Posts Tagged ‘Physician Resources’
The Cons of Consistency in Scheduling in Medicine: Why You Might Miss Shift Work
Shift work as a physician can be rather draining, but a consistent routine comes with its own drawbacks you might not expect. From feeling trapped on weekends to missing the diversity of your inconsistent work schedule, learn what you need to know before making the switch.
Read moreThe Conscience Rule and Why Doctors Need to Be Aware
The conscience rule was a proposed bill that allowed providers the choice to not perform procedures based on religious or moral grounds, but many states challenged it and it fell through. Many providers are now facing the fallout and could be forced to perform procedures against their will, at the risk of being fired or even imprisonment in some cases. Here’s what you need to know about the conscience rule, and what to do if legislation is interfering with your personal ethics.
Read moreQuestions to Ask When Interviewing at a Private Practice
Private practice jobs provide an ideal balance between autonomy as a physician and support from colleagues and a healthcare system that’s not as large as a hospital. If you’re considering private practice, preparing thoughtful questions in advance will be telling of the culture and day-to-day life in that practice.
Read moreEstablished and Proven Options for Alleviating Medical Education Debt
The average US residency graduate has accumulated $250k in debt from their medical education. Suffice to say, a high student loan burden is a near certainty for almost all who take the road of a physician. In this post Dr. Laura Gilroy outlines the established methods for resolving medical education debt.
Read moreA Different Script – Preparing for Legal Issues in Life and Medicine
Dr. Mitchel Swindt offers his experience-based opinion on preparing for legal eventualities in your professional and personal life with the assistance of expert counsel.
Read moreSupport Organizations for Minorities in Healthcare
Blacks, Hispanics and American Indians make up almost a quarter of the U.S. population, yet as a group account for only 6 percent of physicians, 9 percent of nurses and 5 percent of dentists. According to the Sullivan Commission on […]
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