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View all postsSaving Money on Taxes After a Low Income Year
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - March 26, 2021
For many working in healthcare 2020 was a lower income year. Don't let tax time hit you harder than you were expecting, here are a few tips on how to best arrange your finances at the end of the year for the highest return.
Alternative Careers in Medicine: Internal Consulting
By David Beran, DO - March 24, 2021
If you're tired of the daily grind with patient work and aren't up to the busy traveling life of external consulting, internal consulting may be an interesting career option. Here are 8 questions about the profession dissected for easy comprehension.
Tax Planning for Physicians and Their Families
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - March 17, 2021
Tax season can be brutal for many. This article offers an extensive list on deductions, exemptions, and tax credits for physicians and their families to utilize this April.
11 Questions Physicians Should Ask During A Job Interview
By David Beran, DO - March 3, 2021
While you must be prepared to answer questions in a job interview, you must also be equally prepared to ask questions of your own. Here are 11 questions that are sure to get you all the information you need regarding your prospective new employer.
Healthcare Leaders Can Convert Mistakes Into Opportunities
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - February 24, 2021
Leadership is a major responsibility that requires humility, accountability, and an open mind. While it may be easy to push blame onto that of the subordinates who've made mistakes, the ultimate fault resides with the leader responsible for managing them. Here are just a few best practices on how to deal with the mistakes of others as a leader.
Best Practice Social Media Use for Healthcare Professionals
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - February 16, 2021
In March 2020, we put out an article on things to avoid posting on social media as a professional. In essence, all the "don'ts." Today we'd like to talk about some best practice policies instead, all the "do's" you should be concerned with.
7 Reasons Why I Chose To Be A Generalist Physician
By David Beran, DO - February 11, 2021
In a profession filled with dozens of different specialties, I chose to be a generalist. But with so many diverging paths, why opt for something more general? The flexibility of this physician career path alone is enough to make it enticing for many, but here are seven reasons why I chose to be a generalist.
How to "Reference Check" a Potential Employer
By Riia O'Donnell - February 9, 2021
33% of new hires admit to quitting their jobs within the first 90 days. When you sit down to be interviewed, you must consider that you're also interviewing the company for yourself to see if they're a good fit for your expectations. Here are three best practice tips on how to "reference check" your employer before signing any contracts.
COVID-19 Reduces In-Person Site Visits for Resident Physicians
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - February 4, 2021
For candidates seeking opportunities in common specialties, waiting for an in-person visit may be risky. If an appealing offer is made in-hand, even without an in-person visit, residents and fellows might have no choice but to forgo the traditional site visit and accept.
How to Respond to Patients Who Decline Recommended Treatment
By Tammy McKinney, RN - January 29, 2021
As a Hospice nurse, one of the most common questions that I get is, “How do you deal with people who refuse treatments that can cure them?” Ethically, we know that patients have rights to make their own choices, but we end up in a dilemma when it goes against our instincts. Our fears kick in and we scramble to find a way to convince or even force our patients to do what we see as the “right” thing. But is our "right" their "wrong?"