It’s been well-documented that America is in the midst of a physician shortage. The unfortunate news for patients and clinicians alike is that the physician shortage dilemma is only expected to get worse – a situation that could potentially lead to poorer health outcomes for many...
Being a physician means you can never stop learning. But there are only so many hours in a day, right? For today’s busy doctors, podcasts offer a way to go online and gain the latest insights on a variety of medical topics – quickly and from...
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...
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...
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...
While you definitely know your stuff from years of preparation, it’s no secret that new attending physicians have a lot of questions heading into their new roles. A new job can always be stressful, but it’s important to be confident, to remember your training, and to...
When choosing the best state in which to work as a physician, you should keep several factors in mind: pay scale, cost of living, benefits, rate of malpractice suits, geographic quality of life (i.e. crime rates, education, transportation, healthcare), and physician density. Take all these...
Maybe you’ve heard about the perks of working locum tenens after your residency or fellowship, and it sounds like a pretty good gig. After all, what’s not to like about extra income, flexibility, variety, travel, and work/life balance. But you don’t know…what you don’t know, right?...