Curious if your EMR frustrations could actually lead to a new career path? This episode might spark something unexpected.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jonathan Komar, a physician who turned his curiosity about improving electronic medical records into a dynamic career in clinical informatics. What started as building templates and optimizing workflows in his own practice evolved into consulting, leadership, and system-wide impact across multiple clinics. Dr. Komar shares how physicians can explore informatics without leaving clinical work, the wide range of roles available, and why your frustrations with inefficient systems might actually be pointing you toward an exciting new direction.

In this episode we're talking about:

What clinical informatics is and the many directions it can take
How to recognize early signs that informatics might be a good fit
Simple ways to get involved, including becoming a "super user"
How to build experience and credibility without formal certification
Different career paths including consulting, training, and product development
Opportunities to earn income through side gigs and part-time roles
Why physician input is critical in shaping the future of healthcare technology

Links for this episode:

Dr. Jonathan Komar - LinkedIn Profile

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