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“Public health crisis”: The latest on physician burnout
PHYSICIAN BURNOUT has been in the news in a big way, and most— but not all—of the news is bad. The biggest headlines went...
Who most regrets their decision to go into medicine?
YOUNG PATHOLOGISTS and anesthesiologists were the most likely to say they regret their choice of specialty. According to a survey of more than 3,500...
How satisfied are physicians with their pay?
Are doctors happy with what they earn? Data from two physician surveys paint somewhat different pictures, but the upshot is that many report being...
Job hunting? Keep potential burnout in mind
PROVIDER BURNOUT continues to receive a lot of attention. Tait Shanafelt, MD, and colleagues threw a big log on that fire in the December...
Finding locum work
WHEN IT COMES TO working locum tenens, one of the biggest questions most physicians have is this: Will they be able to find regular...
Still working while sick?
DOES AMERICAN MEDICINE have a problem with physicians who work while sick? A quick look at the published evidence—and at physician anecdotes—indicates the answer...
Family leave: Are you prepared?
IN 2015 when Sarah Hoper, MD, had her first child, she had some decisions to make. Dr. Hoper, who was working in Nashville as...
Career updates for physicians
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December 23, 2021
Doc pay rose in 2021, but didn't keep up with inflation
Physician pay rose...
The pros and cons of working locum
SHAUN S. BERGER, MD, remembers the moment he realized he wanted to work locum tenens. The pediatrician was working as a junior faculty member...