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Danielle Kelvas, MD

About Danielle Kelvas, MD

Dr. Danielle Kelvas, MD earned her allopathic medical degree from Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN. She served a term as the National Chair of Global Health for the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), regularly speaking to legislators on Capitol Hill (USA) to advocate for healthcare reform in the US, and published a global health program for medical students that is used by New York Medical College and AMSA. She also served as Co-Chair of the Medical Education Committee for an anti-sex trafficking agency, traveling the United States giving lectures to medical professionals on how to identify and rescue these victims. She began residency training in Emergency Medicine and later switched to Family Medicine, wishing to return to the art of medicine. Dr. Kelvas has traveled, lived, and volunteered medically in over 40 countries, equipping her to collaborate with professionals and companies from all backgrounds. She has 15 years of global collaborative experience, having led multiple medical volunteer trips internationally, working with groups like Health Talents International, Kenya Relief, and Mission Lazarus. Dr. Kelvas is widely published and currently funded to write a novel on PTSD in healthcare providers.

Five Things to Know BEFORE Signing Any Healthcare Contract

By Danielle Kelvas, MD - January 13, 2022

Contracts are important documents that stake your future career, and they can make or break a dream job offer. Here are five things you should know before signing ANY contract.

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The Art of Physician Contract Negotiations

By Danielle Kelvas, MD - February 9, 2022

You've landed the job offer, but now it's up to you to demand what's best for yourself. Negotiations can seem tense, and putting your employer on the defensive might cause problems later down the road. It's important to know how to use empowering language to make the most of your contracts.

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No Surprises Act: A Physician's Perspective

By Danielle Kelvas, MD - February 17, 2022

January 1 2022, the No Surprises Act (NSA) went into effect, opting for more transparency in medical billing and requiring physicians to provide Good Faith Estimates. While a great win for patients, the arbitration it creates between provider and insurer could see many solo/private practices closed permanently.

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Choosing the Right Medical Specialty For You

By Danielle Kelvas, MD - April 20, 2022

Choosing a medical specialty that fits you is a daunting task for medical students, and there are many things to deeply consider before diving in. What do you want your daily schedule to look like? How will hospital politics affect your job over time? Are other doctors in this specialty particularly happy? Above all, the future of healthcare remains unknown, so enjoy the ride.

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Opinion: ReDonda Vaught Conviction Raises Serious Concerns for Healthcare Delivery

By Danielle Kelvas, MD - May 12, 2022

My most cherished mentor told me during my first year of medical school that about every five years, everything I know about medicine will be wrong. No one could have prepared me for how intense and brutal some of those changes would be. Seems we are radically exchanging the art of medicine for the cheapest standardized protocols.

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ReDonda Vaught Conviction Raises Serious Concerns for Healthcare Delivery

How to Successfully Change Your Specialty During Residency

By Danielle Kelvas, MD - June 15, 2022

Though there are no clear statistics on the exact number, many physicians opt to switch specialties over the course of their career. Some start even earlier and decide to switch during residency. Though it can seem like a daunting process, here are tips on the best way to navigate swapping specialties as a resident.

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Is the Physician Job Market Shifting to Rural Practice?

By Danielle Kelvas, MD - July 13, 2022

With the onset of telehealth and the gap between rural and urban provider salaries contracting, the physician job market is changing. The decision of where to live and practice is an important one that requires careful thought of both your present and future preferences and needs.

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Burnout is Really Depression in Disguise

By Danielle Kelvas, MD - August 11, 2022

Being burned out is living in a constant state of overwhelming exhaustion, whereas depression is defined by the inability to feel pleasure and dysphoric mood. But is burnout a syndrome in and of itself, or is it actually part of the pathology of a larger depression? Current research argues the latter.

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Mindful Media Intake for Healthcare Providers

By Danielle Kelvas, MD - August 31, 2022

In this article Dr. Danielle Kelvas provides 5 tips for mindful media consumption which are specific to the needs of healthcare providers.

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Physician Work/Life Balance: Are You Cheating on Your Family With Your Job?

By Danielle Kelvas, MD - September 21, 2022

Setting a perfect work/life balance is impossible. Something has to give, and you will either be cheating your family or your job; being a doctor includes defending yourself, and standing up for your time. In this article Dr. Danielle Kelvas offers a few best-practice tips for stealing back your time.

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