Physician Career Transition Readiness Assessment

Welcome to your Physician Career Transition Readiness Assessment!

Answer each question based on what is true for you RIGHT NOW.

You may be tempted to apply wishful thinking and base your answer on what you would like to be true.

Don’t do that!

Even if you suddenly realize you don’t like your own answer. Because if that happens, congratulations! You’ve just identified a growth opportunity. Don’t cheat yourself out of that opportunity.

Also, there are no middle-of-the-road answer options. Make up your mind!

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I am a risk taker at work

Yea, that's me!

Sometimes

Rarely

No way! That's not me at all.

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I have a high need for reward to be motivated at work

Completely agree!

Somewhat agree

Somewhat disagree

Completely disagree

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Frequent mistakes are acceptable to me

No way!

Not really but I can live with some mistakes

Maybe not very frequent but you do anything, you'll make mistakes

Yep! Mistakes are a learning opportunity (and I really mean it).

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I seek perfection in the way I do my work

Of course I do!

I would in an ideal world, but sometimes compromise is necessary

"Good enough" is more realistic, but perfection is nice to strive for

"Done" is the new perfect, and better is the enemy of good.

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It’s ok to fail sometimes...

Not it's not OK! Not in my line of work anyway.

I hate failure but I have to accept that possibility to be able to move forward

It's not fun to fail but it's also an opportunity to learn

Fail? There is no such thing! If something is not going to work, I want to find out sooner rather than later!

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I never say I’ve done a perfect job

Of course not! That would be a dumb thing to do.

Occasionally I do say I've done a perfect job but I am not really being serious...

I usually do a great job, often maybe even perfect. Why not get the credit for it?

If you don't tell the world you've done a perfect job, who will? Even if it's not completely perfect.

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I often seek collaboration with others

No, I have my own way of doing things. Others will just get in the way.

When I have to... but I'd rather not

I may not always actively seek collaboration, but I am fine with it

I do! I am all for teamwork!

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I believe in using persuasion to influence others

Nope! I don't want to persuade others or manipulate. I am not a used car sales(wo)man!

Maybe just with my kids sometimes... I'd rather just give people the information and let them figure out for themselves what they want...

Yes, and it's often for their own good.

Yes, persuasion is the way to go. Especially at work - that's why I have all the knowledge and training.

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I thrive on / get excited by uncertainty

Are you kidding me? How can you be excited by uncertainty when so much is at stake?

Not really... although I like a good challenge sometimes if that's what you mean by uncertainly...

Yes, and that's why I go to work every day: to face the uncertainty and bring order to chaos!

Yes! Life would be too boring otherwise.

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I enjoy chasing a moving target in my line of work

Nah, I'd rather know exactly what I am dealing with and have a predictable outcome

I kinda enjoy a bit of a challenge, but the chase gets old pretty quickly

I enjoy it as long as I get to win in the end, not the target

Absolutely! That's what keep me going all day

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I show a lot of flexibility in the way I do my work

My work is not a place to be too flexible. If I know something works well, that's the way to go. If it ain't broken, don't fix it!

Sometimes I wish I could be more flexible but no. We have routines, protocols, etc. that we need to follow, and all works out well at the end of the day.

I adjust to each situation and adapt when I believe that's the best way to get things done.

Of course! One-size-fits-all approach is never a good thing. I am very flexible and enjoy it!

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I radiate creativity in the workplace

Umm.. NO! And excess creativity would actually be detrimental for what I do. This is not the place.

I try to be creative here and there, but things are usually pretty boring and predictable around here.

When I can. I enjoy creativity, but opportunities are limited in my profession.

Too much creativity! I think that's what sometimes gets me in a bit of trouble...

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I welcome ambiguity as opportunity

No I don't! Is actually stresses me out. Clarity is opportunity for me. Not ambiguity.

Ambiguity offers some opportunity but only at your own risk. Which I'd rather not take too often where I work.

Sure, when it exists for the right reason. It makes things more interesting.

Oh yes! To me it means the freedom to plot my own course and a chance to shine!

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I tend to focus on fixing what’s wrong rather than enhance what’s already working well

Of course because I am a fixer and a problem solver. That's what I am known for!

It's important not to lose sight of the good but fixing the bad is much more important. And that's what my main focus is.

I'd rather focus only on the positive if I could afford it, but there are too many problems that I simply can't ignore.

I don't find chasing problems and putting out fires particularly exciting. I'd rather let others deal with that and personally focus on going from good to great.

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I use an “evidence-based” approach when making decisions, forming opinions and taking action. I usually want solid proof that can be independently verified.

Yep. That's pretty much describes my approach. I am a very rational person.

I tend to be well-grounded but sometimes go with gut feeling, hunch or whatever it's called these days.

I try to balance the left and right sides of my brain. In some areas I am all logical and in some I just use my intuition.

Some proof may take several lifetimes to gather in sufficient amount. Sometimes you just KNOW the answer, and there is no need to worry where it came from.

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I’ve invested a lot of time, money and effort in my current career. If I change my career to something completely different, that investment will go to waste.

Not really. I've already received a good return on my investment, I am sure I can uses a lot of my skills and experience in the future, plus life is one big adventure. Let's see what the next chapter has for me!

If I know something about investing, I know not to throw good money after the bad and when to cut my losses. As long as I find something that I am really interested in, I won't hesitate to go for it.

Yeah, it's kinda going to waste which sucks. And I wish I had thought of that sooner... But something has to change. So maybe I can find a good compromise...

I don't like waste! And what else can I do? Go flip burgers? Of course I want change but what I do next has to utilize and be built upon my existing skills and experience.

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I get frustrated easily when people and/or their actions don’t meet my standards.

Nah, I've given up on expecting anything from people a long time ago. Maybe it's just my bad luck, but somehow I always end up surrounded by dummies. I don't even say anything anymore...

Guilty as charged! It's beyond me why so many people just can't get the simplest thing right. And it's their job!

I try to stay calm and make the best out of the situation. People try their best... everyone cannot be a star. So I try to cooperate.

My experience with others is always pretty good, so there is no reason to be frustrated. We get things accomplished as a team with everyone bringing something valuable to the table.

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Going back to school is the way to transition to a new career or acquire a new skill

Well, yeah! How do you think I got where I am now in the first place? I am not gonna become a floor sweeper! So, back to school for me, baby! Maybe I'll get an MBA. Many people talk about it.

I have to go back to school I think. All the careers and jobs I've looked at so far all require diplomas and certificates I don't have. Plus how else will I learn?

I've heard about some jobs that I can kinda wing it without going back to school. If I do the networking right and all. I guess it's more like 50/50. It depends.

I've had enough schooling. More than most I dare say. And I have lots of transferable skills and experience. So unless I wake up tomorrow and decide I want a job that requires a specific diploma and license, I'm done with school.

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I deserve a lifestyle that honors my professional status and accomplishments

You bet! I've worked very hard to get where I am. I should have something to show for it!

Lifestyle is important to me, but if temporary austerity is what is required to make a transition, I might agree to it.

I can be successful in many careers and fields, and most of them would allow me to have any lifestyle I want.

I am not attached to any particular lifestyle and have no obligations that would lock me in. I am ready for my life's next adventure!

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My profession is the cornerstone of my identity. This is who I am and who others know me to be. If I change it, I’ll feel out of place with myself, at home, with family, in my social circles and life in general.

Absolutely true! And this is the litmus test for any career moves I'll ever consider.

This is certainly a big part of me, and I wouldn't want to change my professional identity if I can avoid it. But I am sure I can figure something out if I am motivated enough.

Of course I am used to it, but it's not like my life depends on it. I can create a new professional identity, and I know my friends and family will fully support me in that.

My profession is just one of many occupations I can excel at. I also have many other interests, so my sense of self is not attached to my current profession in any way.

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