Mentoring

Retired Lt. General Mark Hertling talks with Physicians Practice about his transition from the military battlefield to healthcare in this two-part Q&A.

Physicians have minimal downtime - something that can protect against burnout. However, when given a long weekend, they often dabble in work activities.

Are two of your staffers in a heated fight? Here's how you can resolve the issue and improve office morale.

Navigating a change in your practice is a lot like going through turbulence in a plane. What can physicians learn from pilots?

Studies show that choosing to view challenging situations in a positive light actually improves your mood. Here are our suggestions to get started.

Burnout is a real issue that every industry faces. Lately, it appears to be growing among physicians. Here's how I work to avoid burnout.

Most likely you have your own opinions about the stresses and challenges of being a physician. Here's what our experts in the field have to say.

Mentoring is an important aspect of your career development as a physician. Dr. Hoffman shares how his uncle shaped the way he saw medicine from an early age.

After taking a trip to the highlands of Guatemala, this provider is looking at non-communicable diseases in a new, scarier light.

Someone once told this doctor she couldn't be a good doctor AND a good mother. She has proven that person wrong.

Why should you go to a live CME conference? There are multiple benefits, not the least of which is networking with your peers.

One MD implores his generation of fellow “senior clinicians” to take a leadership role in guiding younger docs and helping them with their careers.

For most doctors, medical school was a whirlwind of lectures and incredibly hard tests. We asked them what they took away from the experience.

Becoming effective as a physician means connecting well with colleagues and patients. Here are three ways to strengthen relationships.

If you find yourself searching for more balance between your work and home life, try living like you're in a jazz quartet.

Volunteering to help in an international crisis is laudable. But make sure to conduct your due diligence first.

It is vital for physicians to break out of their individual silos of expertise and network with their peers and colleagues.

Taking an active role in professional associations can benefit physicians through networking opportunities, policy alerts, and continuing education.

Physicians are known for putting in long hours, but when does it become a real problem? Here are eight signs that it's time to slow down.

Studies show that positive reinforcement is far more powerful than negative directives. Here are seven positive ways to engage your staff.

To be a better leader at your medical practice, get out of the office and consider these three strategies to engage with your staff.

Being a primary-care doctor often means “minding the gap” for patients and serving as therapeutic reassurance for patients unsure of specialists’ plan of care.

There are many things in life physicians have no control over. But, by making deliberate, positive choices, they can often improve a negative situation.

As a practice leader, you can have a significant impact on how well your employees adapt to changes at your practice. Here are some guidelines to help.

Despite the challenges we currently face together as a nation, the U.S. offers physicians opportunities that are hard to duplicate anywhere else.