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Recognizing and Mitigating Burnout in the New Year
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?
Read moreHow Healthcare Employers are Implementing Wellness Principles into the Workplace
Caring for your body and mind is extremely important in medicine. While culturally, there is still not yet a strong emphasis on well-being in the medical community, these concepts are being adopted with increasing priority within some medical systems and hospitals. Here are a few examples of how some employers are implementing these wellness programs for burnout prevention and employee satisfaction.
Read moreWhat to Expect at a Site Visit
You’ve been invited on a site visit to a medical facility you’re thinking about joining. While you’ll likely be given a tour and rundown of the organization’s values, culture, and expectations, you should also be conducting your own research on the facility prior to this visit. To help prepare you for all you need to know, we’ve compiled a list of what to expect from a typical site visit.
Read more7 Things You Should Do the First 7 Weeks of Your New Job
You’ve finally landed your dream job, now you have to keep it. Making a good first impression on your colleagues and employer in the first few weeks will be critical to your long-term success in your position. Here we’ve collected 7 things you should be doing during the first 7 weeks of your new job.
Read moreEstablished and Proven Options for Alleviating Medical Education Debt
The average US residency graduate has accumulated $250k in debt from their medical education. Suffice to say, a high student loan burden is a near certainty for almost all who take the road of a physician. In this post Dr. Laura Gilroy outlines the established methods for resolving medical education debt.
Read moreRural Medicine: Go Small to Win Big
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.
Read moreUrban, Suburban, or Rural Practice: Pros and Cons
Many physicians dream of the day they get the free agency to choose their desired locale, rather than have their geography determined by fate. From city skylines to cornfields, there are pros and cons to every style of practice. Here is one physician’s perspective on the differences between urban, suburban, and rural practice.
Read more8 Signs You Should Avoid That Potential Employer
While financial incentives are a big motivator for jobs, it can be a nightmare working for a bad boss. Therefore, it is important to recognize red flags in the interview process and beyond when vetting a new employer. Here are 8 tips that you might want to pass over on that prospective job offer.
Read moreReduce Workplace Stress and Thrive
It is common knowledge that stress decreases worker productivity and impairs employee happiness, but the long-term effects are much worse. This is why it is important to take charge of your relationship with work and manage it in a healthy way to prosper in both personal and professional life. Here are a few tips on workplace stress reduction.
Read moreThe Fastest Growing Health Care Occupations in 2021 and Beyond
Demand for healthcare professionals isn’t going down any time soon. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) projects that healthcare occupations will rise by 15% in the next 10 years. But what professions are growing the fastest? Here’s a list of the fastest growing health care opportunities for 2021 and beyond.
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