A practical online mentorship programme for the non-clinical decisions that shape a sustainable professional career - from career model and location to practice design, patient trust, finances, protection and long-term growth.
Nine online modules with practical worksheets and mentor-led discussion.
Format9 online modules
DurationApproximately 45 minutes each
MethodTeaching, examples, Q&A and assignments
OutcomeA three-year Specialist Practice Plan
Nine-module roadmap
A sustainable career, built with intention.
Each module turns an important professional decision into a practical assignment. Together, the assignments form a working Specialist Practice Transition Roadmap.
01
From Specialist to Practitioner
Make the transition from postgraduate training to professional practice.
Learning objectives
Define personal and professional career goals.
Compare employment, independent and hybrid practice.
Consider solo versus group practice.
Identify a possible specialty niche.
Understand the realistic 24-36 month runway.
Practical exercise
Write your three-year professional vision.
02
Choosing Your Station
Choose where to practise before choosing the clinic.
Learning objectives
Compare metro, Tier-2/3 and semi-urban locations.
Assess population and specialty demand.
Study existing competition.
Evaluate hospitals, diagnostics and referral infrastructure.
Balance affordability with family and lifestyle needs.
Practical exercise
Shortlist three stations and score each against the key criteria.
03
Choosing the Premises
Choose functional, accessible and financially sensible premises.
Learning objectives
Compare ownership, rental and a shared chamber.
Assess accessibility, parking and visibility.
Plan waiting and consultation areas.
Identify essential infrastructure and safety needs.
Avoid unnecessary early capital expenditure.
Practical exercise
Prepare a Must Have / Good to Have / Avoid for Now checklist.
04
Designing Your Practice
Build a practice system that can be sustained.
Learning objectives
Choose full-time or part-time practice.
Set timings and appointment or walk-in systems.
Consider hospital attachment plus private OPD.
Define consultation fees and follow-up policy.
Estimate staffing and establish diagnostic and referral networks.
Practical exercise
Design your ideal working week.
05
Building a Trusted Practice
Trust is earned one consultation at a time.
Learning objectives
Improve communication and patient experience.
Establish ethical practice habits.
Develop an appropriate professional digital presence.
Build relationships with physicians and specialists.
Create referral, follow-up and reputation-building systems.
Practical exercise
Write your five-point Patient Trust Charter.
06
Money for Doctors
Clinical skill builds income; financial discipline protects it.
Learning objectives
Separate personal and professional finances.
Prepare a budget and emergency fund.
Manage loans responsibly.
Understand taxation and accounting basics.
Protect cash flow, avoid lifestyle inflation and begin disciplined investing.
Practical exercise
Prepare a monthly personal and practice cash-flow plan.
07
Protect Today, Prepare for Tomorrow
Protect your career, family and financial future.
Learning objectives
Understand professional indemnity.
Review health, life and disability insurance.
Learn the role of investments and asset allocation.
Start building a retirement corpus early.
Introduce succession and exit planning.
Practical exercise
Prepare your Protection and Retirement Checklist.
08
The 2-3 Year Practice-Building Roadmap
A patient base is built, not acquired.
Learning objectives
Set realistic expectations for the first 24-36 months.
Develop independent clinical confidence.
Build professional visibility and referral relationships.
Measure progress beyond immediate income.
Review milestones at 6, 12, 24 and 36 months.
Practical exercise
Create your 6/12/24/36-month milestones.
09
Mentorship to Independent Practice
Bring the complete Specialist Practice Transition Roadmap together.
Learning objectives
Integrate career model, station and premises.
Finalise practice systems and patient-trust strategy.
Integrate finance, insurance and retirement planning.
Identify risks and avoidable early-career mistakes.
Prepare a practical three-year implementation roadmap.
Practical exercise
Present My Specialist Practice Plan - 2026-2029.
Programme mentor
Dr. Gurdeep Singh Sohi
Family Physician - 45+ years in medical practice Founder, SOHI MEDICAL CENTRE, New Chandigarh
Your postgraduate degree gives you expertise. Thoughtful decisions turn that expertise into a sustainable career.
The programme provides general educational mentorship. Financial, tax, insurance and legal decisions should be discussed with appropriately qualified advisers. Programme dates, availability and participation details are confirmed directly by SOHI MEDICAL CENTRE.
