The stresses and strains that inevitably accompany your life as a resident or fellow are considerable. As hectic as a typical day feels, the challenging pace can actually help prepare you for the next stages in your career advancement—but you must learn to achieve a healthy balance between your work and your life outside of work. Read more…
As you don your new Chief Resident or Senior Fellow scrubs you should try to remember two things – all eyes will be upon you to set an example, and it’s your job to build and nurture a productivity culture.
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Your year as Chief Resident or Senior Fellow offers a wealth of opportunities for establishing life-long work habits and philosophies that can sustain a fruitful and successful medical career. One of the most important skills to cultivate is a commitment to a culture of accountability.
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By getting through medical school and residency, you prove that you have one important character trait: perseverance!
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After several years of significant effort, you are now ready to begin your search for the perfect medical practice opportunity. Maybe you have already practiced and are looking for a change.
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“How can I handle a difficult resident in my program?” asked a newly-appointed Chief Resident at a Q&A for Chief Residents.
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As cliché as this may sound, its truth is undeniable. You only have one chance to make a first impression. Judgments will be made about you in the first four to eight seconds of interacting with someone.
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You might be surprised to realize how important professional protocol is to realizing your professional, as well as your personal goals.
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In a working environment, especially in a clinical teaching environment, quality communication is the oil that makes the machine run. And at the heart of good communication among co-workers is the core ability to provide and accept focused feedback.
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The current state of the healthcare industry has created an extremely dynamic and sometimes unpredictable marketplace for private practices across the U.S. If you’re considering buying into this volatile market you’ll need to be rigorous in assessing the true and transferable value of any practice you’re analyzing for potential purchase.
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