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Why Licensed To Live?

Attention: Health Professionals
Ever feel as if you've lost control of your career? Do you feel like you need to push the reset button?

If you are...

  • Tired of uncertainty
  • Struggling to find the balance in your career
  • Frustrated with pay cuts, extended shifts, or insurance woes

Then it's time to change your life and carve out the career of your dreams.

Join me at Licensed to Live The Conference July 14-16, 2023, live from the The Bellevue Philadelphia, as we explore the vast possibilities available to you as a physician or health executive and help you ignite your career into the life you desire.

Come and hear from expert health professionals as they offer actionable, dynamic, and inspirational information, and get ready to leave...

  • Inspired
  • Ready to create the career you love
  • Licensed to live

It's time for you to be happy!

2023 Speakers


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Dr. Stephanie Freeman
Best-selling Author, Critical Care Physician, Speaker, Consultant


As one of the nation’s most acclaimed ICU physicians, Stephanie E. Freeman, MD is a board certified Critical Care physician, a best-selling author, speaker, and consultant. In addition, she is THE expert in helping doctors discover alternative careers in medicine.

As Founder and Chief Medical Advisor of DrStephanieICU.com, Dr. Stephanie discusses real world career strategies to help physicians “think outside the box” regarding their careers. By sharing advice on how to find alternative careers in medicine, Dr. Stephanie helps physicians practice medicine on their own terms.

Dr. Stephanie earned her Medical Degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and her Critical Care Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Stephanie also completed a Geriatrics fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She obtained her Masters of Business Administration at Auburn University.


Dr. Lisa Herbert
Physician Leadership Coach


Dr. Lisa Herbert is a board-certified family physician, executive leadership coach and DE&I consultant with over 25 years of experience of providing primary care and serving as a healthcare leader. She utilizes her unique background and extensive experience of being a physician and a healthcare leader in hospital administration, public health and the health insurance industry to offer coaching, consulting, workshops and training to help physician’s transition into effective leaders with the support of their organizations.


Yvette McQueen MD
Emergency Physician and The Travel Doctor


Yvette McQueen MD is a global physician on a mission to educate about health, travel wellness and disease prevention. She is an Emergency Medicine physician and Travel Doctor; working as a physician across the US and the Caribbean. Dr. McQueen also serves as a travel group physician ensuring healthy and safe travel of the clients before and during the international trip. Dr. McQueen is a speaker, blogger, bestselling author x 3, consultant, CPR and First Aid instructor; wilderness emergency care training and international teaching for the American Heart Association. She has traveled to 30+ international countries for exploring; organizes medical missions to Africa, hospital training/teaching in Rwanda and Tanzania; and participates in international church missions. She also provides Wellness Lifestyle Coaching, Wellness Retreats, and a member of the Wellness Tourism Association.


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Dr. Carol Penn
Board Certified Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine Physician


Dr. Carol Penn is a physician board certified in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine with a focus on mind body medicine; arts medicine; and nutrition medicine emphasizing prevention and wellness to optimize human potential. Additionally, Dr. Penn, has a strong interest in integrative approaches to palliative care medicine and is a published researcher in End of Life Care and Mind Body Medicine. A popular and frequently sought-after national speaker, Dr. Penn is also author of Meditation in a Time of Madness.


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Dr. Kina Peppers, MD FACOG
Women's Healthy Lifestyle Coach


Dr. Kina Peppers is a highly acclaimed board certified OBGYN, dynamic speaker, and Women’s Healthy Lifestyle Coach. She is also a retired Lieutenant Colonel, veteran with over 24 years of service, and two tours in the red zone of Iraq earning her a Bronze Star. As an accomplished OBGYN with over 20 years of medical expertise and delivering comprehensive healthcare, Dr. Kina faced her own health crisis and has a passion for helping women take control of their health.


A true advocate, Dr. Kina is focused on patient outcomes and total well-being. She is adept at empowering women by educating regarding preventative, therapeutic, and surgical options. Additionally, she is a philanthropist who encourages active involvement in the global advancement of women’s medicine. She is known for having a great rapport, which enhances the clinical experience while maintaining the trust of her patients. This has been critical to her success in delivering quality care with measurable outcomes.


Dr. Bonzo Reddick
Chairman of Community Health and Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Mercer University


Doctor Bonzo is the chair of Community Medicine, the associate dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and a professor of Family Medicine at Mercer University School of Medicine in Savannah, GA, where he was also born and raised. After receiving his BS degree from Morehouse College and MD degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, Bonzo moved to North Carolina, where he completed his family medicine residency at the University of Carolina at Chapel Hill. Bonzo has won 14 teaching awards and has developed a national reputation as an innovator in medical education. He is on the trustee board for the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Foundation. He completed 2 faculty development fellowships at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also obtained an MPH degree with an added interdisciplinary certificate in health disparities.


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About Your Host, Doctor Jarret 

Jarret “Doctor Jarret” Patton is the founder and CEO of DoctorJarret, PLLC, a firm which helps educate, enlighten, and improve healthcare. He shares his work, mission, and purpose through books, coaching programs and public speaking engagements.

Doctor Jarret’s work can be seen in medical literature, journals, news segments, radio, and books primarily focused on general pediatrics, cultural competency, and health equity. He has personally written four books including “Licensed to Live: A Primer to Rebuilding Your Life After Your Career is Shattered” a #1 best-selling book which was awarded Memoir of the Year from the Indie Authors Legacy Awards.

Doctor Jarret has served thousands of children in eastern Pennsylvania through his dedicated career as a pediatrician and Medical Director for over 20 years. His servant leadership and devotion to advocating for children’s issues has led him to become a change agent in healthcare. As a former President of Medical Staff at an 8-hospital system, Doctor Jarret has worked with fellow leaders to promote both children’s health and equity in challenging and complex environments.

Aside from his years of successful work in pediatrics and coaching, Doctor Jarret has advised in regional and national committees, such as: The Joint Commission, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Hospital Association. His post-medical training included fellowships with organizations such as the Disparities Leadership Program at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Cultural Competency Leadership Fellowship with the Health Research and Educational Trust.

Doctor Jarret received his B.S. in Chemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana. After completing undergraduate studies, he attended Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine to complete his medical degree. He also completed his pediatric residency at New York University and Bellevue Hospitals in NYC.

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