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Physician Career Resources Blog
View all postsChoosing Your Medical Specialty - Internal Medicine
By Melody Covington, MD - August 6, 2015
Why I Decided to Become an Internist In order to answer the question of why I pursued a career in internal medicine, I must first provide insight into why I chose to practice medicine altogether. I grew
Staying Healthy in Healthcare
By MaryAnn DePietro - July 16, 2015
If you work in healthcare, you know what an interesting and rewarding career it can be. Doctors, paramedics, technicians and nurses all play a part in making people’s lives better. They have an opportunity
Support Organizations for Minorities in Healthcare
By Angie Best-Boss RN - July 9, 2015
Blacks, Hispanics and American Indians make up almost a quarter of the U.S. population, yet as a group account for only 6 percent of physicians, 9 percent of nurses and 5 percent of dentists. According
Rap Video Solves Hospital Readmission Rate Problems
By Michael Jones - July 2, 2015
Editor's note: Okay, we admit that our title may be (more than) a little sensational, this rap video probably won't really solve any readmission rate problems. But, it does use an R. Kelly song to parody
Vacation With a Purpose: Exploring Volunteer Opportunities in Healthcare
By Angie Best-Boss RN - June 25, 2015
Most of us get into the medical field because we like helping people. We get a deep sense of satisfaction from offering our services to our patients. Sometimes, however, we desire to do more, whether
What is the Promise of Personalized Medicine?
By Anya M. - June 23, 2015
The era of personalized medicine, also known as precision medicine, has been burgeoning for decades – ever since the advent of the Human Genome Project in 1990, which culminated with the completion
Understanding Non-Compete and Restrictive Covenants in Physician Contracts
By Rachel Ragosa - June 11, 2015
Some of the most controversial aspects of physician employment contracts are restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements. While the AMA has been adamantly opposed to restrictive covenants, they
Thank You Notes: The Forgotten Job Search Tool
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - June 2, 2015
The Forgotten Job Search Tool People often ask me if candidates should still send thank you notes after interviews. Other people wonder if the advice to send a thank you note applies to healthcare
For Graduating Residents and Fellows: Employed or Private Practice Model?
By Susan Kerrigan, MD - May 28, 2015
You are completing the formal training of your specialty and are now faced with how and where to practice medicine. Medical schools and residencies provide little information on the business of medicine.
Managing Conflict and Tension within a Healthcare Team
By Anya M. - May 22, 2015
Workplace conflicts may be inevitable in all professions imbued with a hierarchical structure. However, the consequences may be especially dire when the healthcare team is rendered dysfunctional due
