Early Career Physicians
Early career physicians and medical students are the future of medicine and they have unique needs, interests and challenges. Early Career Physicians (ECP) is a section dedicated to early career
physicians and medical students.
Purpose: support the development of the early career physician and physicians in training as advocates for the betterment of public health through education, networking, leadership development and programming surrounding the unique needs of the early career physician
Chairs: Matthew Lecuyer, MD and Urvashi Pandit, MD
If you would like to get involved in the Section, sign up here.
Resources for Early Career Physicians in DC
Road to Residency Video Series
Next Step: Residency - Overview (Dr. Jillian Catalanotti, GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Reaching Residency - Personal Statement (2022)
Reaching Residency - Acing Your Residency Virtual Interview (2022)
Financial Wellness for Early Career Physicians
Retirement Savings Challenges for Women and Strategies to Help Overcome Them (Keaton Macut, Asset Strategy Consultants)
Financial wellness for early career physiciansLearn more about MSDC's financial wellness options
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Young Physicians Section
Physician employee, partner, or owner? 3 paths for young doctors.
Residents and Fellows Section
Coming soon
Medical Student Section
Coming soon
Early Career Physicians Section Activities
MSDC Office
1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC
Date: September 10, 2025 | Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: MSDC Headquarters (1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Ste 400, Washington DC 20004)
Format: Expert Panel Discussion
Transform Your Career and Well-being Through Strategic Coaching
Are you a physician looking to advance your leadership skills, enhance your practice management, or find better work-life integration? Join us for an insightful panel discussion exploring how executive and lifestyle coaching can revolutionize your medical career.
What You'll Discover
The Strategic Advantage of Executive Coaching
- Leadership development tailored specifically for healthcare environments
- Enhanced communication skills for patient care and team management
- Career advancement strategies for clinical and administrative roles
- Conflict resolution and decision-making in high-pressure medical settings
The Wellness Benefits of Lifestyle Coaching
- Sustainable approaches to managing physician burnout
- Work-life integration strategies that actually work in demanding medical schedules
- Stress management techniques for high-stakes healthcare environments
- Building resilience while maintaining compassionate patient care
Making the Right Choice for Your Career Stage
- When to seek executive coaching versus lifestyle coaching
- How to identify which type of coaching aligns with your current professional goals
- Real-world success stories from physicians who have transformed their careers
- Practical steps to begin your coaching journey
Your Panel
Moderator Nada Mallick, MD: Dr. Mallick specializes in pediatric critical care and is physician chair of the Children's National Hospital Pediatric Early Recognition and Resuscitation Committee and Late Rescue Collaborative. She is also the co-leader of two hospital-wide multidisciplinary committees examining medical emergency responses and resuscitation. In a coordinated effort with many other divisions in the hospital, her team monitors safety events and recommends clinical and educational interventions to bolster quality and safety at Children's National Hospital. Her research interests include quality improvement, resuscitation, sedation and delirium.
Executive Coaching Presenter Mary Gross: Mary is a lifelong learner who is passionate about helping others continue to learn and grow as leaders, team members, and individual contributors. She uses her significant business and
consulting experience, along with strong academic credentials, to help leaders and teams find unique and effective solutions to their problems.
Before starting Human Edge Resources with Eleanor, Mary consulted to business leaders on
strategy, team effectiveness and individual development needs; facilitated organizational effectiveness interventions; and designed and delivered leadership development programs based on adult learning principles at several major financial institutions.
She has also led major change initiatives in several areas: integrating resources as a result of mergers and acquisitions, creating succession management processes, and implementing new performance management and development systems.
Most recently, Mary served as the first Director of Career Services for the Wharton MBA Program for Executives, where she delivered training programs and coached mid- to senior level executives.
Lifestyle Coaching Presenter TBA
Who Should Attend
- Practicing physicians at any career stage
- Medical residents and fellows planning their career trajectory
- Physician leaders and department heads
- Healthcare administrators seeking to support physician development
- Medical professionals considering career transitions or advancement
Why This Matters Now
In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, physicians face unprecedented challenges in balancing clinical excellence, leadership responsibilities, and personal well-being. This program provides actionable insights into how professional coaching can help you navigate these complexities while advancing your career and enhancing your quality of life.
Register today to secure your spot and take the first step toward transforming your medical practice and career satisfaction.
MSDC Mentorship Program
Do you want to help guide the next generation of physicians? Complete this short form and be paired with a mentee looking for your expertise.
