If achieving work-life balance proves challenging within your clinical position, transitioning to a medical director role at a benefit management company could offer a potential solution for you. Our guest today, Dr. Michele Cho Dorado, is a pediatric gastroenterologist and medical director. She is also a children's book author and founder of Bright Futures EDG. Dr. Cho Dorado will be sharing how and why she got into the role of medical director at a benefit management company, what her day-to-day work is like, qualifications for this job, typical compensation, and how you can pursue this type of role. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode144   In this episode we’re talking about: Why Dr. Cho Dorado decided to leave her role as pediatric gastroenterologist How leaving her clinical role freed up mental space and opened new doors to creative entrepreneurial pursuits  Michele’s typical day in her current role Her perspective on peer-to-peer calls   How to know if you’d be a good fit for this role What qualifications are needed for these roles Compensation ranges for medical directors   Links for this episode: Website: www.BrightFuturesEDG.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @brightfuturesedg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelecd/