Books
Here is the information they didn't teach you in medical school on how to be successful after graduation.
The e-books you find here are written with one purpose in mind - to help physicians become as successful as possible. Whether it is managing your money or managing your practice, my goal is to help you reach your goals. These e-books are a great way to get started. They are straightforward and concise, so you can get the information you need without wasting a lot of time on things you don't. Written for physicians by a physician, each book is a resource you can refer to time and time again.
"It isn't what the book costs;
it's what it will cost if you don't read it."
- Jim Rohn
Do you feel as though you never have enough time to get everything done?
Are you missing out on important events in your loved ones’ lives because you don’t have the time?
Are you exhausted, burned out and dissatisfied with your career and lifestyle?
This practical and powerful book will show you how to take back control of your life. It is for physicians who suffer from excessive stress, over-commitment, and strained relationships. It addresses some of the most challenging problems that doctors face, such as daily time management and family concerns, in a concise, high-yield manner.
More than half of physicians are burned out and frustrated with their careers. Some are struggling to balance their roles of physician and parent and often feel guilty for missing so much time with family. They feel a lack of joy in their career or purpose in their life. Burnout undermines their health, happiness and careers. It ruins the lives of their family members, their patients and those they work with regularly. It can even lead to self-destructive behavior, including substance abuse, depression, divorce and suicide.
Burnout Breakthrough moves past the popular ideologies frequently touted to treat burnout and provides concrete solutions to the biggest problems facing physicians.
Burnout Breakthrough illuminates a path out of burnout through:
- Concrete steps to take back control of your time
- Practical actions you can take right now to start the healing process
- A common sense way out of the stress, frustration and guilt many physicians feel
- Clarity on your goals and a plan for your career
Follow the advice in this book to regain control of your work-life balance. Rediscover the purpose in your career and reclaim your valuable time so that you can enjoy your loved ones.
What’s stopping you from having a career you enjoy and a better work-life balance?
Burnout Breakthrough: Make the Most of Your Time, Your Family, Your Health, Your Career
Easily relatable content....feels like you really have your pulse on what physicians are going through.
Dr. Wong, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
"....the ideas of mindfulness and resilience. These terms are used by the health care system to put the blame on the victim—the burned out physicians. Don’t get me wrong. There is nothing wrong with deep breathing exercises or being fully aware of your situation. But how does that help me get home on time? How does that help me get done with my charts faster? How does that improve my relationship with my spouse and children?" Wow...nailed it.
Readable and timely book, with actionable concepts to try.
Anonymous, Orthopedic Surgeon
I especially appreciate the explanation of burnout in not blaming the individual physician.
A great reading and insight way of alerting doctors who take of us to practice effective self-care! Christopher invites us in a conversational way to pay attention to simple health and life practices for a balanced lifestyle.
Ms. Appiah
Dr. Christopher Burton offers a thoughtful analysis of the challenges and struggles of today's overburdened, micromanaged physician. My hope is that in time, more medical programs will heed his warning to produce a more sustainable, resilient model that values both patients and care providers. Not a small task, but as Christopher writes, doctors as a whole are motivated by challenge.
Mr. Eckel
While doctors are experts in medicine, we don’t typically learn much about business or personal finance in medical school or residency. As a result many physicians make poor decisions with their money. Many are taken advantage of and most never end up building the kind of net worth they expected.
Personal Finance for Physicians provides a basic overview of topics essential to building and protecting your wealth. These topics include insurance, investing, estate planning, retirement and asset protection. This book also covers building a team of advisors to guide you through setting and implementing your financial goals. You worked hard to achieve professional success; now it is time to focus on your financial success. Protect yourself, your family and your money by learning the basics needed to build your own expert team and start on the path to financial independence. Personal Finance for Physicians is the first step.
Personal Finance for Physicians
This book is unique from other personal finance books I have read in that it focuses on issues relevant to my profession as a physician. As a solo medical practitioner with a small business, I found this book to be a great overview of things to consider in order to build and protect my wealth. I liked the fact that this book was concise and easy to read - a definite plus for anyone already struggling with a busy schedule. Whether you are still in residency or have been working as a medical professional for a number of years, I believe this book is beneficial for all physicians at any stage in their career.
Dr. Srisawat, Family Practice
As a physician I found this book very helpful. It prompted me to make some changes and to look into things I had not done previously. This book is concise and covers the basics for personal finance as it applies to physicians. This topic was not covered during my medical school or residency, thus I found it quite helpful. I would highly recommend this book for physicians and other professionals.
Dr. Beckworth, Physiatry
As a physician I found this book very helpful. It prompted me to make some changes and to look into things I had not done previously. This book is concise and covers the basics for personal finance as it applies to physicians. This topic was not covered during my medical school or residency, thus I found it quite helpful. I would highly recommend this book for physicians and other professionals.
Dr. JB
Does a good job of introducing the reader to the wide array of financial issues the physician should consider.
Dr. Jay
The majority of physicians will experience burnout at some point in their career. This book was written with the goal of helping physicians live the life they dreamed of when they went into medicine. This book explores:
* The effect of burnout on professional careers, relationships, and personal sense of well-being.
* Solutions for reducing stress, increasing resilience and building coping strategies.
* Novel ways to fight burnout without giving up your medical career.
* The relationship between healthcare organizations and the physicians that work for them.
* Methods leaders and administrators can use to decrease the rate of physician burnout within their institutions.
Whether you are trying to prevent burnout or you are already looking for a fire extinguisher, this book will be your guide.
Putting Out the Fire: How to Prevent Physician Burnout
Dr. Christopher Burton offers a thoughtful analysis of the challenges and struggles of today's overburdened, micromanaged physician. My hope is that in time, more medical programs will heed his warning to produce a more sustainable, resilient model that values both patients and care providers. Not a small task, but as Christopher writes, doctors as a whole are motivated by challenge.
Nathan
Marketing Your Medical Practice
Medical school doesn’t include a class on marketing. So how are you going to get patients? More importantly, how are you going to get the kind of patient you want in your practice? Being a great doctor helps, but it isn’t enough to generate a busy practice full of paying patients. The healthcare climate is changing, and physicians need to learn the business of medicine.
Marketing Your Medical Practice covers the basics of marketing so that you can have the kind of medical practice you have always dreamed of. Learn how to develop your own personal brand – and why it is important even if you are an employed physician. Then learn how to market through various mediums such as print, internet, networking, social media, sponsorships, television and outdoor marketing. No matter what type of practice or specialty, any physician can benefit from Marketing Your Medical Practice!
Buying Your First Home: A complete guide for young physicians
There is a lot that goes into buying a home. Medical students, residents and administrators alike have told me that figuring it all out is a challenge for young physicians. This quick, yet complete, guide to buying your first house will educate you about the process, while giving you a guideline to follow along your journey to home ownership.