The unintended effects of physician side hustles

A movement is growing in the underbelly of the internet. On Facebook, a group called Physician Side Gigs has over 11,000 physician members trading tips and words of encouragement with other doctors looking to supplement their clinical careers via side hustles.  Physician on Fire and the White Coat Investor are encouraging doctors to achieve financial independence in order to relieve ourselves of the daily grind from work and experience freedom.  There are several reasons for doing these side ventures, i.e., creative outlets or creating passive income streams, but the harsh reality is, there is an underlying growing discontent for clinical medicine. Medicine used to be a calling, a passion, if you will.  Many of us were lured into the field with dreams of helping people and saving lives.  But, if we are living the dream now, why are physicians now seeking work outside of face to face interactions with patients? Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Hospital-Based Medicine Primary Care Source Type: blogs