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Healthcare Career Resources Blog
Quitting Twitter, Hosting Site Visits, & Bad Job Search Tips
By Michael Jones - July 27, 2016
Matt Charney of RecruitingDaily says Twitter is a waste of time for recruiters, and offers some compelling reasons for why this is so. Try to build a business case for increased spend based on these less
What to Expect – First Semester in Medical School
By Arber Frakulli - July 26, 2016
I gazed out of the window of the Cessna aircraft carrying a total of 3 passengers, thinking about how far I had come, and how far I had yet to go, while I struggled to keep my mind off of the intense
Knowledge About Malpractice Lawsuits Can Give You Some Peace
By Jack Isler, MD - July 21, 2016
About 50% of the time, the way medical practitioners deal with a patient is directed by their concerns about being sued. This may lead to a malpractice verdict. This thought process, whether conscious
Healthcare Career Rounds - Best states for docs, Passive job seekers, more
By Michael Jones - July 20, 2016
SocialHire.com offered a blog post with five solid tips to help job seekers and employers know if they are working with a good recruiter, or not. 1. Listen more than they talk. Recruiters exist to match
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Switching Nursing Jobs
By MaryAnn DePietro - July 19, 2016
Most people have moments (or entire days) when they just want to say, “I quit.” Maybe you have had it and have been fantasizing for a while about quitting your current position. In other cases, you’re
How to Stay Mentally Strong During USMLE Step 1 Preparation
By Annya Suman - July 14, 2016
One of the biggest challenges during the preparation for the Step 1 is staying positive and mentally strong. It sounds easy, “Yes! Stay positive!” but the anxiety, the fear of the unknown, and the expectations we place on ourselves have the power to put us in a downward spiral. Following are a few tips and pointers students should keep in mind that may help them with their fears and anxiety.
Employed Physicians - The Choosers or the Chosen?
By Melody Covington, MD - July 12, 2016
Private practice is not yet extinct, but it has several challenges ahead if it plans to survive the ascension of the hospital system. As physicians look for employment, the bigger question looming in the background is are we truly choosing our practice environment, or is it choosing us?
Get Off on the Right Foot - 6 Tips for Starting a New Job
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - July 6, 2016
As someone in the healthcare field, you might take advantage of the new job opportunities available. Consider these employment facts for February 2016: Hospitals added 11,000 jobs Ambulatory
Speaking Up for Patient Safety
By Angie Best-Boss RN - June 30, 2016
It’s happened to many of us. We show up for work, get our reports, and realize that we cannot safely perform our job under the current conditions. What can we do? A jury awarded Linda Boly, RN,
MOC - A Complicated Mess
By Jack Isler, MD - June 28, 2016
When physicians finish residency after medical school, they have the opportunity to become board certified in their particular specialty. This usually entails a written test and an oral exam. After
