Episode #129: Healthcare Informatics 101: Exciting Roles for Physicians in a Growing Field

Have you ever wished you could make improving the EMR part of your job, but shrugged off the idea because you don’t have a technical background? My guest today, Dr. Julie Hollberg, is a hospitalist and the CMIO of Emory Healthcare. She’s here to discuss how she climbed the informatics ladder and why a technical background is not a prerequisite for this role. Dr. Hollberg will discuss the various ways physicians can be involved in improving the EMR, who might be best suited for this role, and how to pursue this path if it interests you.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode129   In this episode we’re talking about: How Julie got started working in the informatics field Why a desire to help her colleagues motivates Dr. Hollberg’s work How our personality type may help determine which roles are best for us Different types of healthcare and industry informatics roles for physicians Why having some ongoing clinical work is important for physician informaticists How conflict management is an important skill for EMR leadership roles Where to learn more about informatics and typical compensation for these roles   Links for this episode: American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)  AMIA 10 X 10 Virtual Courses Physician Transition Starter Kit - A “must have” when you’re questioning your career path. This 25-page guide answers many of your questions about career transition, nonclinical options, and how to just get started.

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Are you a physician who’s questioning your career path? If you’re at the white coat crossroads, for whatever reason, this podcast is for you. We’re going to help you find your best path forward, whether it’s to be happier in patient care, transition to a nonclinical career, or do something completely different. In the weekly podcasts, we’re bringing you all the good stuff: -Actionable tools and resources to help you start making positive changes. -Interviews with physicians who’ve found new and fulfilling ways to practice as well as those who’ve transitioned into nonclinical careers. -Concrete advice for applying to jobs, using LinkedIn, interviewing, negotiating, and much more. Your host, Dr. Heather Fork, is a former board-certified dermatologist who transitioned into full-time career coaching for physicians over 10 years ago. She is a master certified coach who has been helping hundreds of physicians find ways to be happier both in medicine and beyond. Come visit us at www.doctorscrossing.com to learn more!