Pediatric Gastroenterologists Finds Balance Working Remotely For A Benefit Management

If achieving work-life balance proves challenging within your clinical position, transitioning to a medical director role at a benefit management company could offer a potential solution for you. Our guest today, Dr. Michele Cho Dorado, is a pediatric gastroenterologist and medical director. She is also a children's book author and founder of Bright Futures EDG. Dr. Cho Dorado will be sharing how and why she got into the role of medical director at a benefit management company, what her day-to-day work is like, qualifications for this job, typical compensation, and how you can pursue this type of role. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode144   In this episode we’re talking about: Why Dr. Cho Dorado decided to leave her role as pediatric gastroenterologist How leaving her clinical role freed up mental space and opened new doors to creative entrepreneurial pursuits  Michele’s typical day in her current role Her perspective on peer-to-peer calls   How to know if you’d be a good fit for this role What qualifications are needed for these roles Compensation ranges for medical directors   Links for this episode: Website: www.BrightFuturesEDG.com Email: info@brightfuturesedg.com Instagram: @brightfuturesedg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelecd/  

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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!