Chief medical officers became a hot, new career choice for those with medical training, as employers and federal and local governments, sought an in-house expert as the pandemic swept the country in 2020 and 2021. "The pandemic unleashed a surge of demand for top management talent to fill Chief Medical Officer roles," according to ZipRecruiter chief economist Julia Pollack. To date, more than 2,900 jobs were posted in 2022, Pollack added. The demand was seen across industries, but healthcare companies saw the need to create or fill the position to help with operational and clinical management needs. For some, it...