CME | Career Crossroads: Navigating New Paths for Physicians

The CME on the Go series of the Inside Family Medicine podcast lets you earn up to 0.5 CME credits per episode — join the hosts as they dive into the diverse paths physicians take when navigating career transitions, sharing practical strategies and personal insights on adapting to new roles and finding fulfillment in medicine. The discussion provides valuable guidance for physicians at any career stage considering a fresh direction.   

This episode of CME on the Go dives into the evolving journeys of family physicians navigating new career paths. Our co-hosts discuss their own transitions, covering essential steps from financial planning and managing work-life balance to aligning career changes with personal values. The hosts emphasize the importance of practical resources like CV assistance, as well as emotional preparation and self-care during transitions. Their insights encourage physicians to approach career shifts with intentionality, using the flexibility of family medicine to find personal and professional fulfillment. 

Your hosts for this episode are Lauren Brown-Berchtold, MD, FAAFP, program director for the San Joaquin General Family Medicine Residency in French Camp, Calif.; Jason Marker, MD, MPA, FAAFP, associate director of the Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency program in South Bend, Ind.; and Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts, MD, MBA, FAAFP, chief medical officer and vice president of health strategy at the public sector health plan Colorado Access.  

Whether you're navigating patient queries or seeking to enhance your clinical knowledge, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for family physicians. Tune in now and earn CME credit! 

  

Credit Claiming: 

After listening to the podcast episode, claim 0.5 AAFP credit by following the provided link.  

https://www.aafp.org/assessment/take/17809/e 

 

Learning Objectives:   

1. Explore the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to new roles or fields for physicians. 

2. Examine pathways for moving from clinical to non-clinical roles and tips for maintaining joy in clinical practice. 

 

References  

First Physician Job Post Residency Often a Way Station: Survey

Early-Career Physician Recruiting and Retention Playbook

 

Disclosure: It is the policy of the AAFP that all individuals in a position to control content disclose any relationships with commercial interests upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest and, if identified, conflicts are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who had no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity.  

All individuals in a position to control content for this session have indicated they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.  

 

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