How an Injury Turned This Doctor Into an Insurance Mogul

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Dr. Stephanie Pearson, once a successful OBGYN, faced a career-ending injury during a delivery that changed her life forever. In this episode, Dr. Brad Block explores Dr. Pearson’s dramatic shift from the operating room to the world of insurance. After battling inadequate coverage and bureaucratic hurdles, she found a new purpose: educating and advocating for physicians’ insurance needs. Dr. Pearson’s story is a powerful narrative of resilience, transformation, and relentless advocacy, providing essential insights into the importance of proper disability and life insurance for medical professionals.

Bio

Dr. Stephanie Pearson is a board-certified OBGYN turned insurance broker, specializing in disability and life insurance for physicians. After a career-ending injury, she transformed her misfortune into a mission to advocate for better insurance coverage for medical professionals. As the co-founder of Pearson Ravitz, Dr. Pearson combines her medical expertise with a passion for education, helping physicians secure their financial futures. Her work has led to significant industry changes, particularly in the treatment of female physicians and those on preventative medications.

Soundbites

1. Introduction to Dr. Stephanie Pearson [00:00:00]

   • Dr. Brad Block introduces Dr. Stephanie Pearson and her transition from OBGYN to insurance broker.

2. The Injury and Its Aftermath [00:01:00]

   • Dr. Pearson recounts the life-altering injury she sustained during a delivery and its impact on her career.

3. Battling Insurance and Legal Hurdles [00:06:00]

   • Dr. Pearson discusses the challenges she faced with disability insurance claims and workman’s comp, highlighting the bureaucratic obstacles.

4. Finding a New Purpose [00:15:00]

   • The journey from despair to discovering a new calling in insurance, focusing on educating and advocating for physicians.

5. Advocating for Industry Changes [00:28:00]

   • Dr. Pearson's efforts to change discriminatory insurance policies, particularly for female physicians and those on preventative medications.

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