Elective Cesarean: What to Know
Elective Cesarean: What to Know An elective cesarean, sometimes called a cesarean on maternal request, is a planned C-section chosen without a specific medical reason requiring it. Some…
Tips for Physicians
Career, educational, financial tips and life hacks for physicians
Career, educational, financial tips and life hacks for physicians
Physicians Private Practice: Why Consider It
Physicians Private Practice: Why Consider It Employment by hospitals and large groups has grown, but private practice remains a compelling path for many physicians. It offers control that…
Insurance Jobs for Physicians
Insurance Jobs for Physicians Not every physician wants to spend a full career in direct patient care. The insurance industry offers respected non-clinical roles that use medical expertise.…
Tubal Ligation: Facts to Know
Tubal Ligation: Facts to Know Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure for permanent birth control, sometimes called ‘getting your tubes tied.’ It is a common and effective option…
Private Practice vs. Hospital: Weighing Your Options
Private Practice vs. Hospital: Weighing Your Options One of the biggest career decisions a physician or other clinician faces is whether to work in private practice or for…
What Is the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine?
What Is the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine? The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, known as PCRM, is a nonprofit organization of physicians and supporters focused on nutrition,…
What Do Patients Want From Their Doctors?
What Do Patients Want From Their Doctors? Patients judge their care by far more than test results. They want to feel understood, respected, and confident in their physician’s…
Staying Well as a Healthcare Worker
Staying Well as a Healthcare Worker Healthcare work is deeply meaningful, but it’s also demanding, emotionally heavy, and a well-known path to burnout. Protecting your own wellbeing isn’t…
Physician Wellness Grants: What to Expect
Physician Wellness Grants: What to Expect Physician wellness grants are an important tool for improving doctor wellbeing, but they work differently than many expect. Most are not cash…
Helping Patients Who Fear Needles
Helping Patients Who Fear Needles Needle fear is far more common than many providers assume, and it’s not just squeamishness; for some patients it’s a genuine phobia that…
Best Physicians’ Organizations in the USA
Best Physicians’ Organizations in the USA Professional organizations play a major role in medicine, offering advocacy, education, and community. Joining the right ones supports your career and connects…
What Patients Should Know at the Gynecologist
What Patients Should Know at the Gynecologist A good relationship with a gynecologist is an important part of women’s health, yet many patients aren’t sure what to expect…
Alternative Sources of Income for Doctors
Alternative Sources of Income for Doctors Many physicians look for income beyond clinical shifts, whether to build wealth, cut burnout, or plan a transition. Real options exist for…
Why Breastfeeding Matters, and How to Support It
Encourage New Mothers to Breastfeed Breastfeeding is ideal for a mother to provide their baby with the essential nutrients required for healthy growth and development. However, a growing…
Average Cost of Malpractice Insurance for Physicians
Average Cost of Malpractice Insurance for Physicians Malpractice insurance is a major, often overlooked cost of practicing medicine. What you pay depends heavily on your specialty and your…
Why Physicians Should Be Involved in Medical Research
Why Physicians Should Be Involved in Medical Research Medical research advances because clinicians ask hard questions and test better answers. Physicians who take part help shape the future…