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“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 moreWhy a Career in Healthcare Is One of the Most Rewarding Jobs
When it comes to choosing a career, not many are more rewarding than the careers in the healthcare industry. The need for healthcare is increasingly becoming a demand, and given that the world is steadily evolving and changing, it shows […]
Read moreMaintain Provider Credibility by Looking the Part
Negative bias toward overweight and obesity saturates American society. Obese people are vulnerable to being stereotyped as lazy, undisciplined, intellectually inferior, and lacking in willpower. Prejudice and discrimination permeate the workplace and the media. Physicians and other health-care providers, whether […]
Read morePreventing Healthcare Worker Burnout
One of the reasons why someone may choose healthcare as a career is his or her desire to help people. Although working in the medical field can be gratifying, it can also present some challenges unique to caregiving. Whether you […]
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 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 moreNHSC Loan Repayment Requirements and Benefits
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. The Affordable Care Act officially became […]
Read moreWhat In-house Recruiters Really Care About on Your CV
Healthcare job seekers – physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, allied health professionals, and others – often spend a great deal of time preparing their CV’s and trying to determine exactly how to use them in order to impress the hiring authority […]
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