Career Satisfaction: Which Doctors Enjoy Their Jobs The Most?
I’ve recently become curious about career satisfaction within the healthcare industry. What contributes to happiness for doctors in the States, and which doctors currently enjoy their jobs the most? It’s all too painfully clear that many doctors report high levels of burnout, feelings of anger and/or anxiety, and even depression so severe it leads to […]
Doctor Loan Programs: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
There are loan programs explicitly designed with doctors in mind. Called a “physician loan” or “doctor mortgage loan,” these programs are intended for medical professionals and usually don’t require a down payment. Regular mortgage loans require a down payment, and if borrowers can’t make a down payment above 20%, they’ll need to also pay for […]
[Guide] The Importance of Disability Insurance for Physicians
In today’s medical practices, overhead is somewhere between a staggering 60% and 70%. Overhead has “increased substantially…with reimbursements dropping, malpractice costs rising and salaries for employees increasing.” Most physicians find themselves launched into the “business management” role of their practice without the benefit of any training about the business side of healthcare. I imagine the […]
What Are Expert Medical Witnesses and How to Become One
Expert medical witnesses have become an important part of the judicial system as they give evidence to help courts make decisions. They help judges and juries understand the evidence that’s presented in cases clearly and concisely. An expert medical witness is someone with a specialized understanding of the medical field. They are often called upon […]
What Kind of Salary Can a Nurse Make With a Bachelor’s Degree?
Hot off the press, Nurse.com weighs in on The Nursing Shortage: Looking Ahead to 2023. The article starts on a positive note by citing that “statistics show the nursing shortage is still a crisis, but 2023 could be a turning point.” But before we all exhale with relief, the same article warns that almost 30% […]
Fully Booked Doctors: What To Do When You’re Too Busy
Physician Leadership recently asked, “How many patients can a primary care physician treat?” According to their findings: “Not as many as required — but delegation can lessen the workload.” As of 2019, the average primary physician may treat 2,500 — or more — patients. They also share criteria used by Duke University’s studies that to […]
14 Remote Work-From-Home Job Options for Doctors in 2023
While people are no longer mandated to work from home the way they were during the pandemic, research shows that: As to the benefits of working remotely, many feel that they’ll enjoy a better work-life balance, experience more productivity, and are “highly engaged” in their work. It’s not all good news, though. It can be […]
Huge List of 50+ Non-Clinical Jobs for Doctors and Physicians
A growing number of doctors and physicians are considering leaving the field or considering leaving their practices. Burnout is not a new story for the medical profession, but since the pandemic, physician burnout rates spiked to an all-time high by the end of 2021. The AMA has developed an AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians […]
Our Favorite Inspirational Quotes for Doctors & Physicians
The last several years have been incredibly hard on doctors and physicians, as the pandemic has caused an increase in physician burnout, financial stressors for healthcare physicians, and a shortage of doctors and physicians. Doctors and physicians have certainly had to face many unique challenges over the past several years, and it has taken a […]
10 of The Best Podcasts For Doctors and Physicians in 2023
Talk to almost anyone these days about podcasting, and you’re sure to hear, “I love listening to podcasts! My favorites are….” Rewind just over ten ago, and it was a different story. Only 22% of the adult population was even aware of podcasting. Last year, almost 80% of Americans were familiar with the term, with […]
