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View all postsPhysician Turnover Costs & Causes, Healthcare Recruitment Challenges Continue
By Michael Jones - October 27, 2016
Emergency medicine physician Dr. Travis Ulmer blogged about some of the reasons why new physicians often don't stick with their first jobs. The main points to this blog post have to do with new physicians
Be Prepared Mentally, Physically, and Socially for Residency
By Nora Ekeanya D.O. - October 25, 2016
Nothing compares to the apprehension of starting residency. Okay - that’s not true, but it’s really high up there on nerve-wracking firsts. I remember my first day as a resident. In a matter
7 Things Physicians Should Know About Non-Compete Clauses
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - October 20, 2016
Just as patients want to speak with specialists, physicians who have signed or are contemplating signing non-competes need to seek out advice from an employment attorney with expertise in non-competes for physicians.
Taking 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