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View all postsPhysician Work/Life Balance: Are You Cheating on Your Family With Your Job?
By Danielle Kelvas, MD - September 21, 2022
Setting a perfect work/life balance is impossible. Something has to give, and you will either be cheating your family or your job; being a doctor includes defending yourself, and standing up for your time. In this article Dr. Danielle Kelvas offers a few best-practice tips for stealing back your time.
Achieving Work/Life Synergy in Healthcare
By Jacob Bollinger, PA - September 15, 2022
Work and time away from work are all really just a part of life. Making the distinction between a work/life balance can be troublesome in that regard, but physician assistant Jacob Bollinger instead suggests we try reframing it as work/life synergy and find ways to make our work lives and home lives support one another.
Questions to Ask When Interviewing at a Private Practice
By Laura Gilroy, MD - September 7, 2022
Private practice jobs provide an ideal balance between autonomy as a physician and support from colleagues and a healthcare system that’s not as large as a hospital. If you're considering private practice, preparing thoughtful questions in advance will be telling of the culture and day-to-day life in that practice.
Mindful Media Intake for Healthcare Providers
By Danielle Kelvas, MD - August 31, 2022
In this article Dr. Danielle Kelvas provides 5 tips for mindful media consumption which are specific to the needs of healthcare providers.
Burnout is Really Depression in Disguise
By Danielle Kelvas, MD - August 11, 2022
Being burned out is living in a constant state of overwhelming exhaustion, whereas depression is defined by the inability to feel pleasure and dysphoric mood. But is burnout a syndrome in and of itself, or is it actually part of the pathology of a larger depression? Current research argues the latter.
10 Questions You Should Ask During Your Interview
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - August 3, 2022
There comes a time in every interview when the candidate gets to question the interviewer. This is an opportunity not only to learn more about the company, but also another chance to demonstrate the value you could bring to the role. Here are 10 interview questions you should be asking.
Negotiating the Medical Employment Contract – What You Need to Know
By Shani Saks, DO - July 20, 2022
It's both exciting and stressful reviewing your medical practice contract. There are a lot of considerations you may not be familiar with, so we've got some best practice guidelines for how to evaluate your employment agreement and ensure it is to your maximum benefit.
Is the Physician Job Market Shifting to Rural Practice?
By Danielle Kelvas, MD - July 13, 2022
With the onset of telehealth and the gap between rural and urban provider salaries contracting, the physician job market is changing. The decision of where to live and practice is an important one that requires careful thought of both your present and future preferences and needs.
Top Five Reasons to Consider a Career in Healthcare
By Jacob Bollinger, PA - July 7, 2022
Though a career in healthcare is hardly ever as glamorous as portrayed on television, it can be just as exciting, satisfying, and humbling. Healthcare is a wonderful field to work in for a multitude of reasons, but among them all, here are the top 5.
Should You Apply to Positions You Are Under-Qualified For?
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - June 29, 2022
You've found a job posting, but you're not so sure you meet the requirements to apply. On one hand you don't want to miss this opportunity, but on the other you don't want to waste your time. So the question stands, should you apply? Well, it depends.
