“From my interactions with Peter and CPPR, I learned the value of receiving input from an objective individual who has the training and expertise to help physicians manage our opportunities and challenges. Peter could not have been more understanding of my needs and accommodating to my very challenging schedule. My discussions with Peter helped me negotiate a decision to accept a position at a different university and to craft a plan which allowed me achieve a better balance between my professional and personal goals. Peter has lived the life of both an academic and private practice physician and is remarkably skilled at combining this life experience with his training as a coach to help clients.

“I have great personal and professional respect for Dr. Moskowitz and would most enthusiastically recommend his services to any physician seeking a better perspective on his / her life.”

R. Lawrence Moss, MD
Surgeon-in-Chief
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
Professor and Chief of Pediatric Surgery
Yale University School of Medicine
Phone: (203) 785-2701

“I have encouraged many of my troubled or burned out colleagues to seek coaching from Peter. Once you commit to improving your life, Peter can help you to begin the journey.”

“Going to see Peter Moskowitz was one of the best things I did while deciding to leave clinical pediatrics. His practical suggestions helped me focus on my own desires and skills and take the steps necessary to identify what I wanted to do and how to do it. He encouraged me to talk with people in the fields I was considering and even found me useful contacts in those areas himself.

“I am now an epidemiologist interviewer for the California Department of Health Services and a published writer of fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction, some of which can be viewed at www.jansteckel.com. I am so much happier and healthier

than when I was working for an HMO. Peter’s wonderful combination of good sense, practical coaching skills, sensitivity and caring helped me make the transition to a much more satisfying life.”

Jan Steckel, MD
Pediatrician

Radiologist

“After relocating my family to accept a ‘near-perfect’ job with a radiology group, I found myself increasingly unhappy in a work environment that wasn’t a good fit. I was physically exhausted, psychologically frazzled and emotionally on edge. I felt trapped and without any viable options.

“Thankfully, I discovered Peter Moskowitz, MD and the Center for Professional and Personal Renewal. Peter’s superb communication skills and coaching techniques, coupled with his experiential understanding of the world of medicine, created a highly effective coaching environment. With Dr. Moskowitz’s

guidance, I was able to leave my practice and create opportunities for myself that are in accord with my professional and personal goals.

“I recommend him without reservation to all individuals, especially healthcare professionals, who desire more balanced and fulfilling professional and personal lives.”

Diane Newton, MD
Diagnostic Radiologist

Family Practice Physician

“Coaching helped me sort through and clarify some rather vague ideas I had. It was reassuring for me to get validation of my concerns about my present situation, and encouragement that trying something new was a healthy thing to do. Peter helped me discover goals that I didn't know I had. Most of all, Peter gave me confidence in my ability to make a positive change.”

Ken McNichols, MD
Family Practice Physician

Pediatrician

"Three years ago I decided to be what I always desired: a medical broadcaster. I had no experience. Today I am busy in radio, TV, and print. Peter has helped me engineer a plan that allowed me to follow my dream and still keep my feet on the ground as a doctor, parent, and spouse.”

Glen Miya, MD
Pediatrician

Since our work together, much has changed in my life for the better. You were instrumental in helping me find what I needed to do to feel better about my life, my relationships, and my professional aspirations. You also gave me the courage to go out and accomplish it! Thanks again for your help; my life is transformed and I feel fortunate.

Melissa Olken, M.D., Ph.D.
Internal Medicine Specialist
Portage, Michigan

Emergency Room Physician

“I sought the Peter’s help because of progressive burnout in my emergency medicine practice. Through completing a series of mind-opening structured exercises, I was able to develop a better awareness of my life values and goals and to rebalance my priorities. The result was a successful return to my practice with renewed energy and enthusiasm.”

Robert Mueller, MD, FACEP
Emergency Room Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician

"I can't thank you enough for pushing me down the path to where I am now. When I first contacted you, I was in a deep, dark hole of despair. I was doing what I had "always wanted to do", but it was no longer working for me. Every day I felt as though I was slogging through piles of work just to get up the next day and do it all again. I could not see any way to change my situation for the better.

My work with you helped me to see where all of my hours were being spent, and how I would rather be spending them. Having to be accountable to a career coach forced me to really work through my issues. Your coaching guided me to make my own decisions about what would work for me. You gave me emotional support and validation that I was not less of a doctor because I was choosing to veer from the traditional path. The most helpful quote was, "Would you want your bedroom to still be decorated as it was when you were 18?" I envisioned all of the koala bear posters and shuddered. You continued, "You made your decision to follow this
career path as a teenager. It is completely valid to change your mind now as an adult if the original plan is no longer working."

You asked me to write about the life I would truly like to be living. I wrote, "family time and relationships that carry us through the remainder of our lives. Work life on the backburner, enough money to do the important family things, but not so involved (in work) that it leeches enjoyment and time out of everything else. I wrote that in 2003. I arrived at my goal with two years to spare! Thank you so much!"

Susan Harmon, M.D.
Emergency Medicine Physician