Why You Should Just Apply, and (More) Job Leads 💌

Laura Demuth's BONUS Healthcare Clinician Newsletter

The exodus continues; 40% of physicians say they plan to leave their role within the next two years. Where will they all go? There’s plenty of opportunity cropping up in the digital health space. I hear so often from folks that they don’t feel qualified, yet they are highly accomplished clinicians who bring so much value.

Maybe you’ve seen a job listing—whether it’s in a corporate environment or at a fast-growing startup—and thought, “I don’t have the right background. They’ll never consider me.” I get it. But let’s consider a mindset shift 🧠 — the idea of making a leap from clinical practice to the corporate world or a startup can feel intimidating. But here’s the truth: so many of the skills you’ve honed as a clinician are incredibly transferable to roles in these spaces — even if the job description doesn’t explicitly state they are looking for a clinician.

Take clinical problem-solving, for example. Every day in clinical practice, you’re faced with complex situations that require you to think critically, prioritize, and make decisions quickly. Whether you’re assessing a patient’s symptoms or navigating the next step in treatment, those decision-making abilities are gold in any corporate environment. Startups in particular thrive on people who can assess situations, adapt, and solve problems on the fly.

That’s the kind of mindset startups love. As companies grow, they need people who can adapt, shift priorities, and make tough decisions with the information available at the time—exactly what you’ve been doing in your clinical career!

So, the next time you see a role that feels outside of your comfort zone (there are likely some below!), think about how your clinical background equips you with the right skills. You might just surprise yourself by how well you fit the bill.