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Physician mental health: a guide for BIPOC physicians

In the world of medicine, the challenges faced by BIPOC physicians are multifaceted. Not only do they contend with the rigor and demands of the profession, but they also navigate unique societal pressures and systemic inequalities. Prioritizing mental …

Physician mental health: a guide for BIPOC physicians

In the world of medicine, the challenges faced by BIPOC physicians are multifaceted. Not only do they contend with the rigor and demands of the profession, but they also navigate unique societal pressures and systemic inequalities. Prioritizing mental …

Balancing pain management and legal realities [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join L. Joseph Parker, a research physician, as we dive into the intricate world of medical practice and legal challenges faced by health care professionals treating patients with pain and …

Balancing pain management and legal realities [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join L. Joseph Parker, a research physician, as we dive into the intricate world of medical practice and legal challenges faced by health care professionals treating patients with pain and …

Unlocking emotional freedom and empathic communication

Has there ever been a time you judged yourself? Or that one time you resented yourself and repeatedly went over that event, thinking, “Gee, I wish I could’ve changed that one thing.” Has there ever been a time where you’ve said,…

Want more investment control? A self-directed brokerage account may be right for you.

For most doctors, hiring a financial advisor who understands their needs is important when making investment decisions. We are all busy, and most don’t have the knowledge to make good investment decisions. However, some have the time, and get edu…

Bridging attorneys and doctors: the role of medical/legal consultants

Engaging in medical/legal consulting offers a valuable opportunity to apply your medical training in a non-clinical capacity that genuinely benefits people. Physicians across the nation are increasingly embracing medical/legal consulting as a rewarding…

Balancing opioid medication in chronic pain

She walked in with a cane, bent over like a question mark. She was in her seventies and as sweet as people in that age group tend to be. I think most of the cranky ones don’t make it that far. She was something of an emergency because her doctor …

From academic medicine to private practice [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Carmen Fong, a colorectal surgeon, as she shares her journey through the world of medicine. Carmen’s experiences highlight the challenges women face in academic medicine, from ge…

Physicians have a hidden addiction treatment superpower

When it comes to addiction treatment, doctors have a superpower. Even if you’re not board certified in addiction (most of us are not), you possess knowledge and skills uniquely suited to caring for patients with addiction. Many professions purpor…