Laurel Fick is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and former residency program director who professionally pivoted in 2024 to left her academic career to start her own limited-scope primary care micropractice, Niche Medical & Consulting. As a diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, and Menopause Society Certified Provider, Dr. Fick is passionate about shifting the conversation about healthcare to one truly focused on disease prevention, longevity, and metabolic health. She is an internationally known medical educator and speaker regarding physician wellbeing and helping others on their journey towards thriving.