The Road(s) Not Taken: Nontraditional Careers and Opportunities Beyond the Academic Medicine Paths-View Presentation

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This engaging seminar explores the diverse careers available beyond traditional academic medicine. Hosted by Jacques Ambrose, senior medical director, the panel includes Dr. Mike Metzner, a general surgeon turned TV producer; Dr. Katie Brewster, a geriatric psychiatrist and educator; Dr. Louisa Steinberg, a director in CNS drug development; and Dr. Rob Accordino, Chief Medical Officer of a healthcare tech company. Each speaker details their unique career path, emphasizing the power of combining passions and the need for advocacy and flexibility in carving out non-traditional roles.<br /><br />Dr. Metzner shares his journey from child actor to surgeon to TV producer, illustrating the rare fusion of medicine and the arts. Dr. Brewster discusses her unexpected path to geriatric psychiatry and research, highlighting the value of being open to unplanned opportunities. Dr. Steinberg outlines her transition to the pharmaceutical industry, offering insight into the significance of clinical research and the complexities of drug development. Dr. Accordino explains his role in technology-driven healthcare, focusing on democratizing mental health access through innovative, insurance-accepting models.<br /><br />The seminar emphasizes leveraging one’s core clinical skills, seeking mentorship, and advocating for oneself to align personal and professional values. Challenges discussed include the instability of industry roles, ensuring quality in tech-integrated healthcare, and the dynamics of working within multidisciplinary teams. The seminar provides valuable insights into maintaining work-life balance, navigating contracts, and embracing the unpredictable yet rewarding nature of non-traditional medical careers.

Keywords

non-traditional medical careers

academic medicine

career paths

Jacques Ambrose

Dr. Mike Metzner

TV producer

Dr. Katie Brewster

geriatric psychiatry

Dr. Louisa Steinberg

CNS drug development

Dr. Rob Accordino

healthcare technology