The Three Stages of Physicians’ Careers
Marc Kahn, MD, MBA
Neil Baum, MD
May 1, 2025
Physician Leadership Journal
Volume 12, Issue 3, Pages 48-51
Abstract
Time, energy, and money are three necessary components for leading productive lives and having fruitful careers. There are predictable stages in every doctor’s career; the more we understand changes in our professional lives, the happier we will be. The authors provide suggestions that can be used to successfully manage each stage of a medical career, lessen anxiety, and potentially beat the burnout blahs.
Topics
Self-Awareness
Judgment
Adaptability
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