I am excited to introduce Dr. Luissa Kiprono, DO, MBS, MBA, FACOG, as my guest. Luissa is the CEO and Founder of TeleMed MFM and its parent company, World Gateway Perinatal Consultants. She has been specializing in telehealth and telemedicine

43: Physician Leadership in a Complex System with Dr. Matt Denenberg

Jan 5th, 2023 45m 45s

My guest, Matt Denenberg, MD, MHA, MA, MS-HQS, CPE, is a dual board-certified physician in both Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics. Matt has held many physician leadership roles in healthcare organizations. He recently transitioned into the role

42: Creating Businesses That Change Healthcare with Setup G. Patel, MD, MBA

Dec 22nd, 2022 39m 41s

Today my guest is Setul G. Patel, MD, MBA, a physician colleague of mine. He is an emergency medicine physician who has founded or co-founded many businesses. Setul has a passion for people and to improve healthcare for those in the U.S. and ac

41: Cultivating Physician Leadership Skills with Dr. Karen J. Nichols

Dec 8th, 2022 54m 37s

My guest, Karen J. Nichols, DO, has held many leadership roles during her career and is a sought-after speaker, coach, and mentor. She shares her wisdom regarding physician leadership in her journey. >>>CLICK HERE TO GET THE TOP 10 LEADERSHIP S

40: 7 Ways a Mastermind Group Can Advance your Career

Nov 23rd, 2022 16m 16s

In this episode, I discuss the seven ways joining a mastermind group can advance your career. I address how to join or form a mastermind based on the process and area of focus. >>>CLICK HERE TO GET THE TOP 10 LEADERSHIP SKILLS NEEDED TO GO BEYO

39: From MD to Entrepreneur

Nov 10th, 2022 36m 30s

Today my guest is Pranay Parikh, MD, a full-time physician, Co-Founder and President of Ascent Equity Group, online course creator, and host of the From MD to Entrepreneur Podcast. He shares how he practices medicine on his own terms and helps

38: How to Leverage Your MBA

Oct 27th, 2022 1h

This episode is from a lecture I provided in June of 2022 for the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA Program (PEMBA). I completed the PEMBA program in 2008. I was invited back this year to discuss how to leverage an MBA in order to

37: Leading Change in Your Healthcare Organization

Oct 13th, 2022 22m

I’m addressing the topic of leading change in healthcare organizations. We will be discussing organizational change, the different types and causes of organizational change, and the role of a physician leader in change. In addition, we will rev

36: Clinical Leadership in Healthcare Informatics

Sep 8th, 2022 45m 3s

Today my guest is Mike Kramer, MD, MBA, a former boss and colleague of mine. He is a clinically trained health system leader with a background in IT, quality, and clinical change. He also has a track record of driving high quality system wide d

35: The Value of Coaching for Physicians

Aug 25th, 2022 18m 40s

I’m addressing the different types of coaching and how to determine which one may be right for you. I also discuss the return on investment (ROI) for coaching and the value that many of us receive from coaching. >>>CLICK HERE TO GET THE TOP 10

34: From Physician Burnout to Serenity

Aug 11th, 2022 44m 19s

Today my guest is Dr. Serene Shereef, trauma acute care surgeon, mom, and a life by design transformational coach who helps high performing women struggling with burnout and overwhelm. Serene shares how she developed her mindfulness and product

33: The Role of a Chief Quality Officer

Jun 30th, 2022 18m 14s

I’m addressing the topic of a Chief Quality Officer (CQO) role in healthcare organizations. We will be discussing common prerequisites and skills and interests that would make you well suited. In addition, there is training that you may conside

32: Physician Marriage Coaching Experts

Jun 16th, 2022 55m 34s

My guests are Dr. George “Jeep” and Vanessa Naum, MBA. George is a family physician by background. Vanessa has a background in business and for years, managed and ran George’s practice. They have been involved in marriage coaching for a number

31: Interim Physician Executive Roles with Wael Khouli

Jun 2nd, 2022 36m 57s

My guest, Wael Khouli, MD, MBA, is the Interim Physician Executive for the Benefis Health System with the Greeley Company. Wael has provided physician leadership in many healthcare organizations and has a passion for underserved populations and

30: How to Develop a Growth Mindset

May 19th, 2022 21m 6s

In this episode, I discuss the origins of the mindset theory including the basic tenets and opposition to the theory. I share how you can develop a growth mindset whether you’re in a clinical role or as you transition into a non-clinical role.

29: Quality and Safety Healthcare Leadership

May 5th, 2022 47m 47s

Today my guest is Dr. Sunil Eappen, the Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Massachusetts. Dr. Eappen is an obstetrical anesthesiologist by background and has served in numer

28: A Career As A Medical Malpractice Coach

Apr 21st, 2022 41m

My guest, Laura Fortner, MD, is a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Laura’s life changed with her involvement in a medical malpractice suit. A Certified Life Coach helped Laura to heal from this experience. This propelled her in a new di

27: Create Multiple Income Streams with Dr. Ronnie Shalev

Apr 7th, 2022 45m 25s

My guest, Ronnie Shalev MD, BCMAS, shares her transition and transformation from her clinical roles into her current non-clinical activities. Ronnie has created a role for herself in a company that is not a healthcare provider, but provides ser

26: Effective Decision Making

Mar 24th, 2022 20m 34s

In this episode, I review the process and tools that you can use to make effective decisions. I provide examples of using a decision making process when you’re considering transitioning from clinical medicine at the bedside to a non-clinical ro

25: From Hospitalist to Physician Leader with Dr. Leslie Jurecko

Mar 10th, 2022 41m 19s

My guest, Leslie Jurecko MD, MBA, shares her journey from pediatric hospitalist to safety and quality champion at one of the most recognized healthcare organizations in the country. Discover how she began incorporating her passion for quality a

24: Coaching Physicians Through Career Transitions

Feb 24th, 2022 42m 21s

In this episode, I am joined by physician leaders, Tom Davis, MD, FAAFP and John Jurica, MD, MPH, CPE, FAAPL. We discuss how they created the NewScript community for physicians to help each other learn, grow, and make desired career transitions

Strategic Physician Leadership in Healthcare

Feb 10th, 2022 59m 8s

I am pleased to welcome back Dr. Doug Apple to the podcast. Since my past interviews with Doug, he has left the health care organization that he grew up in. In this episode, we discuss Doug’s current role as Chief Clinical Officer for Ascension

22: Tips for Physicians Preparing for a Job Interview

Jan 27th, 2022 28m 9s

How to prepare for an interview is an important topic when you’re a physician transitioning from one role into another. In this episode, I offer tips on how to prepare for the different types of interviews, what to expect, and how to have a suc

21: Transitioning to a Non-clinical Career with Dike Drummond, MD

Jan 13th, 2022 18m 28s

I’m welcoming back Dike Drummond, MD. He was my guest in episode 17, Stop Physician Burnout. In this episode, we discuss the best way for physicians to transition from a clinical practice to an entrepreneurial non-clinical role. We also discuss

20: A Career in Medical Writing

Dec 30th, 2021 23m 10s

A career in medical writing can be appealing to physicians, especially those with a passion for writing. In this episode, I discuss the different opportunities available, the scope of work, and the necessary skills to excel. >>>CLICK HERE TO GE