What No One Tells You About Career Reinvention

3 things every doctor should know...

When I left traditional medicine, the hardest part wasn’t finding a new role or learning about the industry.

The hardest part was personal.

  • Learning to be a beginner again

  • Explaining myself to family who didn’t understand

  • Letting go of the title that once defined me

When you’ve trained your whole life to be a doctor, changing direction can feel like breaking an unspoken contract.

You second-guess yourself while also being expected to write polished LinkedIn bios, pitch confidently, and find your “why.”

Here’s what helped me and what I now share with other doctors pivoting:

1. Own your messy middle

You don’t need a perfect story. Saying “I’m exploring new ways to use my experience” is more than enough.

2. Lead with value, not your title

You’re not what you left, you’re what you’re building. Try this instead:

“I bring 10 years of clinical insight to healthtech strategy.”

3. Redefine your success

Status and stability used to be my compass. Now it’s freedom, creativity, and work that fits my life.

If you’re reimagining your career, remember: Uncertainty isn’t failure. It’s part of the process.

Looking for support as you make this shift?

Inside the 90-Day Industry Catalyst, we help doctors figure out their next step with clarity, confidence, and community.

You’ll walk away with:

✅ Clear positioning for industry

✅ A value-based career narrative

✅ A support system that gets it

Applications for the July cohort are closing soon. 

Warmly,
Abeyna

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