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Top 10 Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Navigating Physician Job Transitions.
Andrew J Lawton1, April Zehm2, Lindsay A Dow3
1Division of Hospital Medicine, Section of Palliative Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Journal of Palliative Medicine
|March 17, 2026
Summary
Palliative care (PC) physicians often change jobs, facing stress and uncertainty. This article offers 10 practical tips for a successful, transformative career transition, emphasizing values and meaningful work.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Palliative Care
- Career Development
Background:
- Most palliative care (PC) physicians experience job transitions during their careers.
- Limited resources and support systems exist for navigating these professional changes.
- Job transitions can cause significant stress and uncertainty for physicians.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practical guidance for palliative care physicians undergoing job transitions.
- To offer strategies for a successful and transformative professional change.
- To support physicians in aligning career moves with personal values and meaningful work.
Main Methods:
- The article is authored by a team of palliative care physicians with personal experience in job transitions.
- It presents 10 actionable tips for navigating career changes.
- Key areas addressed include communication, mentorship, relationship building, and cultural exploration.
Main Results:
- The article offers a framework for intentional job transitions.
- It emphasizes authentic communication, skilled mentorship, and relationship building.
- Strategies are provided to help physicians confidently navigate new opportunities while staying true to their values.
Conclusions:
- Job transitions, when approached intentionally, can be transformative for palliative care physicians.
- The article equips physicians with practical advice for successful career changes.
- Successful transitions support professional growth and personal fulfillment in palliative care.
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