Work/Life Balance

Hawaii? Disney World? Physicians make varied choices when picking vacation spots to escape the stress of working in medicine.

Certainly physicians want to be responsive to their patients. But they shouldn't provide 24/7 "on-demand" services like Amazon.

Once thought of as elitist, more physicians are considering converting to concierge practice. Here are the numbers.

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

Not every day in medicine is perfect and not every doctor is perfect. These MDs share their most regrettable decisions as providers.

Keeping physicians in good physical and mental shape improves patient care and maximizes income for practices. Here are eight ways to prevent burnout.

Are you feeling burned out? It's important to not let the monotony of the job get to you, here are some tips to recharge your batteries.

Physicians often don't take the time to be mindfully present at home with their families. To do so, it takes the same amount of planning that work does.

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

Are you interested in putting money into alternative investments? Stay away, warns physician financial planner, Steven Podnos.

Physicians are not the only professionals who are prone to workplace stress. But it is just as vital that they recognize the signs of overload.

When you're running a practice, there are plenty of things that get in the way of a vacation. That's where a locum tenens physician comes in.

To thrive, physicians should strive for completion. By working through daily tasks they can achieve clear mental benefits and recharge for the next day.

Many circumstances prevent busy physicians from avoiding stress. Yet it is better to build stress resiliency rather than trying to eliminate all stress.

We believe it is the role of physicians to look beyond the walls of their office and have an influence on the health of their communities.

Sometimes the best answers come from peers who are in similar circumstances. Here are four FAQs about going locum tenens.

By working smarter and taking advantage of these six tips to increase efficiency, physicians can find time to rest in the moment.

Death can haunt those of us in the business of healing. Despite our best efforts to stave it off, we ultimately find that we have little control over its arrival.

The AMA recently decided guidelines and methods to weigh the competency of older docs were needed on a national level. Is this fair or unfair?

Pilots hang up their wings at the age of 65. Other professions are asked to leave early as well. Is it fair to require the same of doctors?

Physicians have important considerations when planning for an inheritance from an elderly parent. Here are a few.

When they have some time to spare, what apps do physicians like for fun? Here's what's on their devices.

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

Nearly half of doctors say they've experienced burnout. If you find yourself in this unfortunate group the first step is to take some time off.

For physicians, getting adequate sleep is vital to having sufficient energy to successfully navigate a busy day full of patient visits.