Posts Tagged ‘Resident Physicians’
5 Mistakes I Made Accepting an Attending Contract
The final year of any residency is a time of accelerated independence, moonlighting, and an intense search for that first job as an attending. This decision is critical as one embarks on a life-long career in medicine, and it will […]
Read moreBe Prepared Mentally, Physically, and Socially for Residency
Nothing compares to the apprehension of starting residency. Okay – that’s not true, but it’s really high up there on nerve-wracking firsts. I remember my first day as a resident. In a matter of a few hours, I went from […]
Read moreHow Internal Medicine Chose Me
As an internal medicine physician, the #3 question people most often ask me is why I chose to be an internist (the top two being “What is internal medicine?” and “What’s this thing growing on my genitals?”). So I thought […]
Read moreHow I Balance Residency and Personal Life
Most physicians go into the medical field to “help others,” but it’s difficult to find ones who have found a healthy balance between being hard-working experts in their fields and also having a thriving personal life. I won’t say I […]
Read moreWhat really motivates physicians in training?
Editors note: Today we are sharing a new medical cartoon called The Elephant in the OR. This comic is the creation of 4th year medical student Mikael Plymoth, and is reprinted here at Healthcare Career Resources with express permission. In today’s strip […]
Read more10 Things to Know to Survive Your Medical Residency
You graduated medical school and are officially an MD or DO. The funny thing is, you may not feel ready to be responsible for other peoples’ lives just yet. But guess what? You are responsible. The good news is, you’re […]
Read morePhysician Job Search Tips: For 2014 Residents and Fellows the Time to Start Your Job Search is Now!
Here we are in the middle of July, 2013, and for many physician residents and fellows, their upcoming job search isn’t yet a high priority. However, there are several reasons why getting a jump on your job should be among […]
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