how to become a successful doctor

What makes a doctor successful ?

High IQ ?Hard work ?Surgical skillsRich parents ?EQ ?Good PR ?Good looking wife ?

Dr Aniruddha Malpani, MDwww.drmalpani.com

What makes a doctor happy ?

Money ?Fame ?Lots of patients ?

Lost art of healing

Biggest bottleneck

Invest in yourselfProfessional developmentPersonal development

Improving productivityTechnology

Personal productivity appsEMRUse systems to get things done ( checklists)

PeopleGet a coachUse a virtual assistantFind a mentor

Doctors vs doctorsRespect themProvide feedback. Educate them

Refer the patient back to them

Real life skillsDelegateMentorMicromanageLeadership skillsPolitical skillsAsk vs Tell

Real life skillsCuriosityScepticismWillingness to learn new stuffOptimismMuch more to life than medicine !

Happy to answer all questions !How can I improve my pregnancy

rates ?How can I get more patients ?How much should I charge ? How can I become more famous ?How can I delight my patients ?

I hope to learn more from you than you do from me !Lots of wisdom in this room. Let’s share

this !Need to learn from each other. The

more you give, the more you get !Clinical pearlsTips and tricksStrategies which have workedCopy ! Adapt ! Borrow ! Steal !