014: The Hospital Exit Checklist

014: The Hospital Exit Checklist

You know you want to leave. What you don't know is what actually needs to be in place before you do. In this episode Dr. Kristine walks through the exact checklist she used — the income, the benefits, the timeline, and the conversation she was most terrified to have — so you can make your exit a calculated move, not a leap of faith. Key Topics: * Recognizing when your body is telling you it's time to leave * Using a hard deadline as a commitment device * Building remote income before you give notice * Creating an emergency fund as part of your exit runway * How to time your exit to avoid a benefits gap * Replacing malpractice, retirement, and health insurance * How to tell your boss you're leaving — and what to say * Navigating the emotional complexity of leaving a mentor * The difference between leaving a person and leaving a system * The Hospital Exit Checklist — the six steps in order Want weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly Newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/thenomadmd/newsletter] Are you a doctor ready to secure your first remote contract in 90 days and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation call [https://go.oncehub.com/NomadMD] Connect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmds [https://www.instagram.com/thenomadmds] Learn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com [https://thenomadmd.com/]

013: Is Remote Work Financially Secure?

Are you a physician feeling hesitant to leave hospital employment due to financial fears? In this episode, Dr. Kristine dives into the realities of financial security in medicine and how to build a more resilient, diverse income strategy outside traditional hospital roles. Discover the truth behind hospital job stability, the real costs involved, and actionable steps to reclaim control over your income and health. Key topics: * The misconception of hospital employment as the ultimate safety net * Hidden costs and non-cash benefits in hospital compensation * The instability of employment contracts and organizational risks * How diversification and leverage create true financial security * The importance of multiple income streams, including remote work and consulting * The long-term health impacts of burnout and loss of control over schedule * Strategies for building financial security before making a transition * Geographic arbitrage as a method to enhance income and quality of life * Practical steps for a calculated transition from hospital work to independent income streams Want weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly Newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/thenomadmd/newsletter] Are you a doctor ready to secure your first remote contract in 90 days and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation call [https://go.oncehub.com/NomadMD] Connect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmds [https://www.instagram.com/thenomadmds] Learn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com [https://thenomadmd.com/]

012: How to Land Your Next Remote Position

Discover how doctors can unlock remote opportunities not through endless job applications but through meaningful conversations and strategic networking. This episode explores practical frameworks to expand your professional network and create flexible, high-income remote roles. Key points: * Why most physicians start with job boards and why that approach often limits success * The power of conversations over applications to find remote work opportunities * How to systematically build a list of 100 key contacts from your entire life and training * The difference between warming up your network and cold outreach, and how to do both effectively * The importance of niche clarity in outreach messages for higher referral rates * Practical tips for quick, targeted outreach that takes only minutes per message * How to leverage industry spaces, associations, conferences, and adjacent practitioners for visibility * The role of recruiters in your strategy and when to go directly to decision-makers * Results-driven stories demonstrating the speed and scale of this approach Want weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly Newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/thenomadmd/newsletter] Are you a doctor ready to secure your first remote contract in 90 days and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation call [https://go.oncehub.com/NomadMD] Connect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmds [https://www.instagram.com/thenomadmds] Learn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com [https://thenomadmd.com/]

011: I Don't Want to Market Myself — Do I Have To?

In this episode, Dr. Kristine explores why many physicians resist marketing themselves, what that resistance truly costs them financially, and how minimalist marketing can help build income and freedom without the need for performative social media presence. She emphasizes that visibility is simpler, more intentional, and deeply rooted in the same value-based communication physicians use with patients and colleagues every day. Key Topics: * How institutional culture reinforces invisibility * The financial cost of staying invisible: the numbers behind physician revenue * The concept of minimalist marketing: strategic, intentional, goal-directed presence * How to leverage existing relationships, credibility, and small targeted actions * Reframing marketing as value-based communication, not influencer culture * The importance of showing up for the specific person who needs your expertise Want weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly Newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/thenomadmd/newsletter] Are you a doctor ready to secure your first remote contract in 90 days and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation call [https://go.oncehub.com/NomadMD] Connect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmds [https://www.instagram.com/thenomadmds] Learn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com [https://thenomadmd.com/]

010: Do You Actually Have to Start a Business to Work Remotely?

Dr. Kristine explores the three flavors of remote work for doctors—employee, owning a practice, and direct contracts—helping physicians find the best fit for their lifestyle and goals. She debunks myths about business ownership and offers practical insights to build remote income without overwhelm. Key Topics: * Three flavors of remote work: employee, practice owner, direct contractor * Debunking myths about business ownership in medicine * How to choose the right remote work path based on personal goals * The benefits and trade-offs of each remote work flavor * Practical steps to start remote work without overwhelm Want weekly insider tips on becoming a location-independent doctor? Join the Nomad MD Weekly Newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/thenomadmd/newsletter] Are you a doctor ready to secure your first remote contract in 90 days and make hospital income optional? Book your 1:1 freedom consultation call [https://go.oncehub.com/NomadMD] Connect with us on Instagram: @thenomadmds [https://www.instagram.com/thenomadmds] Learn more about Nomad MD: thenomadmd.com [https://thenomadmd.com/]