Turning physician sabbatical dreams into reality
Turning physician sabbatical dreams into reality
Our second stop was the Galapagos. I could write pages about the inefficiencies and constant tourist checks and taxes required to get to the Galapagos, but suffice it to say that there are a lot of hoops to jump through. It’s great that there are taxes to help protect this amazing part of the world, …
Colombia was awesome. The food was great, people were really nice, and our kids’ online Spanish tutor was our tour guide in Bogota. We went to Medellin first, which is split up into distinct neighborhoods without a central plaza. We liked the tour of barrio 13 that we went on- where the drug cartels used …
For many physicians, finding someone to cover for their clinical responsibilities is the biggest obstacle to taking a sabbatical. I tried a variety of ways to find someone to cover for me, casually over a few years, before I found a good fit. Use the Physician Sabbatical Matching form. Tell me (confidentially, of course) when …
One of the major barriers for many people when they consider a sabbatical is finding someone to replace them during a sabbatical. The Physician Match pairs physicians to make sabbaticals or part time work possible. Here’s how it works: Fill out the form For physicians who want to go on sabbatical If you want to …
If you want to go on sabbatical, make it as easy on everyone else as possible. Sabbaticals are still an unusual part of a physician’s career, and there’s probably not a system or expectations in place. Make it hard for colleagues or bosses to find a reason why you shouldn’t be able to take a …
Stay in one spot This is the easiest way to minimize expenses. You’ll decrease your transportation costs if you’re moving around from place to place. Airfare will be a huge expense if you’re flying, but taking short trips every weekend will also add up. You’ll be able to take advantage of longer-term deals on housing …
This is a question I really struggled with. For many months it didn’t even occur to me not to work while on sabbatical. Like me, you have probably been working very hard for a very long time. You may not remember the last time you didn’t have a job of some kind, whether it was …
The goal of the sabbatical calculator is to help you change variables in your income, expenses, and length of sabbatical and see the impact on your finances. This calculator helps you find ways to tweak those variables to make a sabbatical possible. Income during sabbatical year Total usual yearly income: Use the income you make …
Knowing your goals and values before you go on sabbatical is absolutely essential. It may seem obvious why you want to take a sabbatical – doesn’t everyone?? – but being clear about your motivations will help ensure you get the most out of your time. And make sure to discuss these issues with your partner. …
Months ahead of time Decide on goals and anchors Financial review – what can you afford? Do you need to work more before/work during your sabbatical? Review your group’s sabbatical policy Decide on rough itinerary Find renter for house Rental agreement Find lodging at destination Decide what to do with car – store it vs …