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Merit Badges and Early Retirement
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - April 8, 2021
Administrative bureaucracy has a tendency to crush the spirit of those working on the front lines. This article serves as a lament from one physician on the notion of merit badges, and mandated recertifications.
Limitations and Pitfalls of Telemedicine
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - May 4, 2021
The landscape of telemedicine is vast. New companies sprout often, and the structure varies widely. The following comments are based on the author's decade of providing startup advice to new companies and delivering consults on various telemedicine platforms for companies spread across the country.
Alternative Career Options for the Burned Out Physician
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - May 13, 2021
For physicians burned out by the busy nature of patient care, there is great reassurance in knowing about the plethora of alternative career options available. From writing to consulting, here is a list of diverging career paths doctors can take when leaving medical practice.
A Different Script - Preparing for Legal Issues in Life and Medicine
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - June 17, 2021
Dr. Mitchel Swindt offers his experience-based opinion on preparing for legal eventualities in your professional and personal life with the assistance of expert counsel.
The Potential of Smart Contracts in Healthcare
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - July 15, 2021
Imagine a world where doctors are paid instantly after procedures and office visits, or where a patient could get preapproved for an MRI in minutes instead of days or weeks. Immediate access to medical records is vital in emergency situations, and it can happen through the use of smart contracts and the blockchain.
Rural Medicine: Go Small to Win Big
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - September 29, 2021
Though not as glamorous as taking jobs in the big city, rural physician jobs offer a variety of benefits. Many rural hospital teams report a higher level of camaraderie and ingenuity, and it can be easier to have a voice on a smaller team. Sometimes you need to go small to win big.
Recognizing and Mitigating Burnout in the New Year
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - December 15, 2021
A professional demeanor in difficult situations is what patients generally expect, so physicians are trained to ignore fatigue and suppress their emotions. This mandatory coat of armor often leads to pent-up feelings and resentment. So, you're burned out at work and you're asking yourself this; now what?
The Key to Mitigating Burnout is Understanding Your Emotions
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - December 21, 2021
Knowing about burnout is only half the battle; now that you've accepted it as a reality, it is time to combat it. Oftentimes, having a deeper understanding of these negative emotions and why they occur can remedy their effects. For this reason, it is important to reflect on these feelings to best visualize the solution.
How to Adapt to Extend Your Career in Medicine
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - December 29, 2021
What worked 10 years ago is no longer the standard of care, and this expiration also applies to knowledge. In the ever-changing world of medicine, a harsh but true mantra resonates; adapt or die.
Blockchain and Smart Devices are Creating Exciting Changes in Patient Care
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - April 6, 2022
Blockchains, artificial intelligence, and wearable monitoring devices are already changing the face of healthcare. Remote patient monitoring is quickly being advanced and holds promise in improving the healthcare of countless patients.