Medical Science Liaison (MSL) jobs for MDs

Interested in finding Medical Science Liaison (MSL) jobs?

Keep in mind that more companies are looking to hire MDs, PharmDs, and PhDs for MSL positions. Also, be ready for some significant travel requirements. Companies currently hiring MSLs include:

• Novartis
• Becton Dickinson
• Grifols 
• Myriad Genetics, Inc
• Teva Pharmaceuticals
• Covidien 
• and many more

Make sure to regularly visit the NonClinicalJobs.com Job Board and search for "MSL Jobs"

Another journal article looking at physician burnout

The theme of physician burnout seems to come up over and over these days. Every week, I receive a series of emails from doctors who want to leave clinical medicine because they're just burning out and they're very dissatisfied with the practice of medicine.

This recent Archives of Internal Medicine article is titled, "Burnout and Satisfaction With Work-Life Balance Among US Physicians Relative to the General US Population."

Here's the conclusion:

Burnout is more common among physicians than among other US workers. Physicians in specialties at the front line of care access seem to be at greatest risk.

What are you doing to avoid burnout?

McKinsey recruiting presentations for physicians, residents, and medical students

McKinsey & Company is hosting a series of web-based presentations for medical students, interns, residents, fellows and professionals that feature discussions of topical issues in healthcare. Their next topic is:

The Shifting Healthcare Landscape

A combination of environmental trends, including rising healthcare costs, health reform, the rise of consumerism, are forcing health system leaders to make difficult choices that shape the future of the healthcare industry. Join as we discuss these trends, levers that health system leaders could pull in these tough times to deliver greater value in their systems, health insurance companies and how the average American will get health care and coverage in the future.

Date: Monday, November 19
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET

To RSVP, please click on the following link: http://svy.mk/UspRjK

Recruiting Presentations 

They are also hosting several virtual recruiting presentations specifically geared toward MDs who may be interested in hearing from other MDs who made the transition from medicine to consulting. They will also share information on exciting new programs which are designed for MDs to gain in depth exposure to our consultants and the work we do.

Dates: Tuesday, November 20
Wednesday, November 28
Thursday, December 6
Time: All sessions are scheduled for 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET

To RSVP, please click on the following link: http://svy.mk/Rqvv1r

Read McKinsey Quarterly (it's free)

Have an interest in consulting or business? McKinsey Quarterly is the business journal of McKinsey & Company and it's a free resource that's available online and through the mobile magazine reader app called Zinio. You'll find some great articles on strategy, organization, economic studies, and more. You can also sign up for e-mail newsletters.

Quarterly articles, written by McKinsey consultants, offer practical ideas based on the Firm's experience with the world's largest companies and on proprietary research and close ties to academic institutions.

Learn more here.

Careers in informatics: a diversity of options with an abundance of jobs

Don't miss this JAMIA (Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association) article titled, "Careers in informatics: a diversity of options with an abundance of jobs." There has probably never been a time like this for those interested in pursuing a career in medical informatics. Are you looking for a career as a CMIO or medical director of informatics? How about combining your experience in epidemiology and population health management and blend that into public health informatics? Maybe you'd like to experience the corporate world and work for a health IT company. Or, perhaps you'd like to invest in all these mobile health (mHealth) startup companies that are trying to revolutionize health care. Regardless of your interests, the health IT industry is booming and now is the time to jump in to ride this exciting wave of informatics.

Mark your calendar for #ACPE 2013 Annual Meeting & Spring Institute

Mark your calendars for the ACPE (American College of Physician Executives) 2013 Annual Meeting & Spring Institute.

April 26–30, 2013 • Hilton New York, New York City

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.

Learn more here.

Speaking with physicians about social media here at the #ACPE Fall Institute

This weekend, I'm in Arizona speaking with physician executives about social media. I'm here with Dr. Kent Bottles (@kentbottles) at the ACPE Fall Institute and we're going to be continuing the social media conversation all day (and into dinner with small groups of physicians).

It's encouraging to see that physician executives who have never explored social media are willing to give it a try. They're signing up for Twitter accounts on their smartphones. They're joining the ACPE Group on LinkedIn. They're signing up for Doximity to have conversations with other physicians. They're creating Facebook pages for their practices.


Social media is a powerful tool that can connect physicians with knowledgeable and influential experts in many different domains of health care like health care reform, health IT, health policy, mobile health, etc.