Posts Tagged "Career Advice"
View all postsHealthcare in 2020 - A Physician Perspective
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - December 28, 2020
2020 has brought innumerable challenges to the healthcare field; burnout, telemedicine, differing opinions on controversial topics, and beyond. Here is one retrospective perspective from a physician on the matter.
Achieving Work/Life Balance in Medical Professions
By Riia O'Donnell - December 10, 2020
Fields in modern medicine can be so demanding, it is difficult to manage the tedious relationship between work and life for many workers. Compiled here are a list of objectives you can point yourself toward if you find yourself struggling with your work/life balance.
The Stoic Physician
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - November 23, 2020
The daily struggles of life spare no one. The adoption of a stoic mindset allows the application of ancient philosophy to modern times, and nowhere can this better be applied than in healthcare.
Dealing With Workplace Tensions about COVID-19
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - November 11, 2020
Differing perspectives and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic can lead to tension, especially in the workplace. Here are some tips on navigating and better understanding these different viewpoints.
Six Ways to Keep That “New Grad” Enthusiasm in Healthcare
By MaryAnn DePietro - October 28, 2020
Working in healthcare is a rewarding career. But it also can be stressful and exhausting. It's easy for the excitement you once felt to fade. But with awareness and by making a few small adjustments, you can keep your enthusiasm for your healthcare career long after you graduate.
Pros and Cons of Traveling Healthcare Jobs During the Pandemic
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - October 1, 2020
There are both significant benefits and significant risks with taking travel healthcare jobs, especially so in the midst of a pandemic, and healthcare professionals should weigh these risk before deciding if a travel job is right for them.
Tips For A Great Shadowing Experience
By David Beran, DO - September 3, 2020
Shadowing plays an important role in both the decision to become a physician and the application process. This is why optimizing the experience is so important. The following is a list of "do's and dont's" of shadowing.
Turning Your Current Job Into Your Dream Job
By Ore Ogunyemi, MD - July 28, 2020
Medicine is both a calling and a career. Physicians deserve to be supported while providing critical care to our patients. By finding ways to maximize satisfaction in our current jobs, we cultivate the energy to move our careers—and medicine— forward. Take stock of your own career to find what resources are already available to you to draw you closer to your dream job!
The Secret Perks of Night Shifts
By David Beran, DO - July 23, 2020
For those of us who dread night shifts, find them disruptive, and resent the people who schedule us—we need to learn from those who do it by choice. Medicine is a 24/7 industry that we signed up for. By adopting the philosophy of night workers, we can change our perspective and maybe enjoy our night experiences a little more.
Healthcare Providers: How to Deal With a Mistake at Work
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - July 21, 2020
The key, when you do make an error, is how you respond to your mistake, as this often has more of an impact on those around you and their perception of you than the mistake itself.









