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Pros and Cons of a Postgraduate PA Residency

By MaryAnn DePietro - January 8, 2015

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

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NHSC Loan Repayment Requirements and Benefits

By Daniel Hadley - December 1, 2014

An Opportunity for Primary Care Professionals to Eliminate Student Loan Debt and Serve the Community There is always a lot of activity in the medical industry and the last several years were no exception.

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Advanced Practice Nursing Career Analysis

By Sharon A. Takiguchi, RN, MS, APRN, DrPH - November 12, 2014

Who comprises the definition of an Advanced Practice Nurse? Registered nurses with a minimum of a Master of Science degree with a clinical focus in one of four categories can function as an Advanced

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Ebola - A Musical Parody by ZDoggMD

By Michael Jones - November 10, 2014

Ebola | Parody of The Kinks' "Lola" | ZDoggMD.com Editors note:  ZDoggMD does it again, educating the masses about ebola with humor and music. After you check out this new tune, have a look at ZDoggMD’s

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Balancing Your Lifestyle in Healthcare: Eating Your Way to the Top

By Victor Peña-Araujo - November 6, 2014

There is no way around it; a clinical job requires one to be on-the-go from the moment one walks into work until he or she leaves the hospital. For centuries, and in most cultures, feeding oneself

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The Job Doctor Mailbag: Employment Gaps and Competitive Job Markets

By The Job Doctor - October 16, 2014

Pharmacist Job Search in Charlotte Not Working Out Jenny, Pharmacist from Charlotte, NC: I’ve been searching for a pharmacist job in and around Charlotte, NC for the past 6 months, and I’m not really

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How to Fight Back Against Negative Reviews on Healthgrades

By Michael Jones - October 10, 2014

Love them or hate them, online physician review sites like Healthgrades.com, and all the reviews they contain, are not likely to go away anytime soon. These sites are promoted as a way for patients

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Balancing Your Lifestyle in Healthcare: Sleeping on the Job

By Victor Peña-Araujo - September 23, 2014

You have studied hard, pulled countless all-nighters, trained for years, and you’ve finally landed your dream job.  You are ready to work hard, to be dedicated, and to give it your all.  You are a caring

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Balancing Your Lifestyle in Healthcare: Surviving The Hospital Lifestyle

By Victor Peña-Araujo - September 8, 2014

Most clinical hospital workers will probably agree that their jobs aren’t just jobs, but lifestyles.  Just like being a member of the military or a flight crew, health care is an overwhelming endeavor

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The Job Doctor Mailbag - Major Metro Hospitalist Jobs for New Grads & More

By The Job Doctor - September 3, 2014

Hospitalist Job Search for New Grad in Major Metro Matt, a physician on Google + writes: The search for my first post residency hospitalist position has brought up a few questions/concerns that I was

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