Healthcare Career Resources Blog
Speaking Up for Patient Safety
By Angie Best-Boss RN - June 30, 2016
It’s happened to many of us. We show up for work, get our reports, and realize that we cannot safely perform our job under the current conditions. What can we do? A jury awarded Linda Boly, RN,
MOC - A Complicated Mess
By Jack Isler, MD - June 28, 2016
When physicians finish residency after medical school, they have the opportunity to become board certified in their particular specialty. This usually entails a written test and an oral exam. After
Does Race Affect Medical School Acceptance Rates?
By Nora Ekeanya D.O. - June 23, 2016
“I mean… I’m a white guy so it’s harder now for me to get in (to medical school).” My heart sank when I heard these words. As hard I tried, I couldn’t shake the feeling that my medical degree was being
What the Experts Know - Advice on Making a Great Impression
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - June 21, 2016
If you are like most job seekers, you wonder if you are doing the right things to get a new job. You probably wished for insights into the hiring process so you do not lose out on any great opportunities.
Dentistry Career Options Outside of Private Practice
By MaryAnn DePietro - June 16, 2016
A large percentage of dentists follow a traditional career path and join or open a private practice. Working in a group or solo practice is a great career choice. It allows you to gain experience and
Best Apps for Physicians
By Angie Best-Boss RN - June 14, 2016
A study by the IMS Health names Wikipedia as the "single leading source" of health care information for both patients and health care professionals. Not so surprising that our patients are using it,
How Internal Medicine Chose Me
By Ted Tsai, MD - June 9, 2016
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?”).
Highest Paying Physician Assistant Specialties
By MaryAnn DePietro - June 7, 2016
If you’re already a physician assistant (PA), you’re in luck. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, PA’s can expect a 30% career growth in the next ten years, which is much faster than
Healthcare Needs a Smooth Integration of Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers
By Jack Isler, MD - June 2, 2016
Our current system of healthcare delivery needs to change if it is to accommodate the influx of millions of newly insured patients and a looming physician shortage of massive proportions. There are
Performance Reviews That Work for Everyone
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - May 31, 2016
Performance evaluations are a tool to communicate expectations and share feedback with employees. However, not every organization creates evaluations that fulfill these goals. When hospitals and practices