Healthcare Careers

Two black med students are channeling social media to help other people of color pursue careers in medicine.

One physician reckons with the fact that her high school-aged daughter says she wants to be an endocrinologist-just like mom.

When we perceive that we’re being verbally attacked, the natural reaction for most people is to respond in kind. However, there is a different way to proceed that often proves to be more successful.

A projected physician shortage means it’s time to appeal to the new crop of docs.

Physicians share how they manage work-life balance while having a meaningful career in medicine.

A career in medicine is not for the faint of heart. In fact, a recent survey suggests medical professionals need extra care and concern, especially with regards to their mental health.

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.

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.

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.

There’s no line item for being exhausted in a physician’s salary … or is there?

A Texas physician’s indictment should serve as a reminder of the Hippocratic Oath and that honest doctors often suffer by their dishonest peers exposed in the press.

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

Here are five ideas on how to jumpstart your approach to leisure, including some you may not have previously considered.