Healthcare Career Resources Blog
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...
8 Amazing Personal Benefits of Volunteering
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - June 11, 2020
If you always wanted to volunteer, many organizations need your help. As states loosen their coronavirus restrictions, consider a volunteer position. There are many great causes that need assistance to address unprecedented challenges.
Minnesota PAs Look to the Future
By Russell Singleton, PA - June 9, 2020
PAs all across the country are talking about Minnesota. Why? Because with the passing of the PA Modernization Act, the Gopher state takes an extraordinary leap into the future of affordable and accessible healthcare.
Healthcare Workforce & Provider Recruitment: Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Stacey E. Halford, MSW, LMSW - June 5, 2020
Once the initial fear and anxiety around the COVID-19 pandemic passed, a new normal in the healthcare workforce world emerged. By now you’ve likely returned to work in some capacity. Maybe you now work remotely (Work from Home, or the new shorthand, WFH) and will do so for a while. Maybe you’ve recently returned to work under social distancing and protective face cover/mask constraints. Either way, the effects of COVID-19 loom for the long haul. Sit back, adjust your face mask, and learn how to adapt and thrive in the new world of healthcare workforce and provider recruitment...
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.
Five Ways to Retain Top Talent – Onboarding & Beyond
By Stacey E. Halford, MSW, LMSW - May 28, 2020
Provider retention is about the tangible and intangible experiences you provide, so be creative and always seek feedback from the experts on retention – your newly hired healthcare professionals.
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...
Common Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - May 19, 2020
The key to successfully answering interview questions is to understand the reason that they are being asked, and to answer them while keeping in mind the interviewer’s motivation for asking the question.
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.