Career

The science of personality and why self-awareness matters.

It is good for doctors to be patients and to wrestle with the things our patients do.

Despite promising surges in the number of female medical students, active physicians remain predominantly male. Here are insiders' thoughts on why gender inequity persists and how to find a better balance.

As we approach Thanksgiving, I find myself trying to focus less on the chaos of medical practice and more on the many blessings in my life.

Negotiating with payers is not easy, but a challenge worth taking on

In this tight labor market, stop searching for the perfect candidate. Train them instead.

Running a medical practice means being ready for the unexpected

Physician practices are facing new obstacles as they try to balance patient care with business priorities. Here are five healthcare trends impacting physician practices today.

Your practice is at risk from the devices right at your very fingertips. Learn how to secure the technology you use to keep your patients healthy.

The youngest generation in the workforce wants meaning and stability. Here’s how to show them the meaningful work your physician practice does.

Five questions to ask yourself as you plan for retirement.

A new work environment can be challenging for newly graduated physicians as well as more experienced physicians. Here are seven ways to help make the onboarding process seamless.

Hiring a physician is a long-term commitment, which is why brining a locum on board first can be a viable short-term option or trial run.

Practices share their attitudes and frustrations about running a medical practice.

Planning to hire staff or considering whether to give them a raise? Check out our survey results first.

As summer draws to a close, take stock of your career and make sure you are living the life you want.

It's summertime and that means finding the perfect work-beach balance. 

Considering a career in healthcare? See this first.

Physicians who have matched into primary care positions has been on the decline for the past eight years, according to data from The Match.

Here are four ways practice owners and administrators can ensure temporary employees are successful.

It’s good to seek professional help and try coping strategies when you’re feeling burned out. But if those don’t work, then it might be time to consider prioritizing yourself and walking away from your job.

Advice for how to go solo - and be successful.

Hospitals across the country are purchasing private practices even though patients prefer AND receive better care from independent physicians.

“Probably one of the best decision's that I made, which has allowed me to continue to enjoy medical practice, was borne out of necessity.”

Take time to reassess your personal and professional priorities as well as long-term goals for your practice, then adjust your workload as needed.

Here are some of the root causes and potential solutions for physician burnout.

Physicians are people, too. They need a way to relax after a hard day’s work. Twelve of them have found a way to unwind: in front of a crowd, by playing cover songs, and raising money for charitable causes.

The quality of patient care depends on high-functioning providers. The increasing trend and data confirming the negative impact of physicians’ ill health on patient care means that the healthcare industry must search for answers - now.

For many, retirement will be a long process of gradually winding down work hours and responsibilities rather than a firm date.

As a growing number of healthcare providers are feeling burned out, two physicians have found a way to recharge through music.