The role of mentoring, sponsorship, and coaching in career development

I'd encourage you to read this article from the October 2012 issue of PharmaVOICE titled, "Taking Charge of Your Career: Next Steps." (this free PDF is only available from 10/22 - 10/29)

The experts discuss the role of mentoring, sponsorship, and coaching in career development. You'll hear stories and examples from people working at Novo Nordisk, University of the Sciences' Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association, Randstad Pharma, Impact Group, The Pyramid Resource Group Inc., and The Leadership Edge.

Professional coaching as a non-clinical career for physicians

Author: Heather Fork, MD, CPCC

Want To Become A Certified Coach? How To Test The Waters First Without A Major Commitment

More physicians are becoming interested in using coaching skills to complement their clinical work. And a small but growing number are transitioning to full-time coaching. Wellness coaching is a popular choice for physicians, but there are many niches open to doctors. Some of the more common coaching specialties are:

• Wellness and Lifestyle Medicine
• Work/Life Balance
• Leadership
• Business
• Career

If you think coaching might be a good fit for you, there are ways to explore this direction without committing significant time and money.