Humans are social creatures. Our connection to others enables us to survive, thrive, and feel fulfilled about our lives. In general, humans do better when they’re active and engaged. On the other hand, as we age, social isolation can cause a number of negative reactions to...
Interviewing for a job as a physician typically means several interviews where you and the hospital or HR department decide if you’re a good fit for the opportunity. However, once an offer is made, it’s time to get down to the nitty gritty – meaning getting...
For many physicians, being a locum tenens provides the flexibility, freedom and pay to create a perfect work/life balance. When caseloads can’t wait for newly hired doctors to come on board, many hospitals, clinics or practices fill the gap with locum tenens physicians. While many physicians...
Congrats! After putting in hours and hours, consuming gallons of coffee and getting by on 3 hours of sleep a night you’ve completed your residency. And if you’re like many newly-minted physicians, the question now is – “What do you I do next?” While everyone is...
Psychiatrists are in short supply everywhere, and the lack of these highly skilled health professionals is particularly severe. Many of the issues that drive the general physician shortage contribute to the lack of psychiatrists including an aging workforce and physician burnout due to COVID-19. There’s also a...
Healthcare facilities rely on locum tenens to ensure they’re able to meet patient demand. Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit – with many doctors and other clinicians leaving due to burnout, furlough or layoffs – locum tenens opportunities have become more plentiful than ever. Physicians who take...
When it comes to getting your morning off on the right foot, there’s a lot that can happen that will affect how you perform during the day. Making small adjustments to your morning routine can put your brain and body in a better place to help you...
From providing patient care during a long shift to completing important exams and evaluations, being a resident physician can be full of stressful situations. Unfortunately, many residents ultimately get burned out. A growing number of studies show that burnout, characterized by the loss of emotional, mental,...
If you’re a physician who’s been practicing for many years, you are probably frustrated by the digitization of medicine. You’re a clinician and that’s what you want to focus on, but you must understand some of the technology out there today to do your job...