Do I Need a Business Degree to Land a Nonclinical Career?

A common question that comes up when discussing nonclinical careers is "Do I need a business degree?"

After completing this course, you will be able to make an informed decision about whether completing an advanced degree is going to be helpful or necessary when pursuing a new job.

The two lectures address the following topics:

  • Types of business and other advanced degrees
  • Careers for which an MBA or similar degree will be the most helpful
  • Optimal timing for completing the degree
  • The most common business degrees obtained by physicians
  • Factors to consider when selecting a program


Your Instructor


John V. Jurica, MD, MPH, CPE, FAAPL
John V. Jurica, MD, MPH, CPE, FAAPL
Family physician, medical director, hospital CMO, entrepreneur, speaker, and host of Physician Nonclinical Careers Podcast, John has interviewed and collaborated with physicians in dozens of nonclinical careers and side-gigs.
He mentors physicians who wish to pursue careers that enable them to work in their "Zone of Genius."
John has spent years interviewing physician coaches and doctors who have successfully transitioned to fulfilling unconventional careers - both nonclinical nontraditional clinical careers.
He is a sought-after podcast guest and speaker for national conferences addressing career transition.

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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