logoSign In

All Posts by Mitchel Schwindt, MD

Mitchel Schwindt, MD

About Mitchel Schwindt, MD

Dr. Mitchel Schwindt is a board-certified emergency medicine physician who practices in a variety of clinical settings. He completed his residency at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As part of Michigan State University, Butterworth was renamed Spectrum Health, and is one of the busiest level 1 emergency and trauma centers in the United States. He served as chief resident his final year. While there he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, a prestigious medical honor society. He also devoted a significant amount of time working as a flight physician (helicopter) for an aeromedical company. Dr. Schwindt has served on many committees and steering groups related to health care, quality and process improvement and was a former trauma program medical director. He serves as a volunteer physician for local sporting and martial arts events. He is a consultant and medical advisor to several dental groups and has developed protocols and policies related to medical issues in the dental practice. Wellness and nutrition are a passionate interest for Dr. Schwindt. He writes extensively on the subject and has published several related books. He is a member of the A4M – The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and is currently pursing a functional and sports medicine fellowship. In his free time, he enjoys competing in triathlons, skiing, water sports, time with family, foreign travel and pursuing entrepreneurial activities.

Are Your Affairs in Order?

By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - June 15, 2017

Delivering horrible news never gets easier. The physician pauses with a tense hand on the door, takes a deep breath, and enters the patient's room. A room full of hope and anticipation is displaced abruptly with fear and sadness. The diagnosis now revealed, and the patient and family step back in disbelief. We will do everything we can to help you beat this but recommend that you get your affairs in order...

Read More
Are your affairs in order?

How the Corporatization of Medicine Saved My Life

By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - July 5, 2017

The wake-up call came just a few years later. The stated merger with a larger national group was nothing of the sort. I soon found my pay restructured, pension wiped out, and profit sharing canceled. By then my family was firmly rooted in the community and moving was not an option. As I watched many of my colleagues and friends pack up and leave, I found myself drowning in this bleak new reality.

Read More
How the Corporatization of Medicine Saved My Life

Ala Cart - Why Job Boards are a Good First Option

By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - July 18, 2017

Like a well-designed menu at your favorite restaurant, the job board presents opportunities of interest and opens the doors of communication when exploring a new job. Candidates are free to peruse the offerings and pursue those most interesting and appealing.

Read More
Ala Cart – Why Job Boards are a Good First Option

Why Healthcare Professionals Are Killing Themselves

By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - August 15, 2017

Working in the trenches of medicine requires stamina and mental fortitude. Fueling the body and mind is critical for optimal performance and patient care. Unfortunately, many healthcare professionals are killing themselves by what they put into their mouths.

Read More
Why Healthcare Professionals Are Killing Themselves

4 Signs You Are Burning Out

By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - August 31, 2017

...I wanted to share a few subtle signs of burnout that can change the trajectory of a medical career. With increased workload, requirements for electronic health record documentation, system inefficiencies and the normal day-to-day stresses of clinical practice, it is easy to see why a life in medicine has taken its toll on many physicians...

Read More
4 Signs You Are Burning Out

Must Attend Conferences for Physicians Exploring Entrepreneurship

By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - October 12, 2017

The landscape for physicians to explore entrepreneurship is both exciting and intimidating. Healthcare professionals by nature are adept at problem solving and rely on creativity blended with insight to influence the direction of patients' lives. This skill set is perfectly positioned to put physicians at the forefront of the entrepreneurial engine.

Read More
Must Attend Conferences for Physicians Exploring Entrepreneurship

Why Many Experienced Physicians Prefer Smaller Communities

By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - December 14, 2017

Practicing medicine in a smaller community is different on many levels. Challenges and opportunities exist, and embracing a career move to a mid-sized or small community is the perfect way to avoid stagnation and reinvigorate a physician's career.

Read More
Why Many Experienced Physicians Prefer Smaller Communities

The Expanding Role of Telemedicine

By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - December 26, 2017

Being part of the telemedicine evolution over the last six years has been an exciting component of medical practice. Several decades ago, I witnessed a pilot project connecting rural hospitals to tertiary

Read More
The Expanding Role of Telemedicine

5 Books to Read This Year

By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - January 3, 2018

Life in the trenches of medicine can be taxing and having a ready escape for the mind is essential. A good book can wash away stress and recalibrate energy and attitude. Here are a few excellent reads to check out.

Read More

What To Do Next if Your Dream Job Isn't Available

By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - January 18, 2018

Competition, scarcity, and desire for coveted positions risk burying your CV in the proverbial pile. Having a few strategies to deal with this phenomenon can help you retain sanity and win at the end of the day.

Read More
What to do Next if Your Dream Job Isn't Available