Dr. Graham Walker is no stranger to solving problems that matter to physicians. As an emergency medicine physician, he’s witnessed firsthand the systemic challenges that drive even the most dedicated clinicians away from the bedside. But rather than accept the status quo, he’s built tools to fight back—first with MDCalc, a clinical decision support tool used by over 70% of U.S. physicians, and now with Offcall, a platform designed to restore agency, transparency, and community to doctors navigating today’s healthcare landscape.
From the ER to Empowerment: Why Offcall Was Born
Dr. Walker’s inspiration for Offcall came from a troubling trend: physicians, often at the peak of their careers, were actively seeking to leave clinical medicine—not because they didn’t love patient care, but because the system made it unsustainable. “It wasn’t just a drift, but an active ‘Hey I want to get out of here,’” he shared. The root causes? Burnout, isolation, bureaucracy, and a lack of control over their own careers.
Offcall was created to address these issues head-on. It’s not about selling resilience or offering superficial perks like pizza parties. Instead, Offcall provides physicians with tangible tools: salary data, contract review resources, financial planning tools, and a curated platform to connect with like-minded colleagues. The goal is to help doctors move from survival mode to strategy mode, reclaiming their agency in the process.
Building Infrastructure for Physician Well-Being
Dr. Walker believes that physician well-being requires more than just mindfulness webinars. It demands infrastructure—tools, networks, and systems that respect physicians’ time, intelligence, and goals. Offcall aims to provide this infrastructure by offering transparent compensation data, practical financial and career tools, and a vibrant digital space for meaningful connection. By focusing squarely on physicians’ financial health, Offcall tackles one of the leading causes of burnout nationwide.
This approach aligns with the broader movement of physician-led platforms like Chartnote, which tackle the time-suck of documentation. Together, these platforms chip away at the systems that make medicine feel unsustainable, offering physician-led solutions to physician problems.
What’s Next for Offcall?
Offcall has exciting developments on the horizon, including the release of market metrics, new ways to showcase their product, and partnerships aimed at helping physicians build wealth and career flexibility outside of traditional roles. These initiatives reflect Offcall’s commitment to evolving alongside the needs of the physician community.
A Physician-Led Future
Dr. Walker’s journey from emergency medicine to tech entrepreneur underscores the power of physician-led innovation.By identifying the challenges that drive physicians away from the bedside and creating tools to address them, he’s helping to build a future where doctors can thrive both professionally and personally. Offcall is more than a platform; it’s a movement towards a more sustainable and empowering practice of medicine.
For more insights and updates, visit Offcall and follow Dr. Walker on LinkedIn.
For more insights on how AI is transforming healthcare documentation, visit Chartnote’s official blog.
About Chartnote
Chartnote is revolutionizing medical documentation one note at a time by making generative AI, voice-recognition, and smart templates available to any clinician. We know first-hand that completing notes while treating patients is time-consuming and an epic challenge. Chartnote was developed as a complementary EHR solution to write your SOAP notes faster. Focus on what matters most. Sign up for a free account: chartnote.com
