How this physician became a financial advisor

Growing up with a father who is a physician made for a natural draw to medicine. However, as young people are prone to do, I did my best to rebel. Early into my undergraduate career I proudly announced to my father that I had decided to go to law school. And perhaps to dig the needle a little deeper, I told him I planned on going into medical malpractice, on the plaintiff’s side. Fortunately, thanks to genetics and a small degree of maturity, eventually I found myself in medical school. From that point on I naturally assumed I would be a practicing physician for the rest of my life. Not so fast. As my mother was fond of reminding me when I was young, “if you want to hear God laugh out loud, tell Him your plans.” So, I now find myself having experienced a dramatic shift in that career plan. People often enter into my life that I would least expect to affect significant change and growth, yet end up bringing profound influence. In this case, it came in the form of a young financial advisor named Matthew. Our relationship started simply enough as I was in need of sound financial advice and he was accepting new clients. Matt was able to help put my financial house in order, and we quickly struck up a friendship. As that friendship grew, I became comfortable enough to voice some of my discontent with medical practice and the status of health care in our country. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Finance Primary Care Source Type: blogs