The Career Rx Podcast for Doctors
Episodes
#136 - Do Those Publications Belong on Your Industry Resume?
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best way to include your publications on an industry resume? What if they make your resume too long? What if they aren’t clinical tr...
#135 - What Does it Really Mean to Tailor Your Resume for Each Job Application?
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard it before: tailor your resume for every job. But what does that really mean, and how do you actually do it? This episode breaks do...
#134 - When to Apply When You're Underqualified for a Job
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you hesitating to apply for a job because you don't meet all the qualifications? This episode focuses on a strategic approach to finding a j...
#133 - Working with Recruiters: Guest Brian Evans from Discovery Search
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how executive recruiters work? Or why some recruiters seem more invested in your job search than others? In this episode of ...
#132 - How to Explain Why You Left Your Job
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you unsure how to articulate your reasons for wanting a new job without sounding negative or unprofessional? Do you want to confidently explain si...
#131 - From NIH, CDC, FDA to Pharma: Physician Job Transitions
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a physician or scientist currently working in a government agency like the FDA, NIH, or CDC? Have you wondered if your unique skills and exper...
#130 - Red Flags on Your Resume - What to Avoid
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can I effectively highlight my transferable skills on my resume when I'm transitioning into a new career? What are some common resume mistake...
#129 What to Do After the Interview (Are They Ghosting You?)
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why does it sometimes take so long to hear back after an interview? How long is reasonable? What can you do if you feel like you're being ghoste...
#128: Utilization Management Careers: Guest Jonathan Vitale
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should you become a physician in utilization management? Wondering what “utilization management” is, and what a UM doctor does? A UM path can lead...
#127 - How to Get Helpful Feedback From a Job Interview
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you frustrated that you aren’t getting the job, despite getting interviews? Even more frustrated that you don’t get any helpful or actionable ...
#126 - Interview with an Industry CMO: Guest Nerissa Kreher
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you transition into the pharmaceutical or biotech industry right after fellowship or residency training? Aspiring to be a senior pharmaceutical le...
#125 - Should You Sign a Confidentiality Agreement for a Job Interview?
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been asked to sign a confidentiality or nondisclosure agreement (NDA) before a job interview, and wondered if you should be concerned? Is thi...
#124 - Five Ways to Ask About Workplace Culture in a Job Interview
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can you best understand company's true culture during a job interview, before you actually work there? Have you worried you’ll accept a rol...
#123 How to Give Difficult Feedback to Your Boss
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What strategies can be used to navigate a potentially difficult feedback conversation with your boss? How can you effectively communicate without risk...
#122 - Four Step Formula for Giving Difficult Feedback
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can organizations encourage open and constructive feedback between employees and managers? Are end-of-year reviews something you dread giving and ...
#121 - How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not sure how to optimize your LinkedIn profile? Is it worth it to optimize your LinkedIn profile? If you’re asking either of these two questions, p...
#120 - How to Find Out What People Really Think About You at Work
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what people really think about you at work? Are you sure you’re being perceived the way you intended to be?In this episode of The Career...
#119 - What's Your Personal Brand at Work (and Should You Change It)?
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do people say about you at work when you're not in the room? What are you known for? Your career opportunities and advancement likely depen...
#118 - Continuous Certification via the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS)
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should you maintain board certification if you switch to a nonclinical career? Are there more relevant or less burdensome alternatives to the requirem...
#117 - How to Find a Nonclinical Job in Your Specialty
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wonder how to find nonclinical jobs in your specialty, or does it seem like there aren’t any opportunities available to doctors like you? Trust me, ...
#116 - Answering Listener Questions
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've wondered where to find nonclinical physician jobs in the world of pharma, biotech, or medical device - you're in the right place. ...
#115 - Anesthesiologist to Undergrad Anatomy Professor - with Dr. Jennifer Wortendyke
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some of you knew as early as medical school or residency that clinical medicine wasn’t really the best for you. But everyone says, keep your head do...
#114 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Doctors with Expert Travis Hornsby
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are student loans preventing you from making the career moves you want, or are student loans preventing you from the work/life balance you deserve? St...
#113 - Should You Hire a Professional Resume Writer or Service?
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering whether to hire a professional resume writer or service? Will a resume service finally help you make that career transition and land the job...
#112 - How to Answer the Three Hardest Interview Questions
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unsure how to prepare for a nonclinical career interview? Many doctors don’t know what to expect from industry interviews. If you’re stressing abo...
#111 - Is LinkedIn Premium Worth It in 2023
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is Linkedin Premium really worth it in 2023? What does the paid version of LinkedIn do, and should you buy it? The short answer is maybe - because it ...
#110 - Careers in Drug Safety with Dr. Patrick Twomey
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is a drug safety physician? What are the pros and cons of a career in pharmacovigilance? Is it hard to land a job as a safety physician in pharma...
#108 - What You Need to Know About Why You Didn't Get the Job
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering why you didn’t get the job after a great interview? Are you totally unqualified, or applying for the wrong jobs? Listen to explore why t...
#109 - How to Get Paid for the Work You're Doing for Free
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are you currently being “voluntold” to do? Have you taken on task after task with zero compensation? This episode offers 4 ways to turn free ...
#107 - Leaving Clinical Medicine - What Does it Really Mean? With Dr. Debbie Bradley
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you “leave” clinical medicine, are you still a doctor? What does it mean to leave medicine, anyway? Fear and uncertainty, all wrapped up in ide...
#106 - How to Decline a Job Offer Without Burning Bridges
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering if it’s unprofessional to decline a job offer? Not sure how to decline a job offer politely? If you’ve found yourself with multiple job ...
#105 - Negotiation Strategies with Dr. Linda Street
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your negotiation strategy? Successful negotiation requires knowledge and skill. If you’re intimidated when it comes to negotiating a promot...
#104 - Getting a job in pharma without US license or clinical practice - with Dr. Rohan Sopariwala
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in pharmaceutical career options without a US license? Whether you’re an international medical graduate (IMG) or you have not completed U...
#103 - What If I Regret Leaving Medicine? Discussing the Downsides of Nonclinical Jobs for Doctors
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about leaving clinical medicine, but worried about downsides? If you’re wondering if you’ll regret leaving clinical medicine, listen to t...
#102 - Five Tips for Saving Time and Getting The Right Things Done
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants to save time, and everyone has too much to do! Are you looking for better ways to save time and get more done? I’ve found the secret ...
#101 - How to Choose the Right NonClinical Career with Dr. Chelsea Turgeon
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel trapped in your medical career? Worried that leaving clinical medicine is basically throwing your degree away? A mindset shift may be just...
#100 - Success Stories - 3 Physicians Land Pharma Jobs Without Prior Experience
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Still thinking you’ll never be able to land a nonclinical job? Ready to have the confidence to know you can, and you can even negotiate for a higher...
#99 - Real Estate Investing with Dr. Ronnie Shalev
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to move on from clinical medicine? Know you’re ready for a transition but not sure how to make it happen? Today’s guest might have the insp...
#98 - 10 Tips for Getting Lucky in Your Career
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can you create more luck in your career? Some people seem to really get lucky when it comes to opportunities and advancement. But today, we’ll talk ...
#97 - How to get CME Accreditation for Your Course with Dr. Jill Wener
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Physician entrepreneurs - if you’re considering offering CME credits for your courses, programs, or retreats, this episode is for you.In this episod...
#96 - How to Choose The Right Sponsor for Your Career
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have doubts about what it means to have a sponsor? Wondering how to go about getting the right sponsor? If you’re not getting the results you need...
#95 - Nonclinical Resumes and LinkedIn with Career Change Expert Dr. Heather Fork
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t take my word for it - the #1 most important thing to get right for any career pivot is your nonclinical resume and your LinkedIn profile. Dr. ...
#94 - How to Evaluate a New Job Offer
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Expecting to or just received a new job offer? Wondering what to look for, and why you should even if you know you can’t change anything?If you’re...
#93 - How to Leave Your Job
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering the best way to tell your boss you’re leaving? Need a plan for a smooth transition out of your current company?If you’re ready to check...
#92 - Meaningless Promotions - How to Know, and What to Do
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you might have been offered (or surprised with) a meaningless promotion?Are your responsibilities and title consistent with your compensa...
#91 - Physician Jobs in Pharma: Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Think you might be interested in a career in pharma, but not quite sure how doctors work for pharmaceutical companies? Listen to this episode to learn...
#90 - Physician Jobs in Pharma: Clinical Research and CROs
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Think you might be interested in a career in pharma, but not quite sure how doctors work for pharmaceutical companies? Listen to this episode to learn...
#89 - Physician Jobs in Pharma: Medical Affairs
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Think you might be interested in a career in pharma, but not quite sure how doctors work for pharmaceutical companies? Listen to this episode to learn...
#88 - What Physicians Do in Pharma: Drug Discovery and Development
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Think you might be interested in a career in pharma, but not quite sure how doctors work for pharmaceutical companies? Listen to this episode to learn...
#87 - How to Get Started Finding a Nonclinical Job in Pharma
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how to start looking for a nonclinical career? Many doctors are interested in pursuing nonclinical careers but literally don’t know how to...
#86 - Getting a Job in Pharma Without Prior Experience
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Discouraged because all of the job postings seem to require a few years of pharma experience? Wondering how you’re supposed to get a job to get expe...
#85 - The Business of Clinical Medicine with Dr. Una
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you settled for “not bad” on your career journey? We focus on nonclinical careers and leadership topics on this podcast, but today I have an ...
#84 - 3 Ways You Aren't Networking Today (But Should Be!)
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, you’ve heard the advice: ‘you have to network’. And yes, you’ve heard ‘who you know is more important than what you know’ when it co...
#83 - Never Give Your All and Quituitiveness
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Working hard without reward? Feeling like you’ve done your time, paid your dues, but still not getting the advancement or recognition you deserve? ...
#82 - Do I Need Additional Training to Get a Nonclinical Job?
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need to go back to school or seek out a new certification to land a non clinical physician job? Is an MBA required to become a physician leader...
#81 - Reasons You Don't Hear Back After Applying For a Job
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the reasons you haven’t heard back after applying for a job? If you’ve recently submitted a resume and are on the edge of your seat waiti...
#80 - Most Popular Networking Strategies for Nonclinical Careers (Encore Mashup)
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a physician looking to transfer to a nonclinical career? Are you at a loss on how to get started the right (and most effective) way? If you’...
#79 - Most Popular LinkedIn Strategies for Doctors (Encore Mashup)
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
LinkedIn for doctors - why do you need it? Can LinkedIn help you get a nonclinical job? There are so many reasons doctors should use LinkedIn, but som...
#78 - Most Popular Resume and Career Change Advice (Encore Mashup)
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how to write a nonclinical resume for doctors? What should you write in a cover letter so you get noticed? How to get started with a career ...
#77 - Tips for Speaking with Executive Presence
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should you speak up in meetings? How do you speak confidently in meetings, or get over your fear of talking in meetings? Many aspiring leaders hesitat...
#76 - Three Huge Job Search Mistakes Physicians Make (But You Don't Have To!)
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sabotaging your chances at a promotion or job search? Maybe you’re limiting or disqualifying yourself without realizing it. I always recomme...
#75 - From Surgeon to Healthcare Architecture Consultant (Really!) with Dr. Heena Santry
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like you’re not making the difference you were meant to make? If you’re looking for some inspiration to make those hard career decisions -...
#74 - 8 Elements of an Effective Networking Strategy
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to know how to grow your network fast, especially if you want to take your career in a new direction, or to new heights? Think you have to...
#73 - Facts and Myths About Physician Recruiters
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what recruiters actually do, and whether they can help you? Curious how recruiters help nonclinical physician job seekers, or if recrui...
#72 - Should You Take A Pay Cut for a Nonclinical Job?
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is financial fear preventing you from making a career change? Do you wonder if you have to take a pay cut to leave clinical medicine? How much do nonc...
#71 - Healing from Medical Malpractice and Adverse Events with Dr. Stacia Dearmin
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bad things happen in medicine. For too long, many physicians have felt alone and unsupported when - despite their best efforts - patients have a bad o...
#70 - Stop Doing That ! (It's Not a Numbers Game)
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is getting the job you want just a numbers game? Have you heard this - that if you just submit as many applications as possible, you’ll eventually g...
#69 - Writing a Medical Thriller with Physician Author Shira Shiloah
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling conflicted between the path you’re on and a dream you’d love to pursue? If you’ve ever had a desire that seemed like a pipe dream - ju...
#68 - Creating a Nonclinical Resume with Laura McKain
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how to turn your mile long CV into a nonclinical resume? Not sure how to explain resume career gaps or red flags? Maybe you don’t know ...
#67 - More Physician Nonclinical Careers with John Jurica [Part 2]
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Think you have to take a step down to move out of clinical medicine? Wondering about administrative or executive nonclinical work? Debating going back...
#66 - Unlimited Physician Career Options with John Jurica [Part 1]
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in a nonclinical career, but not sure what options are out there? Need some ideas on where to start looking for a new career path? If yo...
#65 - How to Land a Corporate Board Director Position [Part 2]
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to join a corporate board but not sure how? You know you can be a great candidate, but not sure how to get a foot in the boardroom?If you’...
#64 - Becoming a Corporate Board Director [Part 1]
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in becoming a corporate board director, but confused about what experience you need to be a strong candidate? Do you want to join a corpora...
#63 - "What are my options?" - Careers by Physician Specialty
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering what future career options are open to you based on your specialty? Does it seem like leadership roles or nonclinical jobs are looking for a...
#62 - Open to Work on LinkedIn - Good or Bad?
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering if the “Open to Work” feature on LinkedIn will help you shift careers? Will it help recruiters find you, or make you an attractive candi...
#61 - How to Use Clubhouse for NonClinical Doctors
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should doctors be on Clubhouse? What are the advantages of Clubhouse for physicians and can you use Clubhouse for professional purposes? Not sure how ...
#60 - When Someone Takes Credit for Your Work and Ideas
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how to respond when someone takes credit for your work? In meetings, does a boss or colleague often restate your ideas as their own? What ...
#59 - Building a Self Trust Mindset
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does self trust mean? What is a self trust mindset? And why is self trust important? If you’ve ever doubted yourself to handle the hard things...
#58 - Three Steps to Moving Up at Work
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you interested in moving up into a physician leadership career within your organization?Is it time for you to transition out of clinical medicine ...
#57 - Writing A NonClinical Resume and Cover Letter
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can you get a nonclinical job as a physician?What belongs in a nonclinical resume for doctors?How do you write a cover letter for a nonclinical ph...
#56 - Tame Your Notifications With This System
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel you’re getting buried by notifications? Are you tired of missing important notices or forgetting who you were responding to next?If you’...
#55 - The Great Email Debate About Boundaries
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does your workplace expect you to always be available via email whether night, weekend, holiday, or ‘normal business hours’? Have you been asked t...
#54 - Can Clubhouse Help Your Career?
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can Clubhouse help your career? Clubhouse is a new live, audio-only social media platform. Nothing is archived or preserved so all connections are don...
#53 - Secrets to Setting Boundaries That Work (Encore)
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're focusing on how to choose boundaries and enforcing boundaries at work - not just why you need boundaries or that you should have some...
#52 - NonClinical Job Search Mistakes Doctors Make
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re looking for a nonclinical physician career, you’ve likely experienced some very common frustrations. Do you feel you’re underqualified...
#51 - Office Housekeeping - Are You Doing Too Much?
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you volunteer for tasks at work that aren’t your responsibility, to the detriment of your success? Are you spending too much time on things that ...
#50 - Best and Worst Ways to End a Zoom Meeting
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed people multitasking or being intellectually lazy during a virtual meeting? Are you zoning out, suffering from zoom fatigue?If you fee...
#49 - LinkedIn Skills and Endorsements: Why They Matter
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are LinkedIn endorsements and why do they matter? Is your LinkedIn profile doing you any favors, or getting you any opportunities? Would anyone re...
#48 - How Many Income Streams Do You Really Need?
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many income streams do you have? How many income streams do you think you should have? In this physician focused episode, I answer the listener q...
#47 - What Good Things Happened in 2020?
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Was there any bright side to 2020? To be sure, 2020 was pretty rough for a lot of reasons. With so much going on in the world that is inarguably terri...
#46 - Holiday Edition! More Branding Illustrations from Elf on the Shelf (Part 2)
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Elf on the Shelf? Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably seen this toy taking the holidays by storm for years now. But what makes...
#45 - Holiday Edition! Branding Lessons From Elf on the Shelf (Part 1)
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Elf on the Shelf? Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably seen this toy taking the holidays by storm for years now. But what makes...
#44 - Top Tips for Executive Presence in a Digital World
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you putting your best self forward virtually? Without face-to-face personal connection, are you concerned that your leadership presence isn’t co...
#43 - Healthy Entitlement and Why You Probably Need More
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to advocate or negotiate for yourself (but aren’t at all afraid to speak up for someone else)? Are you afraid of being perceived as ...
#42 - Annual Review That Actually Advances Your Career
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to move up within your company or organization? Do you fear your career development is stagnant? Are your goals aligned with your boss&apo...
#41- Five Things Your Boss Should Say (Mine Does!)
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does your work environment feel toxic or make you feel valued? What has your boss said in the last week that made you feel like your boss cares about ...
#40 - Stop Auditioning, Start Leading
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are people undervaluing your contribution? Do you feel like your expertise goes unnoticed or under appreciated? Despite being excellent at what you do...
#39 - The Best Way to Handle Bad Feedback
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:Why negative feedback is just as valuable as positive feedbackHow to receive negative feedback withou...
#38 - How to Get Better Feedback (and Turn it Into A Professional Asset!)
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:How to receive better feedback from othersDeliberately seeking the right kind of feedbackTurning feed...
#37 - Beyond Mentors and Sponsors: 7 Allies You Need in Your Network
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:The allies you need - in addition to sponsors and mentors - in your networkWhy you need to have a var...