Escaping Burnout and Reclaiming Medicine with Dr. Brittney Anderson

Dr. Peter Crane interviews Dr. Brittney Anderson, who shares her journey from severe burnout in academic and FQHC settings to building a thriving private family medicine practice. Learn practical steps for financial planning, marketing, mindset shifts, and why autonomy can restore joy in medicine.
Essential listening for any physician considering independent practice or seeking more control over patient care.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome and Dr. Anderson’s introduction
02:00 – Journey from residency to employed practice and burnout
06:00 – The Honolulu decision: resignation letter + business plan
10:00 – Why private practice after shadowing rural docs
14:00 – Mindset shifts needed for practice ownership
17:00 – Financial math: revenue, expenses, and living like a resident
22:00 – Starting lean and growing to seven figures
26:00 – Marketing, social media, and patient acquisition
30:00 – Reducing burnout through autonomy
35:00 – Advice for physicians considering private practice
38:00 – Resources: Podcast, book, and coaching

🔗 Resources Mentioned
Website: hangingashingle.com
Book: Private Practice On Purpose (available on Amazon)
Podcast: Physicians Hanging a Shingle

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