Career

Locum tenens physicians serve communities and populations hardest hit by the physician shortage. Take time to thank a temporary physician for their contributions during National Locum Tenens Week.

Locum tenens assignments can help kick-start or restart career passions and have a meaningful, even life-changing, impact on providers.

Insight into what's on the minds of newly graduated physician assistants.

A growing number of physicians are getting a master’s in business administration to learn the business of medicine.

Despite the growing number of female physicians, there are few women in leadership roles. Here are five ways you can help women advance their careers.

The right support and a thoughtful strategy can maximize job satisfaction for physicians who are ready to transition to a second career.

Exploring the wide world of healthcare careers.

Find people who help you gain understanding, achieve goals, and encourage growth. Learn how to recognize these people who may already be in your life.

Although we often take pride in our constant busyness, being too busy can be a bad thing.

Tips for medical practice staff to broach the conversation of mid-career professional development with their employers.

Stepping back for perspective in the middle of your career can unveil fresh insights and help plan future accomplishments. Here are six ways for medical practice staff to advance their careers.

Advice for new physicians as they enter the field.

The physician shortage is more pronounced in rural communities, where access to healthcare is limited despite an increased need. Locum tenens doctors can benefit a community in need, and the community can offer advantages practically unheard of in the city.

Seven seasoned professionals offer some recommendations for new residents and those starting out at medical practices.

Honing leadership skills is essential for a manager. Here are four ways to become better leaders for staff and patients.

Two cards tacked to a covered bulletin board help one physician remember why she practices medicine.

Residency can be a fearful time in a doctor’s career, but it doesn’t have to be unbearable. Here are some tips for recent medical school graduates as they begin their training.

In order to reduce the incidence of clinical errors in judgment, physicians should be aware of cognitive biases and practice strategies to mitigate their impact.

Doctors are paying more attention to building and retaining personal wealth than ever before. Understanding some core legal concepts about protecting assets and managing risks is a key part of that education.

Take some time to look at the big picture of your healthcare career.

Reflect on what requests you want to accept before obediently saying yes, especially those that detract from your career goals.

Stop always saying yes and reconsider how you are, or could be, spending time for the benefit of you, your co-workers, and your patients.

Imagine: the freedom to care for patients the way you want to, not the way insurance mandates or regulations require.

Four timeless recommendations to take action, make progress toward goals, and feel better about life and a career in medicine.

How to recognize-and overcome-the common thought process of overconfidence when it comes to practicing medicine.

Struggling with your work-life balance? Professional organizations offer solutions for burnout, from lobbying to hands-on help.

A new survey of young physicians gives six lessons on what they are looking for in a medical career.

Burnout remains a prominent concern for physicians. Here's how to recognize the early signs, get help, and avoid disastrous consequences.

Physician practices must take the time to evaluate their policies related to “outside activities."