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
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Physicians Running for Office
Although many don't think politics has a place in the exam room, political policies impact healthcare—leading some physicians to consider joining the fray.
Jan 30, 2024
How Will the Amazon Generation Change Healthcare?
The healthcare industry faces challenges in its attempts to meet the needs of patients who value customer service, choice, value, and quality.
Dec 29, 2023
Addressing New Challenges in Medical Education
Medical education faces challenges that affect the quality of training and the preparedness of future healthcare workforce.
Oct 30, 2023
Every Physician Has a Role in Reducing Low-Value Care
Every Physician Has a Role in Reducing Low-Value Care
Oct 19, 2023
COVID, RSV & Flu, Oh My!
“Cold and flu” season is nearly here; however, language matters, and I would argue that it’s important to change our lexicon to more accurately reflect the true health risks of the season.
Oct 12, 2023
Hocus POCUS: The Future of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Clinical Settings
The value of POCUS lies in its ability to provide immediate, real-time visual information to healthcare providers at the patient's bedside.
Aug 31, 2023
The Case For Organized Medicine
There is no question that healthcare and the practice of medicine is becoming increasingly complex, not just from a scientific and a medical point of view, but also from an economic, social, and political standpoint as well. The days of a physician simply showing up to work, taki
Apr 23, 2023
Every Physician Has a Role in Reducing Low-Value Care
It is going to take every physician doing their part to educate patients, educate themselves, and educate each other regarding what is medically appropriate.
Jan 31, 2023
For Acute Musculoskeletal Injury, MOVE, Not RICE
For acute musculoskeletal injury, it's time to re-educate physicians, as well as patients, to utilize less RICE and more MOVEment.
Dec 20, 2022
Physicians Are Critical to Restoring Trust in Healthcare
The tools & skills to effectively communicate science & medicine are lacking, especially in a world in which medical complexity is rising & time is at a premium
Oct 06, 2022
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How Physicians Can Stay Up-to-Date on the Legal Status, FDA Approval, & Safety of Cannabis Use
Cannabis use is rising for medical benefits, but physicians call for more research and clearer regulations due to potential risks....
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....
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