like and how to position themselves for those roles. In this presentation, she compares clinical practice with biopharma work, describes what day-to-day life is like on cross-functional teams, and breaks down the main entry points for physicians—clinical development, pharmacovigilance/drug safety, and medical affairs. She also explains which skills transfer well from clinical medicine, how to think about personality fit, and why learning to balance confidence with humility is crucial when interviewing for industry roles. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/biopharma-industry/

If you're a physician with at least 5 years of experience looking for a flexible, non-clinical, part-time medical-legal consulting role… ...Dr. Armin Feldman's Medical Legal Coaching program will guarantee to add $100K in additional income within 12 months without doing any expert witness work. Any doctor in any specialty can do this work. And if you don't reach that number, he'll work with you for free until you do, guaranteed. How can he make such a bold claim? It's simple, he gets results… Dr. David exceeded his clinical income without sacrificing time in his full-time position. Dr. Anke retired from her practice while generating the same monthly consulting income. And Dr. Elliott added meaningful consulting work without lowering his clinical income or job satisfaction. So, if you're a physician with 5+ years of experience and you want to find out exactly how to add $100K in additional consulting income in just 12 months, go to arminfeldman.com. =============== Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs. =============== Dr. Jonathan Vitale, a board-certified family physician and manager of utilization management physicians at a major health insurer, shares how he transitioned from concierge primary care in New York City to a fully remote career in UM. With a background in counseling and a long-standing interest in nontraditional careers, he now splits his time between reviewing medical necessity cases and coaching other physicians who want similar roles. He explains what utilization management actually is, the types of employers that hire UM physicians, and why many doctors are drawn to its predictable schedule, lower stress, and reduced malpractice exposure. Vitale also outlines realistic compensation ranges, the day-to-day workflow, and the steps needed to move from zero experience to a competitive applicant for full-time UM positions. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com//utilization-management-job/

If you're a physician with at least 5 years of experience looking for a flexible, non-clinical, part-time medical-legal consulting role… ...Dr. Armin Feldman's Medical Legal Coaching program will guarantee to add $100K in additional income within 12 months without doing any expert witness work. Any doctor in any specialty can do this work. And if you don't reach that number, he'll work with you for free until you do, guaranteed. How can he make such a bold claim? It's simple, he gets results… Dr. David exceeded his clinical income without sacrificing time in his full-time position. Dr. Anke retired from her practice while generating the same monthly consulting income. And Dr. Elliott added meaningful consulting work without lowering his clinical income or job satisfaction. So, if you're a physician with 5+ years of experience and you want to find out exactly how to add $100K in additional consulting income in just 12 months, go to arminfeldman.com. =============== This podcast is sponsored by the Physician Executive MBA Program at the University of Tennessee Knoxville's Haslam College of Business. Thinking about a nonclinical career path? In just one year, our physician-only MBA gives you the business and leadership skills to pivot, whether into administration, consulting, entrepreneurship, or beyond. Join a nationwide network of over 1,000 physician leaders. Learn more at nonclincicalphysicians.com/physicianmba. =============== Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs. =============== In this presentation, I share an updated list of seven fascinating and unexpected careers that physicians are quietly thriving in, far beyond traditional clinical roles. Drawing from past podcast interviews and my own experience as a CME surveyor, I highlight examples such as founding and leading professional associations, building online coaching and course businesses, part-time consulting, working as an independent disability insurance broker, serving as a chief medical officer for a Medicare administrative contractor, launching a health advocacy practice, and advising students as an academic consultant. For each role, I explain what the work looks like, how the physicians got started, why the positions appealed to them, and what kind of income, flexibility, and purpose they've found in these paths. If you are feeling stuck or restless in clinical practice will come away with concrete, real-world examples of careers that still use medical training but offer very different ways to earn a living and help others. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/unexpected-careers/

If you're a physician with at least 5 years of experience looking for a flexible, non-clinical, part-time medical-legal consulting role… ...Dr. Armin Feldman's Medical Legal Coaching program will guarantee to add $100K in additional income within 12 months without doing any expert witness work. Any doctor in any specialty can do this work. And if you don't reach that number, he'll work with you for free until you do, guaranteed. How can he make such a bold claim? It's simple, he gets results… Dr. David exceeded his clinical income without sacrificing time in his full-time position. Dr. Anke retired from her practice while generating the same monthly consulting income. And Dr. Elliott added meaningful consulting work without lowering his clinical income or job satisfaction. So, if you're a physician with 5+ years of experience and you want to find out exactly how to add $100K in additional consulting income in just 12 months, go to arminfeldman.com. =============== This podcast is sponsored by the Physician Executive MBA Program at the University of Tennessee Knoxville's Haslam College of Business. Thinking about a nonclinical career path? In just one year, our physician-only MBA gives you the business and leadership skills to pivot, whether into administration, consulting, entrepreneurship, or beyond. Join a nationwide network of over 1,000 physician leaders. Learn more at nonclincicalphysicians.com/physicianmba. =============== Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs. =============== Dr. Chirag Chaudhari, an emergency physician and director of quality and informatics, describes how a missed hospital leadership promotion prompted him to reassess his financial future and lean heavily into real estate investing. What began with buying model homes as rentals evolved into a long "real estate fellowship," masterminds, and eventually participation in more than 25 syndications across multifamily, storage, land, short-term rentals, and other asset classes. He explains how he now leads group investments for physicians and other professionals, performing in-depth due diligence, negotiating more favorable terms, and structuring deals that align with various goals, such as monthly cash flow, long-term upside, or active-income tax relief through energy syndications. Along the way, he shares how busy clinicians can step beyond "money jail" retirement accounts, diversify without becoming full-time landlords, and use education and mentorship to invest with more confidence. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/syndication-opportunities/