Non-Clinical Physician Jobs, Careers, and Opportunities

A new GMAT exam

2012-02-15T04:00:00.000-08:00

Thinking about applying to business school? Depending on the program, you may need to take the GMAT (and you thought you were going to be done with the MCAT!)

Q: A new GMAT exam? What changes are coming in June 2012?

A: Beginning in June 2012 the GMAT exam will include an integrated reasoning section designed to measure a test taker’s ability to evaluate information. The test will remain 3 hours, 30 minutes (four hours with breaks). The Analytical Writing Assessment will be streamlined from two 30-minute essays to one Analysis of an Argument essay. Immediately after the essay question, the Integrated Reasoning section will start.

Read more about the new GMAT here.

44% of pharma employees are worried about losing their jobs

2012-02-14T04:02:00.000-08:00

This is a direct quote from a recent Medical Media & Marketing story titled, "Pharma fears additional job fallout."

Though the broader economy is showing signs of picking up, a survey of drug company execs suggests that the era of pink slips continues to bedevil the pharma industry. PharmaIQ's "The Big Pharma Recession Report” found that 44% of pharma employees are worried about losing their jobs.

The study highlights additional support for the less-is-more strategy: 60% of employees who were working in downsized departments said the same amount of work was being done by fewer people.

So, what does all this mean and what will the biopharmaceutical industry look like in 5 or 10 years when so many essential medications are available as generics? What will happen when bioequivalents enter the market?

Feb 15 Scholarship Deadline: Master of Health Informatics degree from the University of Michigan

2012-02-13T17:08:00.000-08:00

Individuals who complete and submit a complete application for admission by the preferred admission deadline of February 15 will be automatically considered for Charter Scholarships.

If you're thinking about a graduate degree in health informatics, consider the Master of Health Informatics from the University of Michigan.

To mark its inaugural year, the Health Informatics program at the University of Michigan is offering Charter Scholarships to exceptionally qualified students. They are planning to award ten such scholarships, each providing 50% tuition support.

Students completing the Master of Health Informatics (MHI) will be well prepared to enter—and become leaders in—the health informatics field. Through their elective course selections, students may shape their preparation more specifically to certain subfields, such as clinical, consumer or public health application areas. Because there is likely to be integration and convergence among these subfields in the coming years, however, all students will be required to acquire knowledge relevant to each of these subfields. Defining features of the program include its strengths in leadership and consumer health informatics applications and system-related human and organizational issues.

To learn more and to apply, click here.

Boston Consulting Group 2012 Bridge to BCG workshops

2012-02-13T04:00:00.000-08:00

If you have a strong interest in consulting, here is something to consider this summer if you're a medical student or resident:

The Boston Consulting Group announces our 2012 Bridge to BCG workshop designed for Advanced Degree Candidates. If you want to discover more about a consulting career Bridge to BCG will provide a view into what consulting and BCG is like. During these 3 day workshops you will have the opportunity to:

Find out about consulting and get to know BCG
Participate in a realistic case experience
Learn from BCG's thought leaders

These workshops are specifically for advanced degree candidates (PhDs, MDs, post-docs, and JDs) expecting to finish in 2013 and hoping to begin a consulting career. If you are currently a practicing MD or in residency, or a post-doc, the 2013. graduation date requirement does not apply.

Bridge to BCG is a global program and open for full time candidates for our North America, Asia Pacific and European offices.

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5 reasons to maintain a part-time clinical practice after you get a non-clinical job

2012-02-10T05:04:00.000-08:00

These days, many physicians are eager to leave clinical practice for a variety of reasons. Some may find a great non-clinical job that pays well and doesn't demand too much of their time and they will jump on the opportunity to leave clinical medicine. There are a few critical questions to work through before you make a complete exit from clinical medicine:

Should you maintain a part-time clinical practice if you leave the bedside?
Should you maintain an active medical license, even if you don't intend to practice medicine?

Here are 3 reasons why you should maintain a part-time clinical practice, even after you land a non-clinical job:

Job insecurity. Let's face it: these days, job security simply doesn't exist in the corporate or business world. You may have a great job today, but your position may get eliminated or your company may go out of business.
Boredom. If you left clinical medicine because you were getting bored, you're at risk of getting bored in the non-clinical world as well. It may help you avoid boredom if you maintain a part-time clinical practice.
Barriers to re-entry back to clinical medicine. Someday, if you choose to re-enter clinical medicine, you're likely going to face a number of obstacles and hurdles to return to the bedside. If you maintain a part-time clinical practice, then re-entry becomes much easier.
To help during disasters. Natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes often call for medical assistance. You may want to volunteer your clinical skills during these situations.
To prepare for retirement. Do you have a plan for retirement? You may find it quite fulfilling to work or volunteer in a clinical capacity once you've reached retirement mode. Plus, you may find a nice way to earn some extra income. Part-time clinical jobs will be easier to find compared to non-clinical jobs if you're an older adult (dare I say "geriatric?")

So, there you have it. I can think of several more reasons to maintain a part-time clinical practice, but I'll wait until another day.

Medical School Faculty Salaries 2010-2011

2012-02-09T04:00:00.000-08:00

How much does the average medical school faculty make? The Association of American Medical Colleges recently released a publication titled, "Report on Medical School Faculty Salaries 2010-2011." This report is $409.00. I didn't purchase the report, so here's a summary from Modern Physician:

The average physician working as a clinical faculty member at a U.S. medical school made a total of $262,400 in the 2010-11 academic year—an increase of 2.9% over the previous year, according to a new report from the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Almost 59,000 U.S. physicians serve as clinical faculty members, according to the AAMC's Report on Medical School Faculty Salaries, 2010-11.

In comparison, the 1,145 physicians working as basic science faculty saw their compensation rise 2.7% to $150,600. The 12,928 nonphysicians who have a doctorate and work as clinical faculty saw their average compensation grow 2.2% to $123,400.

Job Posting: Product Leader – Acquisition and Retention, McKinsey Healthcare Revenue Solutions

2012-02-08T04:36:00.000-08:00

Job Posting: Product Leader – Acquisition and Retention

McKinsey Healthcare Revenue Solutions:

McKinsey & Company is developing advanced analytic solutions across a number of domains to augment our traditional consulting model. In healthcare we are building a new standalone Informatics business to provide US health insurance companies with advanced analytics solutions that help them optimize their revenue and profit given the changes brought on by reform. This business operates as an internal startup led by a dedicated McKinsey partner and a former senior health insurance executive. We are assembling a dedicated team of advanced analytic experts, operational managers and client leaders with experience across health insurance, risk management and consumer marketing. We are looking for select leaders who see the opportunity that US health reform presents and are excited to help us build a new business. Our hub locations are New York, Chicago and Gurgaon (for Analytics).

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Where health meets information technology

2012-02-07T04:35:00.000-08:00

The following was originally published on the HIMSS Career Resources page:

Master of Health Informatics from the University of Michigan.

At the University of Michigan: addressing emerging needs and opportunities where health meets information technology

Individuals trained in health IT and informatics will be at the forefront of an inevitable and exciting transformation, powered by information. This transformation will bring about changes in the way organizations deliver and manage health care. The transformation will also change the way consumers of health care, which means all members of society, manage their own health. These two kinds of changes create challenges for the professional workforce and consequent needs for new types of educational programs. We have established such a program at the University of Michigan.

Needs for organizational leaders: Health organizations of all types increasingly recognize that information is a strategic resource and that management of information is their key to future success. As a result, there is an enormous need for a new generation of professionals, trained in both health and information technology, who will become the leaders and managers within information-empowered organizations that revolutionize the ways information is used to promote better health. These professionals will play key roles, at varying levels of seniority, as chief and subordinate information and knowledge officers, technical officers, and strategy officers. Other new roles will surely appear.

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Job Posting: Client Service Executive, McKinsey Healthcare Revenue Solutions

2012-02-06T19:36:00.000-08:00

Job Posting: Client Service Executive

McKinsey Healthcare Revenue Solutions:

McKinsey & Company is developing advanced analytic solutions across a number of domains to augment our traditional consulting model. In healthcare we are building a new standalone Informatics business to provide US health insurance companies with advanced analytics solutions that help them optimize their revenue and profit given the changes brought on by reform. This business operates as an internal startup led by a dedicated McKinsey partner and a former senior health insurance executive. We are assembling a dedicated team of advanced analytic experts, operational managers and client leaders with experience across health insurance, risk management and consumer marketing. We are looking for select leaders who see the opportunity that US health reform presents and are excited to help us build a new business. Our hub locations are New York, Chicago and Gurgaon (for Analytics).

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Don't Miss the 2012 ACPE Annual Meeting & Spring Institute

2012-02-06T04:31:00.000-08:00

Register Today and Receive Early Bird Discounts! Discounts end Feb. 15.

Get the best in physician leadership education at this unique gathering. You'll be re-energized by first-rate CME courses taught by award-winning faculty, provocative keynote speakers and thought leaders, and a peer showcase of innovative approaches to everyday issues. This is one of your best opportunities to interact with experienced physician executives from around the world.

2012 ACPE Annual Meeting & Spring Institute, April 27-May 1, 2012, San Francisco, CA

More details here.

The Economist's Which MBA? Online Fair

2012-02-04T10:53:00.000-08:00

The Economist, the authoritative source for business and financial insight and publisher of the full-time MBA ranking Which MBA? launches the Which MBA? Online Fair on February 6th and 7th 2012.

If you are a potential MBA candidate, this free online event is your chance to connect with some of the best graduate business schools around the world.

Today’s executives need inspiration, a diverse professional network and a global perspective to stay competitive in a changing economy. The Economist’s MBA Fair features the world’s most innovative business schools, bringing you a unique forum to:

Talk online with admissions officers from MBA programs around the world
Broaden your perspective and learn how an MBA can help you take your career to the next level
Gain insight into the MBA experience by chatting with alumni and watching webinars and videos
Log in from anywhere and attend at your convenience

Learn more about this event here.

Healthcare Executive Career Management in a Web 2.0 Era

2012-02-03T04:23:00.000-08:00

Here's an upcoming webinar that may be of interest:

Healthcare Executive Career Management in a Web 2.0 Era

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (Central Time)

American College of Healthcare Executives Panel Discussion on, "Healthcare Executive Career Management in a Web 2.0 Era." Healthcare Executive Panelist from Central Illinois ACHE Education Committee and B.E. Smith.

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A chance to save 50% on a Master of Health Informatics degree from the University of Michigan

2012-02-01T17:42:00.000-08:00

This is an incredible opportunity to get a scholarship for a Master of Health Informatics from the University of Michigan.

To mark its inaugural year, the Health Informatics program at the University of Michigan is offering Charter Scholarships to exceptionally qualified students. They are planning to award ten such scholarships, each providing 50% tuition support. Individuals who complete and submit a complete application for admission by the preferred admission deadline of February 15 will be automatically considered for Charter Scholarships.

Health Informatics at Michigan is a nationally-recognized and unique program empasizing Consumer Health Informatics and Population Health Informatics.

Here's some additional information about the Master of Health Informatics (MHI)

52 credits
Internship experience
Open to applicants from any academic or professional background
Residential / on-campus program

Students completing the Master of Health Informatics (MHI) will be well prepared to enter—and become leaders in—the health informatics field. Through their elective course selections, students may shape their preparation more specifically to certain subfields, such as clinical, consumer or public health application areas. Because there is likely to be integration and convergence among these subfields in the coming years, however, all students will be required to acquire knowledge relevant to each of these subfields. Defining features of the program include its strengths in leadership and consumer health informatics applications and system-related human and organizational issues.

To learn more and to apply, click here.

2012 Oklahoma State University International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health

2012-02-01T08:13:00.000-08:00

1st International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health
Monday – Tuesday, March 5-6, 2012
Reed Conference Center and Sheraton Hotel, Midwest City, Oklahoma

This two-day conference will have a number of speakers in the healthcare entrepreneurship realm as well as corporate executives and experts in the field of healthcare discussing their ideas for innovation in multiple sectors of the industry. Dr. Arlen Meyers, President and CEO of SoPE will also be presenting on day 1 of the conference.

Topics for other sessions include the areas of Innovative Clinical Practices, Predictive Modeling for Healthcare, Healthcare Entrepreneurship - Education and Pedagogy, and many others.

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6th Annual National Entrepreneurship Week

2012-01-31T06:53:00.000-08:00

Get ready for the 6th Annual National Entrepreneurship Week.

Why Celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week?

This annual celebration is designed to expand the visibility of National Entrepreneurship Week in the United States. Our plans are to institutionalize it as a celebration of American entrepreneurs and the lifelong learning educational opportunities that prepare the NEW business leaders of the future. The Week is in response to the U S House of Representatives Resolution #699, supporting an annual National Entrepreneurship Week and encouraging the celebration of it annually at the local, state, and national levels.

What is the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education?

For over 25 years our member organizations have served as advocates for entrepreneurship education as a lifelong learning process at all levels of education. We encourage organizations to join us in spreading the word about the many benefits of providing entrepreneurship learning activities for all students. Check out our website at http://www.entre-ed.org/.

What is the best time to begin my activities for National Entrepreneurship Week?

Start planning now for the main event in your area during the week of February 20-27, 2010. Get partners, media, local leaders and the community involved in activities leading up to the event. The more effort you put into planning, the more effective your events will be.

Learn more here: http://www.entre-week.org/

Here's Your Chance to Teach for Kaplan Medical

2012-01-30T06:31:00.000-08:00

Kaplan Medical is searching for qualified, energetic faculty members to join their group of expert instructors.

They are looking for physicians who can teach: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, OB/GYN, Anatomy, Pathology, or Physiology.

If you have a passion for teaching and enjoy helping others reach their goals, teaching USMLE review may be right for you.

Here are 5 great reasons to teach for Kaplan Medical:

• Make a difference helping students excel on licensing exams
• Earn excellent pay
• Enjoy fl exible, part-time hours
• Work with well-respected peers in a stimulating environment
• Travel

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QuantiaMD Launches Physician Wellbeing Initiative

2012-01-27T04:00:00.000-08:00

Waltham, Mass. January 24, 2012 - QuantiaMD, the medical learning network, announces the launch of an initiative addressing physician wellbeing. The new Physician Wellbeing Special Interest Group (SIG) provides educational content, expert advice, tools and services aimed at lowering the prevalence of physician burnout and mitigating its negative impact on patient care. The comprehensive initiative focuses on physicians' physical, mental, financial and social health and can be accessed at http://www.quantiamd.com/home/sig_physician_wellbeing.

QuantiaMD reached out to its physician members and found that almost half want to prioritize their wellbeing, but currently do not. Other industry studies have highlighted the growing prevalence of physician burnout and stress and the positive correlation between physician health and patient care outcomes. Physician work satisfaction has been decreasing due to factors such as less time available to spend with patients, greater administrative burden and the increasing difficulty of staying up-to-date on medical thinking. With new healthcare regulations placing greater pressure and accountability on physicians, it is vital that they continue to maintain a healthy work-life balance in order to provide optimal patient care.

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See you at the Health Care Innovations Summit DC 2012 #cisummit

2012-01-26T03:56:00.000-08:00

I'm heading down to the Health Care Innovations Summit DC 2012 today. If you'll be attending, I look forward to seeing you there!

The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation is co-hosting the first ever Care Innovations Summit, an HCI-DC event, on January 26, 2012, in Washington, DC in collaboration with the Office of the National Coordinator at HHS, The West Wireless Health Institute, and Health Affairs to facilitate dialogue and drive action towards the three-part aim: Better care and better health at lower cost through continuous improvement.

Watch the event here: http://hcidc.org

Follow the Twitter hashtag #cisummit

Consulting Career Paths in the Life Science Industry

2012-01-25T04:00:00.000-08:00

Propel Careers, MassBio, and MassBioEd brings you "Consulting Career Paths in the Life Science Industry" on Feb 21 in Boston. Attendance for this program is open to current graduate students, post doctoral fellows, and medical residents who are interested in careers in the life sciences industry. Individuals who are not in these categories will not be permitted to attend.

Learn more about this event here: http://fils22012.eventbrite.com

Masters in Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

2012-01-24T04:00:00.000-08:00

The Johns Hopkins University has a new program that brings together a strong science foundation with biotechnology enterprise and entrepreneurship.

Masters in Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

This new master's program is intended for biotechnology professionals who seek a career beyond the laboratory either within an existing biotechnology group or organization or for those who seek to start a new biotechnology enterprise. The curriculum is designed to prepare the next generation of interdisciplinary professionals to address the enterprise and regulatory challenges organizations face in the biotechnology industry.

The entire degree can be completed online or a combination of online and on-site.

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Job Posting: Senior Medical Editor

2012-01-23T04:00:00.001-08:00

Senior Medical Editor
M3-USA
Washington , DC 20036

Reports to: Director of Professional Services

Based at: Washington DC

Job summary:
Ensure the publication of MDLinx website and newsletters according to daily schedule and quality guidelines. Plan and manage editorial activities relating to the review and creation of peer-reviewed journal article summaries, and learning activities, across multiple medical specialties. Manage international editorial staff.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

1. Guide editorial team and medical writers to select and develop content for clinical practitioner audience.
2. Review article summaries for clinical relevance and accuracy
3. Manage and monitor work flow from editorial team
4. Maintain and develop journal database
5. Support communication with members
6. Track article statistics and provide insight into member activity
7. Provide medical knowledge support to sales, marketing and market research teams as needed
8. Additional responsibilities as assigned

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Leadership Careers in Medical Education

2012-01-20T06:13:00.000-08:00

Here's a book you won't want to miss if you have a passion for medical education:

Leadership Careers in Medical Education

Here's a brief description:

Offering knowledge and insight from medical leaders and prominent educators, Leadership Careers in Medical Education serves as a guide for current faculty and future leaders on how to launch, sustain, and further develop one s career in medical education. Examining the knowledge, skills, and attitudes associated with leadership in medical education, this book provides: Historical and contemporary perspectives on the organizational structure of internal medicine education in academic health centers Principles of medical education leadership The roles and responsibilities associated with careers in medical education Advice on leveraging existing resources and articulating the need for more Methods for designing a curriculum, evaluating learners and programs, and getting started in education research Practical suggestions for managing and advancing one s career A special section, Profiles of Leaders in Medical Education, features interviews with 15 highly esteemed leaders in internal medicine education about their chosen careers and how they achieved their goals. A part of ACP s Teaching Medicine Series, this title is available individually or as a part of the complete six-book set.

9th Annual BIO Asia International Conference

2012-01-20T04:30:00.000-08:00

What is the 9th Annual BIO Asia International Conference?
Jan 31 - Feb 1 in Osaka, Japan

The BIO Asia International Conference is an exclusive, customized partnering forum that brings together U.S. and European drug development companies with Asian biotech and pharmaceutical companies interested in research collaborations and licensing agreements.

The conference features private, pre-arranged meetings between senior-level executives, using BIO’s proprietary state-of-the-art computer software, BIO One-on-One Partnering. The format and selective nature of the conference makes this the premier dedicated biotech partnering event in Asia and an unrivalled opportunity to meet with the leading international pharmaceutical and biotech companies in one place at one time.

Learn more about BIO Asia here. The last day to register is Jan 24.

Audio business book summaries for executives

2012-01-19T04:00:00.000-08:00

If you're like me, you don't have much time to read. However, if you're looking for a way to keep up these all the popular business books out there, you can listen to audio book summaries while you're exercising or driving in the car. There are so many great business books on leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, economics, management, effectiveness, etc. There are a number of ways to get these types of business book summaries. There's one that I recently tried by AudioTech. Here's a brief description of AudioTech Business Book Summaries:

AudioTech allows executives to keep up with all the latest business theories, ideas, and concepts from the best and most important business books written each year. Every month, our book summary editors take two current business titles and condense them down to the essentials; delivering them to business leaders as 45-minute audio book summaries (CDs or MP3s) + free online access to the PDF digital transcript of the audio. Meaning each month, top executives get crucial business information from two top business titles in a 90-minute summary format.

You can learn more about AudioTech business book summaries here. What types of audio book summaries have you tried?

European Career Fair 2012 at MIT

2012-01-18T06:11:00.000-08:00

Looking for a job in Europe? Discover the many opportunities that international companies, academic institutions and non-profit organizations from Europe have to offer at the European Career Fair (ECF) at MIT.

The 16th European Career Fair - ECF 2012
Sat, Jan 21, 2012 at MIT

The career fair is open to everyone.

You can learn more here: https://www.euro-career.com/