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View all postsTop Healthcare Career Resources Blogs of 2021
By Blake Conner - January 3, 2022
The Healthcare Career Resources blog provides recommended reading on the topics of job searches, healthcare recruitment, and industry news from the medical field. Summarized here are the top 5 healthcare career resource articles from 2021, ranging topics from physician career opportunities to finding your specialization in nursing.
How to Adapt to Extend Your Career in Medicine
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - December 29, 2021
What worked 10 years ago is no longer the standard of care, and this expiration also applies to knowledge. In the ever-changing world of medicine, a harsh but true mantra resonates; adapt or die.
7 Things You Should Do the First 7 Weeks of Your New Job
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - November 10, 2021
You've finally landed your dream job, now you have to keep it. Making a good first impression on your colleagues and employer in the first few weeks will be critical to your long-term success in your position. Here we've collected 7 things you should be doing during the first 7 weeks of your new job.
Physicians: To Change Your Career, Change Your Perspective
By David Beran, DO - October 20, 2021
There are countless alternative career options for physicians, but more often than not, we fall into the sunk costs fallacy. We already spent a decade in school and hundreds of thousands of dollars in loans, and now we want to leave that job? This doesn't seem conducive to any good state of mind, so when changing careers, it's important to also change your perspective.
Rural Medicine: Go Small to Win Big
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - September 29, 2021
Though not as glamorous as taking jobs in the big city, rural physician jobs offer a variety of benefits. Many rural hospital teams report a higher level of camaraderie and ingenuity, and it can be easier to have a voice on a smaller team. Sometimes you need to go small to win big.
Urban, Suburban, or Rural Practice: Pros and Cons
By Laura Gilroy, MD - September 8, 2021
Many physicians dream of the day they get the free agency to choose their desired locale, rather than have their geography determined by fate. From city skylines to cornfields, there are pros and cons to every style of practice. Here is one physician's perspective on the differences between urban, suburban, and rural practice.
How to Make the Most of Your Clinical Physician Job...
By David Beran, DO - August 10, 2021
No job is perfect, but we all strive for career satisfaction. Therefore, it's important to make the most of your current position. For those in a clinical healthcare setting, this can mean identifying what you like about your current job and gaining new perspective. Here are 6 tips on how to make the most of your clinical job.
Physician Assistant Career Advancement Through Higher Education and Certification
By Russell Singleton, PA - June 8, 2021
You're in a rut as a physician assistant, longing for more career fulfillment. The thought of going back to medical school and throwing away your years of experience in the trenches as a PA is daunting, however. What other options are available for those aspiring advanced practitioners to further their education?
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?
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.