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View all postsImmigration Options and Services for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
By Ayesha Khan, MD - March 13, 2015
The USA can be compared to Disney World, especially for International Medical Graduates (IMGs), because “here, dreams come true.” It is not astonishing that US medical hospitals and residency programs
Communication: The Critical Accompaniment to Clinical Skills
By Christiana Davis, MD - February 27, 2015
You have been trained to examine patients, obtain medical histories, order and perform diagnostic tests, interpret tests, and treat illnesses. You also counsel patients on how to take preventive measures
"The Care of the Patient" - A Legacy
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - February 25, 2015
"One of the essential qualities of the clinician is interest in humanity, for the secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient." Frances W. Peabody, MD, October 22, 1926 The
Maintain Provider Credibility by Looking the Part
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - February 16, 2015
Negative bias toward overweight and obesity saturates American society. Obese people are vulnerable to being stereotyped as lazy, undisciplined, intellectually inferior, and lacking in willpower. Prejudice
Preventing Healthcare Worker Burnout
By MaryAnn DePietro - February 12, 2015
One of the reasons why someone may choose healthcare as a career is his or her desire to help people. Although working in the medical field can be gratifying, it can also present some challenges unique
Top Reasons Physician Candidates Don't Get Contacted
By Daniel Hadley - February 10, 2015
Lack of Board Certification Being board certified is increasingly more important for physicians today than it was 15 or 20 years ago. The advancements in technology and changes in best practices for
Career Options for International Medical Graduates
By Christiana Davis, MD - February 6, 2015
The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), through its program of certification, assesses whether physicians graduating from medical schools outside the US are ready to enter
What to Do When a Patient Threatens to Sue
By Rachel Ragosa - February 2, 2015
Most people choose a career in medicine because they enjoy caring for others. Even with the best of intentions, things can go wrong. As a result, a patient may become angry and threaten to sue. It
Top 15 Things I Wish I Knew Before Medical School
By Susan Kerrigan, MD - January 29, 2015
Medical school is expensive! I went to an out-of-state school instead of staying at my in-state school for the prestige. You will learn the same knowledge and still be called a doctor once you graduate,
Tips for IMGs' First Job Search
By Christiana Davis, MD - January 6, 2015
Every year, thousands of foreign doctors come to the United States with the hope of landing that elusive job. Often times, they do this without counting the cost, and there are unanticipated challenges
