Apr 5, 2023
A common fear that can hold physicians back from making a career change is the fear of making the wrong choice. But what if I were to tell you there is no “wrong” choice? Today’s guest, Dr. Kimberly Hartzfeld, is a former OB-GYN who is here to discuss how she reinvented herself as a functional medicine physician. She’ll share how she knew she was ready for a change, the details of her journey, and why you are never making a wrong choice, as long as you are moving forward and staying true to your values.
You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode124
In this episode we’re talking about:
- What made Dr. Hartzfeld realize she was ready to move on from OB-GYN
- How Kim’s own health issues led her to discover functional medicine
- Identifying signs that may indicate the career path for you
- What Dr. Hartzfeld learned about opening her own practice
- Why Kim decided to close her practice and pursue an employed position
- How Dr. Hartzfeld’s family reacted to her career change
- What functional medicine physicians offer their patients
Links for this episode:
The Institute for Functional Medicine
Integrated Connections job board - Website for functional medicine jobs
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