Why Silicon Valley Should Embrace Doctors
Innovation in healthcare blazes past technological advances in many other sectors. Spending in...
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Career Concerns
Living for Yourself, Prioritizing Your Needs
Research indicates that physicians tend to put the needs of their patients before their own....
Read MoreThe ABIM Disallows Opposing Voices Regarding MOC
There is much controversy surrounding MOC (Maintenance of Certification) requirements. The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) along with the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) continue their stance imposing...
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I Am Not a Patient Advocate
People have commented on some of my posts, expressing appreciation for my ‘patient advocacy.’ I...
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On the Unity of Doctors
Doctors are facing challenges like never before. Not only are new medications being discovered and...
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What is Professionalism?
A while ago, I wrote about a medical student whose school tried to dismiss him just prior to...
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Universal Medical Licensing? Won’t Happen
Some well-intentioned people at the Center for American Progress say that the concept of...
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Guidance for Social Media Use in Emergency Medicine
share content with other users. In addition to social networking websites like Facebook, other...
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Alcohol Abuse Among Physicians: Taking Control
Physicians, like many adults in the general public, enjoy drinking an alcoholic beverage in a...
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Substance Use in Anesthesiology Residents
Substance use disorders are a serious public health issue, and physicians are not immune to these...
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Hospital CEO’s Salary—How Much More Than Docs?
Does the salary of a hospital chief executive officer (CEO) have anything to do with the quality...
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Is it Possible to Live a Full Life as a Surgeon?
Not too long ago, a fourth-year medical student asked me that question. Here’s what I told...
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Simulation-Based Training Lecture
“Simulation-Based Training: More Than Experience and Mere Repetition,” a lecture by...
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2014 Physician Compensation Report Highlights
A newcomer snatched a spot in the top 3 highest earning specialties – check out which one in our...
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Communication Etiquette in Medical Training
Patient-centered communication can impact several aspects of the patient-doctor relationship,...
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Examining Physician Rx Drug Abuse
Substance use is one of the most frequent causes of impairment among physicians, and some reports...
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Shady History Hasn’t Hurt Cosmetic Surgeon’s Online Ratings
There seems to be no shortage of bad doctor stories going around these days. Just when you thought...
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Clinician Views on Important Emergency Matters
Emergency medicine (EM) physicians have a heightened duty to advocate for the interests of their...
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Making the Case for More Specialist Training
Experts have reported that population growth among the elderly and the increasing prevalence of...
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The Ongoing Decline of Resident Education
A paper from Johns Hopkins looked at traditional, every fourth night calls compared to...
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