Episode 117: The Evolving Physician Career: Rethinking the Traditional Path

Episode 117: The Evolving Physician Career: Rethinking the Traditional Path

From Stanford Medcast: Expert Voices in Medicine and Healthcare by Stanford University School of Medicine

April 7, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 119

About this episode

Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid discusses how physicians can rethink their traditional career paths to find greater fulfillment and flexibility.

Many physicians feel confined by traditional career path, but medicine is evolving, and so are the possibilities. Join Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid, pediatrician and founder of Doctoring Differently, as she shares how she reimagined her career to create greater flexibility, autonomy, and fulfillment. Through her journey across diverse roles, from telemedicine to advisory work, Dr. Lawrence-Reid offers a fresh perspective on practicing medicine in a way that aligns with your values, reduces burnout, and opens new avenues for impact and income. Read Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jfb7b4incn2u4p2k/medcast_episode117.pdf CME Information: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/medcastepisode117 Claim CE: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/Form.aspx?FormID=3858

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid

Topics covered

  • physician career
  • flexibility in medicine
  • burnout reduction
  • telemedicine
  • career reimagining

Keywords

  • physician career
  • telemedicine
  • burnout
  • flexibility
  • autonomy
  • healthcare impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Doctoring Differently, Stanford University School of Medicine

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