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Nutrition Tips for Physicians: Staying Healthy During Busy Days
Between the double shifts and stressful days, keeping energy up and eating right can seem like an insurmountable challenge.
Lack of Standardized Definitions Creates Challenges in Identifying Prevalence of Burnout
Researchers systematically reviewed clinical trial databases for published studies on burnout prevalence in practice physicians.
Causes of Burnout in Resident Physicians Examined
Career choice regret, specialty choice, and anxiety in medical school have been linked with elevated rates of burnout in resident physicians
When Will Medicine Join the Women's Movement?
A recent report from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine confirms that sexual harassment is a problem across all fields of science.
Understanding the Cause is Necessary to Treating Physician Burnout
There is no widespread understanding of the pathophysiology of burnout, or conclusions about how it should be measured.
Education Can Up Emotional Intelligence in Residents
Residents from pediatrics and med-ped residency programs have an increase in total emotional intelligence.
The Relationship Between Highpoint Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts
These findings point to the need to continue and expand clinical understanding of the variables contributing to suicidal behavior and the role of suicidal ideation.
Physician Perspectives: Examining the Intersections of White Privilege and Racism in Medicine
Racial insensitivity, stereotyping, and racially based decisions continue to occur in medical school admissions, recruitment, and management, as well as patient care.
Physicians Often Don't Address Their Burnout
The same traits that help physicians excel at their profession are likely to make them experience burnout.
Turning Your Passion Into a Side Hustle: Tips for Physicians
Whether you're interested in writing for healthcare blogs or dabbling in a subject outside the realm of medical care, there's something for anyone with an interest in a side hustle.
Formal Mindfulness Training Feasible, Useful for Surgery Interns
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training is a feasible and acceptable method to combat stress and burnout experienced by medical interns.
Residents Should Take Advantage of Paid Time Off
Although there are many demands on residents, taking advantage of paid vacation time is one of the perks and should be maximized.
Leana Wen, MD, to Assume Planned Parenthood Presidency
Leana Wen, MD, begins her tenure at Planned Parenthood on November 12, 2018.
The Gamification of Medical School is Well Underway
Gamification approaches may have benefits that supplement those of traditional classroom learning.
Goop Reaches Settlement in False Advertising Lawsuit
A $145,000 settlement will be paid by actress Gwyneth Paltrow's company, Goop, in a lawsuit over unfounded claims that some of its products improve women's sexual and emotional health.
Medical Schools Phase Out Lectures as Education Shifts Outside the Classroom
Medical students are choosing to forego lectures to use the time studying for the Step 1 exam instead.
Physician Specialty Influences Rates of Burnout
Interested in specializing in critical care? You may want to reconsider.
Achieving Proper Recognition for the Accomplishments of Women in Medicine
Although the conversations may be difficult, residency program leadership must do its part to elevate the voices of female trainees.
Concierge Medicine Is Changing the Physician Practice Landscape
In addition to a better work-life balance, concierge medicine can reduce the number of patients a physician needs to see in order to make a living.
TEDMED: TED Talks Help Reignite Physicians' Passions for Medicine
Watch one of these healthcare-focused TED Talks and reignite your passion for medicine.
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- Improved Outcomes With New Protocol for Treating Acute Ischemic Stroke
- FDA Panel Votes on Prucalopride for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- FDA Panel Votes on Drug/Device Combo to Treat Pain in Medically Supervised Setting