A physician freelance medical writer can make very good money. Freelance medical writers who are doctors typically charge by the hour. The hourly rate for physician writers can be $100-$150 or even more. This means that successful freelancers can earn well over $200,000 per year. If you are a doctor who likes to write, becoming a freelance medical writer might be a great [...]
Working for a consulting firm can be a highly lucrative alternative career for medical doctors. As healthcare represents more than 1/6 of the U.S. economy, there are numerous opportunities for physicians to work as consultants. Some of the biggest consulting firms who operate in the healthcare space includes: Accenture Bain & Co. Boston Consulting Group Delloitte FTI Huron McKinsey & Co. Navigant [...]
Non-Clinical jobs with health insurers are fairly numerous. Even better, medical director jobs with payors exist in all states. Physicians working non-clinically for health insurers typically serve as Medical Directors and start out as Associate Medical Directors. The starting salary for such positions can vary. According to SEAK’s October 2017 Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians Conference speaker (a senior physician executive with a major [...]