Ep108: Direct Primary Care: Dream Job or Disaster? Lessons from Burnout to Building a Thriving DPC Practice with Monica McKittrick
- Dr. Disha
- Aug 22
- 2 min read
Is burnout making you question your future in medicine? You’re not alone. For many physicians, the pressures of traditional healthcare lead to stress, exhaustion, and a loss of purpose. But what if there was another way?
In this powerful episode of The Finding Financial Freedom Podcast, host Dr. Disha Spath sits down with Monica McKitterick, a physician who walked away from burnout and built a thriving Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. Monica opens up about the real challenges and rewards of DPC—what it takes to start from scratch, how to set boundaries without sacrificing patient care, and the financial strategies that make this model sustainable.
Whether you’re curious if DPC could be your dream job, or you’re preparing to make the leap yourself, this episode is packed with practical insights, cautionary tales, and inspiring takeaways.
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Key Topics Covered:
1. Is DPC a dream job or a disaster?
Monica shares the truth about life as a DPC provider, from freedom to challenges.
2. The Leap from Traditional Healthcare to DPC
Why she left a broken system for a model that prioritizes patients.
3. Financial Prep for First-Time DPC Physicians
Smart steps to take before transitioning
4. Traits of a Successful DPC Provider
The personality strengths (and pitfalls) that determine long-term success.
5. Building Boundaries Without Breaking Your Practice
How Monica protects her time while keeping patients happy
6. Hiring on a Budget
Tips for growing your team without overwhelming overhead.
7. Marketing Your DPC Practice
Tips for growing your team without overwhelming overhead.
Listener Takeaways:
Learn how to recover from burnout and rebuild a fulfilling medical career.
Discover what it really takes to start a DPC practice from scratch.
Get practical tips on financial planning, hiring, and marketing for your DPC clinic.
Find out if DPC is the right path for you—or if it might feel like a disaster.
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Host: Dr. Disha Spath and Josh Spath, The Frugal Physician
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