Episode #120: An ID Physician Finds Great Work-Life Balance As A Principal Investigator

When transitioning out of clinical practice, many physicians are seeking more flexibility and also want to continue contributing to progressing health and science. My guest today, Dr. Jill Miracle, found a role that checks both of these boxes: working as a principal investigator for a contract research organization (CRO). Dr. Miracle will discuss why she was experiencing burnout in her role as an infectious disease doctor, how her new career provides a better work-life balance, and how you can explore being a principal investigator. 

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode120

 

In this episode we’re talking about:

• Dr. Miracle’s path from ID doc to principal investigator
• What exactly is a principal investigator
• How work-life balance can influence your career journey
• Whether additional training is needed to be a principal investigator
• Jill’s day-to-day work in her current role and how she connects with patients
• What types of physicians are best suited for this role
• Typical compensation and how to get started as a principal investigator

 

Links for this episode:

Clinical Trial Site - Here you can search on the clinical trials in your area and see if they need a sub-investigator. 

LinkedIn for Physicians Course - This fun course shows you how to create a stand-out profile on LinkedIn and use the powerful features to advance your career goals. The short video lessons guide you step-by-step on how to grow your connections, network successfully, and search for and apply to jobs. Included are cheat sheets for each lesson, examples of physician profiles, and a bonus PDF on how to rock your informational interviews.