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View all postsWhen You Need the Best Physician, but She Doesn’t Need You
By Ron Lewis - February 16, 2017
Remember that high school crush? Maybe it was the handsome star quarterback or a beautiful-beyond-belief cheerleader; didn’t we all fall for someone that we thought was way out of our league? Looking
J-1 (Exchange Visitor) Visa for International Medical Graduates
By Christiana Davis, MD - January 31, 2017
The most sought after visas by International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are the H-1B and J-1 visas, two visas that differ significantly. A previous post discussed H-1B visas for IMGs. In the present
Job Options for Physicians Are Endless, but Frequent Changes Aren't Wise
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - January 24, 2017
The frequent changing of rotations and departments delivers a fresh experience that has immense appeal for residents. Shifting one's mindset to the routine of life as an attending physician requires adjustment,
Advice to me on my first day of work
By Allison Clark - January 12, 2017
I clearly remember my first day as a newly graduated physical therapist. I could not believe that I had landed a job working in a children’s hospital. I was excited and anxious to start, but walking
Suffering in Silence: Can Physicians Truly Seek Mental Health Care?
By Nora Ekeanya D.O. - January 10, 2017
It started with nightmares. I would wake up frightened, covered in sweat, and searching my empty room for an intruder. It progressed. I started setting traps on my doors to see if anyone was coming
Networking for Introverts
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - January 5, 2017
7 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety & Making Great Use of Your Time People use networking events to find jobs and build referral networks. Unfortunately, if you are shy or introverted, you probably
Five Reasons Why You Are Not Getting Hired
By MaryAnn DePietro - January 3, 2017
If you’re in the market for a new position, you might be working hard to land the right job. You think you’re doing everything right; after all, you’re networking, scouring online job boards, and fine-tuning
Physician Leadership - Improve Your Management Skills with These 7 Steps
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - December 27, 2016
Physicians are, in corporate parlance, the project managers of the healthcare world. They lead cross-functional teams that treat patients. However, many doctors struggle with how to manage others’
How to Overcome Language Barriers in Patient Care
By Allison Clark - December 20, 2016
How Do You Say, “Do you speak English?” We have all seen it or done it – trying to communicate with someone who does not speak your language. Struggling through gestures, pointing, talking slowly, over
Stark Law - What You Need to Know
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - December 8, 2016
With all of the complex laws governing healthcare, doctors worry about running afoul of the law, even accidentally. Frankly, they should. One subject that causes confusion is physician self-referral.
