New Online Course Helps Early-Career Physicians Navigate the Critical Transition from Training to Thriving
Iowa City, Iowa , May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Developing Doctor, a leader in physician coaching and education, is proud to announce the launch of its latest online course, “Mastery and Wellness: How to Thrive As a Physician.” This innovative program is designed to equip early-career doctors with essential nonclinical skills necessary for success in the demanding field of medicine.
Created by Dr. Ben Reinking, a practicing pediatric cardiologist and certified coach, the course addresses the unique challenges faced by medical school graduates and residents as they transition into more autonomous roles. “Training teaches you to survive in medicine,” says Dr. Reinking. “But thriving as a physician—personally and professionally—requires a completely different skill set.”
“Training teaches you to survive in medicine,” says Dr. Reinking. “But thriving as a physician—personally and professionally—requires a completely different skill set.”
“Mastery and Wellness” is tailored for medical school graduates entering residency and residents preparing for the responsibilities of attending life. Participants will gain confidence in their professional identity, learn to set boundaries, build resilience, and avoid burnout. The course also offers clear frameworks for decision-making, leadership, and career planning.
In addition to these valuable skills, the course provides personalized growth strategies using DISC, VIA Strengths, and Emotional Intelligence (EIQ) assessments. Participants will have lifetime access to course materials, ensuring continued development as their careers progress.
Enrollment for “Mastery and Wellness” is now open at The Developing Doctor’s website. Early registrants will benefit from a complimentary coaching session and access to a private peer community, enhancing their learning experience.
The Developing Doctor, founded by Dr. Ben Reinking, is dedicated to helping physicians create fulfilling and sustainable careers. Through coaching, courses, and content, it empowers doctors with the skills and self-awareness often overlooked in traditional medical training.
About The Developing Doctor
Dr. Ben Reinking, the founder of The Developing Doctor, is on a mission to help physicians rediscover the joy and purpose that called them to medicine. As a practicing pediatric cardiologist and medical educator, he intimately understands the challenges that can lead to burnout and disillusionment among doctors at all career stages. Through The Developing Doctor’s coaching programs, Dr. Reinking empowers medical students, trainees, and practicing physicians to thrive personally and professionally. He draws on his extensive clinical and leadership experience and his journey of overcoming burnout to guide clients in developing the self-awareness, resilience, and communication skills that are key to navigating the complexities of modern medicine. What sets The Developing Doctor apart is Dr. Reinking’s holistic approach, which recognizes that finding fulfillment as a physician requires aligning one’s work with one’s values, strengths, and passions. By partnering with clients to gain this clarity of purpose, set meaningful goals, and take balanced action, he helps them create careers that energize rather than deplete them. At the heart of Dr. Reinking’s work is a belief in the transformative power of coaching to help physicians not just survive but truly thrive in their roles as healers, leaders, and educators. Through The Developing Doctor, he is nurturing a movement of physicians empowered to find direction, balance, and joy in their life’s work so they can bring their best selves to the practice of medicine.
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