Heidi Moawad, MD

Using your physician expertise to enter the world of medical writing can lead to a fulfilling career that will allow you to reach out to consumers, and patients, in a way that direct clinical work may not let you. However, medical writing isn't for everyone, and it can be a tricky landscape to navigate, so follow this guide to help you get started.

As a physician you have the unique opportunity to expand your career outside of the clinic through opportunities in writing, teaching, consulting and so much more. However, before you look for a "side-gig" make sure you understand all of your employer's potential restrictions on them.

What often separates leaders from others is their ability to communicate with their whole team in an efficient and respectful. Here are the steps to take in order to be a productive and worthwhile leader of your peers.

Working in Utilization Review can be a fulfilling way to use your skills as a physician and help other patients, but it can be challenging. Make sure you're aware of these 6 strategies before diving in.

Why physicians are hosting podcasts and how you can start one. 

As a physician, you are in a unique position to use your expertise, knowledge, and standing to earn income from more than just clinical work. However, before you begin to diversify your income streams make sure you are considering these key factors.

Social media is vital to the success of your career and practice, but it's also tricky to navigate. Here are some of the things you should be doing, and shouldn't be doing, when using your platform.

Consultation work for physicians can be rewarding and lead to exciting new opportunities in different fields of interest. However, make sure you're considering all these factors before taking a consultation position.

Women physicians often detect a gender pay gap in medicine, but negotiating for equal pay is not always successful.

Retirement does not have to signal the end of your career, it can signal the start of a new beginning. However, you will need to plan well ahead for any post-retirement job.

Work-life balance is not necessarily about time. It is about finding ways to make sure that your home and work environments do disrupt one another to extremes. Here are some ways to help find balance.

Three doctors share their stories.

When complicated medical-related legal issues arise, physicians are often asked to provide expert opinions.

Demand for physicians outside the clinical setting is on the rise. What factors should physicians consider before taking on additional work?

Looking to gain more interview opportunities? Here are a few methods you can use to get on the radar of reporters who are looking for medical expert opinions.

Media interviews can be a great way for doctors to market their practices for “free” by increasing awareness of a procedure or diagnosis. It helps to put some time into a preparation strategy before you talk to a reporter about a medical issue.

Three physicians share their stories of motivation and innovation to bring new devices to healthcare.

Helping others with their health and nutrition is a logical task for physicians. Here’s how to get started as a wellness coach.

Many students pay for medical school tuition with loans and the idea that four years of loans can be relatively painless to pay back with income from a long career in medicine.

Recognizing emotions is important, and managing any emotions that are truly unjustified or exaggerated can help prevent misery for a physician.

Medical billing is complex, but whether you outsource this process or take a more hands-on approach, familiarity with the factors that go into reimbursement is necessary.

After helping patients navigate through illnesses and injuries that lead to disability, disabled physicians often deal with physical or mental illness along with loss of income and self-esteem.

The cost of medical malpractice coverage can come into play when physicians are making major decisions about practice arrangements.

There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to invest in an independent practice or work as an employed physician.

Though jobs for physicians are plentiful, they still need to know how to network.

The term ‘practicing at the top of your license’ has recently taken on popularity in the medical community. There are several practical reasons that the medical system benefits from everyone practicing at the top of their license.

Physicians who want to continue to use their medical knowledge or healthcare skills to work in a professional setting outside of patient care have a variety of options for full time work.