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By Anya M. - April 24, 2015
Earlier this week, Medscape’s annual Physician Compensation Report was released for 2015. Unsurprisingly, the average income of male physicians surveyed amounted to $284,000, which exceeded those of female
Mergers & Acquisitions in Healthcare – Who Benefits?
By Anya M. - April 21, 2015
The healthcare landscape in the U.S. over the past several decades has fueled a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) among hospitals, giving rise to so-called “mega” integrated healthcare systems,
Avoid Social Media Sins in Healthcare
By Angie Best-Boss RN - April 16, 2015
The minute Laura met Casey, she was smitten. The tow-haired little boy captured her heart as soon as she walked into his hospital room. He seemed so small sitting in his hospital bed, reading to his
Where Registered Nurses Make the Most Money
By Angie Best-Boss RN - March 19, 2015
Maybe your grandma was right. The key to happiness is to follow your heart. Then again, Grandma probably didn’t have the kind of student loan debt you do. Maybe you should follow your heart in a state
"The Care of the Patient" - A Legacy
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - February 25, 2015
"One of the essential qualities of the clinician is interest in humanity, for the secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient." Frances W. Peabody, MD, October 22, 1926 The
I Try (To Be A Nurse) | Macy Gray Parody | ZDoggMD
By Michael Jones - February 18, 2015
Editors note: We were happy to see ZDoggMD finally give nurses the respect they deserve in his new music video and wanted to share it here. After you watch and listen, pay a visit to ZDoggMD’s blog, www.zddoggmd.com,
What to Do When a Patient Threatens to Sue
By Rachel Ragosa - February 2, 2015
Most people choose a career in medicine because they enjoy caring for others. Even with the best of intentions, things can go wrong. As a result, a patient may become angry and threaten to sue. It
Pros and Cons of a Postgraduate PA Residency
By MaryAnn DePietro - January 8, 2015
Physician assistant programs can be challenging. In most cases, PA school takes about 24 to 26 months to complete. A lot of information and training is packed into a relatively short time. If you have
Balancing Medicine and Motherhood
By Susan Kerrigan, MD - December 16, 2014
We all did well in high school, went for the best college we could get into, made great grades, and worked even harder in medical school to get that coveted residency. What is the difference between
Residency Match Tips for International Medical Graduates
By Ayesha Khan, MD - December 5, 2014
International learning and job experience usually increase your competitive advantage over domestic applicants in most business fields like marketing, finance, and human resource. Unfortunately, this
