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Why Do Women Physicians Earn Less?
Earlier this week, Medscape’s annual Physician Compensation Report was released for 2015. Unsurprisingly, the average income of male physicians surveyed amounted to $284,000, which exceeded those of female physicians earning, on average, $215,000. This disparity in compensation has existed since […]
Read moreMergers & Acquisitions in Healthcare – Who Benefits?
The healthcare landscape in the U.S. over the past several decades has fueled a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) among hospitals, giving rise to so-called “mega” integrated healthcare systems, such as Kaiser Permanente in California. However, the main drivers […]
Read moreAvoid Social Media Sins in Healthcare
The minute Laura met Casey, she was smitten. The tow-haired little boy captured her heart as soon as she walked into his hospital room. He seemed so small sitting in his hospital bed, reading to his stuffed rabbit. Laura was […]
Read moreWhere Registered Nurses Make the Most Money
Maybe your grandma was right. The key to happiness is to follow your heart. Then again, Grandma probably didn’t have the kind of student loan debt you do. Maybe you should follow your heart in a state where nurses make the […]
Read more“The Care of the Patient” – A Legacy
“One of the essential qualities of the clinician is interest in humanity, for the secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient.” Frances W. Peabody, MD, October 22, 1926 The quote which opens this blog […]
Read moreI Try (To Be A Nurse) | Macy Gray Parody | ZDoggMD
Editors note: We were happy to see ZDoggMD finally give nurses the respect they deserve in his new music video and wanted to share it here. After you watch and listen, pay a visit to ZDoggMD’s blog, www.zddoggmd.com, if you want more […]
Read moreWhat to Do When a Patient Threatens to Sue
Most people choose a career in medicine because they enjoy caring for others. Even with the best of intentions, things can go wrong. As a result, a patient may become angry and threaten to sue. It is an all too […]
Read morePros and Cons of a Postgraduate PA Residency
Physician assistant programs can be challenging. In most cases, PA school takes about 24 to 26 months to complete. A lot of information and training is packed into a relatively short time. If you have made it to graduation, it […]
Read moreBalancing Medicine and Motherhood
We all did well in high school, went for the best college we could get into, made great grades, and worked even harder in medical school to get that coveted residency. What is the difference between women and men physicians? […]
Read moreResidency Match Tips for International Medical Graduates
International learning and job experience usually increase your competitive advantage over domestic applicants in most business fields like marketing, finance, and human resource. Unfortunately, this rule of thumb is not applicable in the healthcare industry. If you are an International […]
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