Terralon Cannon Knight, MD, is a board-certified family physician, speaker, and sought-after career coach. A native of Macon, Mississippi, she has a passion for the underserved, with much of her career spent serving communities in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Dr. Terralon is a graduate of Tougaloo College and obtained her medical degree from the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. She completed her family medicine residency at University of Texas at Houston. While she enjoys traveling and photography, her favorite pastimes include serving as chauffeur, chef, and personal assistant to Cannon, Allison, and Jackson. Dr. Terralon is the Principal of Knight Coaching, LLC, which helps physicians navigate the transition from clinical to nonclinical careers in medicine.
Becoming a doctor was a lifelong dream for me. My mission in life is to serve my community through health and healing, and that includes our community of healers! When I began practicing as a family physician, I thought I would see patients for the rest of my professional life. Who knew there were a plethora of other ways I could use my medical expertise and still work in my purpose, while creating a life I love! I promise to help you do the same…
Are you looking for a career in medicine that allows you more flexibility?
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Dr. Terralon is a highly sought after, Board-Certified Family Physician, who has held both clinical and nonclinical positions. She successfully transitioned to a nonclinical career more than ten years ago. Her experience in a variety of nonclinical positions has prepared her to equip others to make similar career shifts. Through her coaching programs, she provides medical professionals with the tools to transition to their dream career. Accountability through individual and group coaching is available.
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