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Physician Career Resources Blog
View all postsTaking the wrong job isn't as bad as you think
By Jack Isler, MD - September 29, 2016
There are many horror stories out there about what can happen to you when you take the wrong job. However, I can say unequivocally that I learned more from taking the wrong job than I ever did with
How to Maintain a Professional Image in the Social Media Age
By Nora Ekeanya D.O. - September 22, 2016
“Oh, no!” I said, with a concerned look on my face. “What’s wrong?” he asked. “A nurse I work with just friended me on Facebook. What do I do?” The worst fear I had as a first year resident
MOC Legislation, Cost of Hospital Owned Medical Practices, and Virtual Hospitals
By Michael Jones - September 14, 2016
Physician frustration with maintenance of certification (MOC) requirements is leading to new legislation in several states Oklahoma has already passed a new law stating that board certification cannot
Is this a job search, or a mid-life crisis?
By Ted Tsai, MD - August 31, 2016
Not long ago, I went through an “I should get a new job” phase. It wasn’t prompted by any specific dissatisfaction with my current position. I didn’t dislike my patient population or co-workers,
Where does Complementary and Alternative Medicine Fit in US Healthcare?
By Jack Isler, MD - August 18, 2016
As a physician, some of my biggest disappointments have been with colleagues who could not visualize the benefit of going beyond the usual prescription medications or surgery as the only methods of
How I Ward Off Depression in Residency
By Nora Ekeanya D.O. - August 16, 2016
“At least you took a shower today,” I thought, as I slowly put on my pajamas and climbed back into bed. A week had gone by since I last left my apartment, other than to attend some classes, and I’d
Recruiting & Retaining Rural Physicians - Avoiding Job Posting Errors - Medicare Readmission Penalties
By Michael Jones - August 11, 2016
Allee Mead with Rural Health Information Hub interviews David Schmitz David Schmitz is the Chief Rural Officer and Program Director of RTTs at the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho as well as the co-creator
Cognitive Bias and Antibiotic Overuse
By Ted Tsai, MD - August 9, 2016
Attempts to correct the problem of antibiotic overuse have typically revolved around education, with very little attention paid to psychology. A Google search for ‘antibiotic overuse’ brings up articles
ZDogg MD - 7 Years (A Life in Medicine)
By Michael Jones - July 28, 2016
Editors note: We're back with another music video from the multi-talented ZDogg MD. This one is based on the original song, 7 Years, by Lukas Graham. Similar to that original, the song tells a story of
What to Expect – First Semester in Medical School
By Arber Frakulli - July 26, 2016
I gazed out of the window of the Cessna aircraft carrying a total of 3 passengers, thinking about how far I had come, and how far I had yet to go, while I struggled to keep my mind off of the intense
