Think leaving clinical medicine feels impossible?
Think again. 💥
Meet Dr. Jill Monteiro — an American internist who, in 2019, looked at her primary care job in Utah (mountain views + skiing every Wednesday) and said, “Nope. I’m out.”
She traded U.S. attending life for the Swiss Alps🇨🇭. Her first “job” abroad? Planting a vegetable garden with the help of kind Swiss neighbors… while navigating conversations with little more than Danke.
Fast forward five years → Jill is now the Director of the U.S. Clinicians Market at AMBOSS. She’s built a thriving career outside of clinical medicine — and spends Saturday mornings at a German puppy training course with her Golden Retriever (who still isn’t bilingual 🐶).
👉 Watch our badass convo below
Here’s what you’ll learn in our chat:
✅ Why Jill walked away from the battle of primary care in the US
✅ How she went from freelance medical editor → AMBOSS director
✅ The messy, real truth about leaving clinical medicine (and reshaping identity)
✅ The joys + curveballs of Swiss life (spoiler: “unmöglich” = not possible 🙃)
✅ Jill’s unfiltered advice if you’re even thinking about a non-clinical pivot
And if Jill’s story lights you up — guess what? AMBOSS is hiring.
They’re looking for a Spanish-speaking physician for their Partnership Manager for Mexico & LATAM — a role where you’ll lead partnerships, shape strategy, and support med students + docs.
👉 View the Partnership Manager job posting here.
And even if you don’t check every single box? Apply anyway. If Jill’s journey proves anything, it’s that pivots happen when you raise your hand.
👉 Browse all their job openings at the AMBOSS careers page here
This is one of those stories that smashes excuses and reminds you:
Your medical degree isn’t a cage.
Career pivots ARE possible.
And yes — you CAN design your life abroad.
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Rooting for you,
