From Clinical to Courtroom: What It’s Like to Work as a Law Firm Doctor

Guest post by Dr. Charles Bowers Most doctors don’t enter into the field of medicine to join a law firm. If you’re like me, then your journey likely began with a simple desire to help others and make a positive difference in society, and the medical field seemed like the best way to do so. However, there comes a certain point in your life and career that your expertise as a medical professional may provide you the opportunity to have a different positive impact on as great a number of people as one did in private practice. In my case, this opportunity was presented as the chance to be the in-house Medical (forensic) physician for a highly respected law firm Ross Feller Casey. People often ask me what it’s like to go from clinical practice to law, and while there are many nuances, there are a few main points that help to provide an understanding: • Lawyer stereotypes aside, doctors and attorneys are actually very similar – In my mind, these are the two most honorable professions. Both good doctors and good lawyers are studious, hardworking, and empathetic. They care about their patients and clients, and they help them using their own set of different but valuable skills. • You’re still helping people, just in a different way – In clinical practice, you directly see the positive impact you have on people’s lives, whether by diagnosing and effectively treating an illness or performing a successful surgery. As in-house medical consultant, you help patients/c...
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