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How this physician started his consulting business

Sylvan Waller, MD
Physician
February 23, 2018

I do some of my best thinking while exercising.

A few years ago, I was swimming laps in the still-dark early morning.

Swimming is one of my favorite activities. But in a pool, it gets boring staring at the bottom, so my mind often wanders off to tackle difficult problems.

That morning, like many of you, I was wrestling with the question of how to turn my passion into a successful side gig …

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How this physician started his consulting business

3 skills that make physicians excellent in business

Sylvan Waller, MD
Physician
November 9, 2017

Let’s get one thing straight: You already have kick ass skills as a physician, skills that are valuable outside of clinical care settings. So whenever my physician friends turn to me for advice on making a transition in their career, I have to remind them: It’s not about learning new skills, it’s about translating your existing skill set to new business applications. Think digital health startup CEO, chief medical officer, …

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