Todd Skertich is a health care consultant and can be reached on Twitter @adventuresinmed.

Understanding the business of medicine: How to pursue excellence in the medical field

Finance
December 15, 2020

Your success in the medical field is not solely contingent upon your clinical dexterity but often results from the mastery of various industry aspects. What separates a great doctor from a good doctor is their cognizance of both the clinical and business sides of medicine. The market, risks, and trends of medical businesses are a great resource for residents as they establish their place in medicine. Business management is a …

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Understanding the business of medicine: How to pursue excellence in the medical field

Market-driven health care: What you need to know before searching for a position

Physician
November 22, 2020

Breaking down the medical industry

As you inch towards your debut as a physician, it’s wise to assess the medical field’s ever-changing landscape before you establish your place within it. There are many factors to consider when evaluating the medical market and how it impacts you personally. Now more than ever, national trends can directly affect the challenges you face in your career, so understanding them will better equip you to …

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Market-driven health care: What you need to know before searching for a position

Moving forward in medicine with your significant other

Education
November 7, 2020

The transition from resident to doctor is overwhelming and can impact your personal life deeply, particularly within the context of your relationship. It is important to sit down and discuss with your partner or spouse and discuss your excitement and fear during this odd phase of life. Although the transition can make or break a relationship, if both you and your partner put forth the effort, you will surely be …

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Moving forward in medicine with your significant other

Physician wellness and how doctors can take care of themselves

Physician
October 16, 2020

Oftentimes, when thinking of “wellness,” people first think about the physical health of the human body. And while wellness does include a healthy body, it also encompasses mental health. Just like it is important to take care of your body, it is just as vital to take your mental wellness into consideration. According to Meagan W. Vermeulen MD, co-author of the Career and Life Planning Guidebook …

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Physician wellness and how doctors can take care of themselves

Physician burnout: Find your balance

Physician
October 1, 2020

When entering a stressful and demanding career, it’s important for individuals to maintain their mental and physical health as they strive for a balance between their professional and personal life. There were times when I felt so defeated and worn-out by my job that I doubted my abilities as a physician. In retrospect, I understand that I was experiencing burnout and that I simply didn’t have the resources to work …

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Physician burnout: Find your balance

Designing your life and career in medicine

Physician
September 18, 2020

The best part of my job is interviewing residents and watching as gears begin to turn in their minds when I ask:

  • What made you decide that you wanted to be a doctor?
  • What is your purpose in life?
  • What legacy are you creating?
  • Which position in your field will truly fulfill you?
  • What type of community do you seek in order to meet your wants and needs?
  • Are you …

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Designing your life and career in medicine

The transition from resident to attending: Setting the stage for your new life and career

Physician
September 3, 2020

You’re finally at the point in your career that you’ve been waiting for! Training has been strenuous, and you have spent many years of your life readying yourself professionally for this moment. It is now time for you to transition from a resident to an attending physician.

At this time, you may be tempted to jump right in and start working.  I recommend taking a little time off for yourself first. …

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The transition from resident to attending: Setting the stage for your new life and career

Medical residents: How to avoid negotiating landmines

Finance
August 18, 2020

After ten grueling years of training to become a physician, you can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. You may be receiving countless emails that advertise amazing starting salaries, sign-on bonuses, and/or loan repayments that almost seem too good to be true. Dozens of calls are coming in on a weekly basis from recruiters who want to help you find your dream job, and the prospect of …

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Medical residents: How to avoid negotiating landmines