Students Celebrate Matching—Now the Real Work Begins
As new physicians match, the system they enter needs repair....
McDonald's Musings 
Physician’s Weekly editorial board member Alex McDonald, MD, explores the role physicians can play in society beyond the office, clinic, or hospital.
Alex McDonald, MD, CAQSM, FAAFP
Engaging With Patients & the Community Outside the Exam Room
Engaging with patients and the community outside the exam room is crucial to addressing social facto...
When Disaster Strikes: Preparing & Adapting to Meet Community Needs
Preparedness, flexibility, and commitment to public education are critical to physicians' abilities ...
Navigating Health, Science, & Misinformation in a Changing Political Landscape
Trust in health science is vital. Physicians must combat misinformation, advocate for evidence-based...
Navigating Career Changes: Is an Early-Mid-Career Crisis Really a Thing?
Is the early-mid-career crisis real? Physicians are asking themselves this question and looking to ...
Vote! It's Good for Your Health
Although we all want to be healthy and improve our community's health, how we do that has fallen vic...
What is Physician-Led Healthcare, and How Can YOU Contribute?
It’s time for physicians to stand up and resume their role as healthcare system leaders to address...
Earth Day, Climate Change, and Human Health
Earth Day provided a good moment to reflect on the climate, climate change, and, most importantly, h...
Reflections on Match Day 2024
Match Day is a highly anticipated event where graduating medical students find out where they will c...
Helping Patients Understand “Wants” Versus “Needs”
Patients have easy access to health information, so doctors must enhance efforts involving helping p...
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BUSINESS OF MEDICINE
How Effective Revenue Cycle Management Can Create a Successful System for Collecting Payments
The healthcare industry has undergone a number of significant alterations that have added to the already challenging task of revenue-cycle management....
Key Results From the 2025 NRMP Match
The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) shared results from the 2025 Main Residency Match, the largest in its history....
How Virtual Interviewing Is Impacting the Residency Matching Process
Virtual interviewing for residency matching provides many benefits to applicants and programs, but the loss of in-person interaction is resulting in a shift to a new, hybrid process....
How Medicare Reimbursement & Student Loan Rates Affect Healthcare Delivery & Access
Physicians' financial struggles from low Medicare reimbursement rates and high student debt threaten care quality and access, requiring urgent policy action....
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