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When You Need the Best Physician, but She Doesn’t Need You
Remember that high school crush? Maybe it was the handsome star quarterback or a beautiful-beyond-belief cheerleader; didn’t we all fall for someone that we thought was way out of our league? Looking back, don’t you now realize that, in fact, […]
Read moreJ-1 (Exchange Visitor) Visa for International Medical Graduates
The most sought after visas by International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are the H-1B and J-1 visas, two visas that differ significantly. A previous post discussed H-1B visas for IMGs. In the present post I’ll discuss the basic requirements for J-1 […]
Read moreJob Options for Physicians Are Endless, but Frequent Changes Aren’t Wise
The frequent changing of rotations and departments delivers a fresh experience that has immense appeal for residents. Shifting one’s mindset to the routine of life as an attending physician requires adjustment, but is critical for career growth and longevity. Today’s […]
Read moreAdvice to me on my first day of work
I clearly remember my first day as a newly graduated physical therapist. I could not believe that I had landed a job working in a children’s hospital. I was excited and anxious to start, but walking into that large hospital […]
Read moreSuffering in Silence: Can Physicians Truly Seek Mental Health Care?
It started with nightmares. I would wake up frightened, covered in sweat, and searching my empty room for an intruder. It progressed. I started setting traps on my doors to see if anyone was coming in to my apartment when […]
Read moreNetworking for Introverts
7 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety & Making Great Use of Your Time People use networking events to find jobs and build referral networks. Unfortunately, if you are shy or introverted, you probably find these events to be uncomfortable experiences. There […]
Read moreFive Reasons Why You Are Not Getting Hired
If you’re in the market for a new position, you might be working hard to land the right job. You think you’re doing everything right; after all, you’re networking, scouring online job boards, and fine-tuning your resume. But despite your […]
Read morePhysician Leadership – Improve Your Management Skills with These 7 Steps
Physicians are, in corporate parlance, the project managers of the healthcare world. They lead cross-functional teams that treat patients. However, many doctors struggle with how to manage others’ work. There are lessons from the business world that transfer to the […]
Read moreHow to Overcome Language Barriers in Patient Care
How Do You Say, “Do you speak English?” We have all seen it or done it – trying to communicate with someone who does not speak your language. Struggling through gestures, pointing, talking slowly, over enunciating, throwing in a random […]
Read moreStark Law – What You Need to Know
With all of the complex laws governing healthcare, doctors worry about running afoul of the law, even accidentally. Frankly, they should. One subject that causes confusion is physician self-referral. This term refers to the practice of a physician referring a […]
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