The DCS Open House FAQ: What The Certification Really Includes

In this episode, I answer the most common questions about The Doctor Coach School™ certification—especially the new Entrepreneur Track. I walk through who it’s for, how it’s structured, why sales is a core competency (on purpose), and exactly what it takes to graduate. If you’ve been coaching informally or you feel called to do more than your current clinical role allows, this will help you see the full picture so you can make a confident decision.

What we cover: 

• What DCS is: A 9-month professional certification (with up to 18 months to complete) that trains transformational, belief-led coaches.
• Two tracks:
  • Entrepreneur Track (now enrolling): for clinicians who want a coaching business or to integrate coaching into an existing practice.
  • Leadership & Organizational Change Track (“Intrapreneur”—coming 2026): for those who want to drive change inside institutions.
• Who it’s for: Clinical doctors (MD/DO, DDS/DMD, DPT, PharmD, PsyD/PhD—clinical, etc.) who are:
  • Already the “go-to” person for coaching/advice and want mastery,
  • Restless to help people directly (without bureaucracy), and/or
  • Ready to be paid for their purpose with rigor and ethics.
• What makes DCS different:
  1. Belief first — you become your first client (self-regulation, nervous system safety, embodied belief).
  2. Sales is a core competency — you’ll learn ethical, high-converting sales and must sign at least one real client during certification.
  3. End-to-end transformation — you’ll coach a real human from decision to result (not just peer practice).
• Structure & timeline:
  • Phase 1: Coaching Self (8 weeks) — pre-recorded lessons, weekly live skills labs, peer + mentor coaching, reflection.
  • Phase 2: Client Acquisition — story-selling, The Bridge framework, ethical sales calls, sales-call surgery, feedback. Goal: sign a client.
  • Phase 3: Client Transformation — coach your client through your program using DCS methodology with ongoing support.
  • Pace: Most complete in ~9 months; you have up to 18 months to finish depending on your program length and start point.
• Time commitment (typical week): ~4–6 hours (1–2h modules, live skills lab + mindset coaching, 1–2h peer coaching/reflection; in Phase 3, that time often becomes coaching your client).
• Support you get: Weekly skills labs, dedicated mindset coaching, mentor coaching, sales call feedback/surgery, marketing feedback, and ongoing check-ins so you don’t disappear when life gets lifey.
• Evaluation & graduation: Ongoing observations, reflections, mentor feedback, and a final recorded session with your real client scored against ICF-aligned competencies and our internal rubric. If you miss the mark, you’ll get targeted feedback and the chance to resubmit.

Links & How to Apply

• Apply now: thedoctorcoachschool.com/applynow
• Admissions helpline: 1-844-4-DCS-HELP (1-844-432-7435) — speak with an admissions agent and get your specific questions answered.
• Open House (live, recurring): Tuesdays at 8:00 PM ET and Thursdays at 12:00 PM ET.

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