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View all postsHealthcare Recruiter and Candidate Boot Camp: Communication 101
By Stacey E. Halford, MSW, LMSW - July 14, 2020
Recruiter/candidate miscommunication is usually due to shifts in priorities, inattention to detail, or adding a third person into the lines of communication. Most of the time miscommunication is not intentionally hurtful or rude. Use the right communication tools at the right time. Your method of communication should help – not hinder – the context and intent of your message...
Residency Training - A Final Year Timeline
By Laura Gilroy, MD - July 7, 2020
As July 1st rolls around yet again, another group of new interns will be starting in every residency program around the country. This time of year is important and symbolic for all residents because it represents their progression to the next year of training, and for the lucky seniors among us, it means that residency has finally come to an end...
Anxiety Management Through COVID-19’s Second Wave
By Stacey E. Halford, MSW, LMSW - July 1, 2020
Maybe you are a healthcare provider on the frontlines of COVID-19. Maybe you are a young mom watching as decisions are made about school reopening in the fall. Whatever your specific life circumstance, you are not immune to the anxiety that comes along with such unsettled times. With calm, focus, and armed with the facts, we can face the future together with a more settled heart and mind.
How to Ace Your Virtual Interview
By Riia O'Donnell - June 25, 2020
There are many ways to make a good impression during a virtual interview. Just as an in-person interview, you’ll want to put your best digital foot forward. A bit of advanced planning can help the technical aspect go smoothly. It can also highlight your professionalism and readiness to work.
Is This the Perfect Time to Try Locum Tenens?
By David Beran, DO - June 23, 2020
As facilities restructure to satisfy the new normal, positions are opening up. And the more I’m contacted by recruiters trying to fill those positions, the more I see just how many and how varied those positions are. With all of this opportunity, one can’t help but ask oneself: Is this a good time to try something new?
How I Picked A Medical Specialty
By David Beran, DO - June 16, 2020
In this article Dr. David Beran gives helpful advise to medical students for choosing which type of residency to pursue. The medical specialty decision is stressful—by thinking of the specialties in big buckets and asking major questions, you can narrow down your list...
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Quitting Your Job in Healthcare
By David Beran, DO - June 2, 2020
More than ever, it's important to ask yourself the right questions before making the decision to quit. Here are six questions to help put that decision in perspective.
Is Private Practice the Right Choice for You?
By Ore Ogunyemi, MD - May 26, 2020
If you’ve ever considered starting your own medical practice or joining a group of like-minded physician-entrepreneurs, read on to see if you have what it takes to make private practice the right step for you.
Why This Physician Isn’t Burned Out
By David Beran, DO - May 21, 2020
I am an emergency physician. I provide care to abusive patients via a clunky EMR. I work nights, weekends and holidays. Because of unnecessary bureaucratic tasks, simple aspects of my job are cumbersome and take longer than they should. And I am not burned out...
Healthcare Leadership Now
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - May 15, 2020
In today's rapidly evolving global situation, leaders must think differently and mandate that their troops approach problem-solving with a fresh set of eyes and a clear perspective, ensuring success.