We hear this question a great deal. It’s logical to wonder why doctors need help with career planning when the subject receives so little attention in the undergraduate medical curriculum. And the situation is much the same once you graduate. Yet our work matters greatly, integral as it is to our personal identities. Whilst many doctors do find a path that suits them well, others experience significant uncertainty about which career might suit them best.
by Dr Paula Heister
Doctors often want some additional support to explore their career options. But what does good career support actually look like?
We base our practice on the best available evidence. As a doctor, you know how important evidence-based care is for your patients. So why would you accept less when it comes to receiving career support? Our structured approach helps you break down the career planning process into logical steps: exploring your needs, interests, and abilities, and then, matching your personal profile to the various available options.
It’s complicated, of course, because the world of work doesn’t stand still. It’s hard to predict exactly what a given specialty will look like in the future. But that doesn’t mean you can’t research early pointers as to how a specialism may evolve. You could learn to be light-footed, so that when opportunities arise, you get to hear about them and decide whether or not there’s a good fit.
For a confidential, no-obligation conversation about your career needs, please do not hesitate to get in touch.