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Physician Career Resources Blog
View all postsA Different Script - Preparing for Legal Issues in Life and Medicine
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - June 17, 2021
Dr. Mitchel Swindt offers his experience-based opinion on preparing for legal eventualities in your professional and personal life with the assistance of expert counsel.
How to Handle a Poor Performance Review
By Tammy McKinney, RN - June 1, 2021
Performance reviews can be anxiety-inducing, but what about in the catastrophic worst-case-scenario? After testing, you receive a horrible grade of your performance that leaves something to be desired. How do you best recover gracefully from such a blow?
Physician Curriculum Vitae Tips: Selling Career Accomplishments
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - May 25, 2021
In this post Dr. Faith Coleman provides some tips for selling your career accomplishments in your curriculum vitae.
Alternative Career Options for the Burned Out Physician
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - May 13, 2021
For physicians burned out by the busy nature of patient care, there is great reassurance in knowing about the plethora of alternative career options available. From writing to consulting, here is a list of diverging career paths doctors can take when leaving medical practice.
Limitations and Pitfalls of Telemedicine
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - May 4, 2021
The landscape of telemedicine is vast. New companies sprout often, and the structure varies widely. The following comments are based on the author's decade of providing startup advice to new companies and delivering consults on various telemedicine platforms for companies spread across the country.
Alternative Health Care Careers for Those Who Need a Break from Patient Care
By Tammy McKinney, RN - April 29, 2021
For those who need a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday patient care, there are many alternative career options open to healthcare workers. From insurance specialists to authors, there are many viable options available to those with a medical background.
So What is Physician Re-entry?
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - April 27, 2021
After a number of years off the job, physician re-entry can be a daunting task. Here is a list of recommendations, as presented by the American Medical Association, for best practice tips on returning to the workforce after an extended leave of absence.
Following Up on an Application Without Sounding Desperate
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - April 20, 2021
Following up after the submission of a job application is a gray area. On one hand, you don't want to be too immediate to give the sense that you are desperate, but you also shouldn't wait too long and be thought of as apathetic. Within this article are a few helpful tips for toeing this line with deft.
Merit Badges and Early Retirement
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - April 8, 2021
Administrative bureaucracy has a tendency to crush the spirit of those working on the front lines. This article serves as a lament from one physician on the notion of merit badges, and mandated recertifications.
Financial Pros and Cons of Locum Tenens
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - April 6, 2021
Being a locum tenens physician means you are operating as an independent contractor, not an employee. There are different financial obligations, pros and cons that come with being a contractor vs an employee. But what exactly are they?
