Posts by Lisa McDonald

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Why Private Practice is Better for Many Physicians — and Patients

Although the number of employed physicians exceeds that of private practice physicians nationally, I do not foresee this as a sustainable trend.  I expect that the pendulum will swing back…
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Burned out? Don’t give up on medicine. There’s a different way to practice that’s better for you and your patients.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the healthcare industry. There was a healthcare staffing shortage prior to the pandemic, and now workers are experiencing even more burnout and…

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

By sharing these suggestions with you, it is my hope that you’re able to secure the Integrative and Functional Medicine job that you’ve had your eye on. Your ideal job…
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2021 Year in Review: Personalized Medicine is Trending!

The increasing number of opportunities and clinicians obtaining an education in functional medicine are proof that root-cause, patient-centered care is going mainstream. Positions in private practices and remote opportunities are…

Three Mistakes to Avoid on Your CV & Resume

Your resume is an important marketing tool in highlighting what you have accomplished in your career, and summarizing the qualifications you have for the job for which you’re applying. It’s…
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How an Education in Integrative and Functional Medicine Can Revitalize Your Career

The integrative and functional medicine field is growing. We currently have more jobs posted on the Integrated Connections job board than I’ve seen since we launched the platform in 2015.…

Take Control of Your Job Search in Personalized Healthcare

Ready to start your job search in personalized healthcare? Lisa McDonald shares 3 things you should do before you start applying for jobs. Download our tracker HERE

NOW is the Time! Start your Career in Integrative and Functional Medicine

If you are a clinician in healthcare, more than likely you chose this career path because you wanted to improve peoples’ lives, while also fulfilling your own life’s purpose and…
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Best Practices for Employers to Conduct a Successful Virtual Interview in Integrative and Functional Medicine

Integrative and Functional Medicine practices have proven their resiliency by rapidly pivoting to telehealth in order to provide patients with the personalized approach to patient care we desperately need in…
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6 Tips for a Successful Video Interview in Integrative and Functional Medicine

Video interviews are becoming increasingly common in an employer’s vetting process in this field. Their popularity is in response to the growing Telehealth demand, and they are a reliable vetting…
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Why you’ll want to complete your program in Integrative and Functional Medicine

Lisa McDonald shares three reasons why you should intend to complete your Certification or Fellowship in Integrative and Functional Medicine.
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Five Ways to Jump-Start Your Career in Integrative and Functional Medicine with Confidence

Since I began recruiting in the Integrative and Functional Medicine field more than ten years ago, I’ve seen candidates come and go. Some succeed in finding and flourishing within their…
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Jobs in Functional Medicine: Putting Your Best Foot Forward

Since I started the Integrated Connections Job Board in 2015, historically, the number of jobs in functional medicine has declined during the summer months. However, this summer we saw the…
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Five Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make in Your Functional Medicine Job Interview

Through the many interviews I’ve conducted over the last 10 years of recruiting in Integrative and Functional Medicine, I continue to see these five mistakes that candidates make. When it…
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Interested in a Career in Integrative and Functional Medicine? Here’s How to Get Started

As the field of Integrative and Functional Medicine continues to gain prevalence in today’s healthcare landscape, I regularly receive inquiries from practitioners who are interested in pursuing a career in…