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Avoid these common mistakes in your first doctor employment contract [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join us for an insightful episode as we navigate the complexities of negotiating your first employment contract as a doctor. Our guest, attorney Ethan A. Nkana, shares inv…

Why my 5-year-old is helping with my PhD thesis

My five-year-old daughter is helping me with my PhD thesis. I wish she didn’t have to. No, she’s not a prodigy (even if she is very clever!), and I’m not that desperate for assistance. She just happens to be a subject matter expert. M…

Surviving medical residency: the untold story of resilience and hope

Working as a resident in medicine can be tiring. You are expected to study, pass exams, take care of your patients without making any mistakes, keep your seniors happy, have friendly ties with your co-workers, work extremely long hours, and avoid confl…

Balancing diabetes and mental health: the medication challenge [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We sit down with Jennifer Jonsson, a patient advocate, to explore the complex world of medication interactions and their impact on mental health. Jennifer shares her perso…

To anesthetize, or not to anesthetize: a pervasive dilemma of the GLP-1 era

Since the United States Food and Drug Administration approved exenatide in 2005, it took decades for the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) to identify and address perioperative safety concerns, if any, among patients using glucagon-like pepti…

A group of four successful surgeons negotiate better contracts: a case study

How can a group of dedicated general surgeons transform their compensation and work conditions in six months? Here’s their story. The group’s story: facts and dynamics Four general surgeons, one NP, and one PA for a specific physician have …

Mastering patient inquiries: Streamline your practice communication

Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.” -William Shakespeare “Oh, I forgot to ask my doctor something” is a line as old as time itself. This happens within 0.6 seconds of starting the ride back home. So you then decide to…

Key strategies for private medical practices [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We dive into the challenges and strategies for private medical practices to thrive, featuring our guest, pediatrician Nneka Unachukwu. We discuss the importance of adoptin…

Transform relationships: Embrace real interactions over digital distractions

As a health care writer and subject matter expert in public health policy for the treatment of chronic pain and opioid addiction, I spend a lot of time online reading or writing. Nearing the age of 80, I have time for such occupations. In that context,…

Where did the physician to physician courtesy go?

In recent years, the medical landscape has seen significant changes, not all of them favorable. One of the most noticeable shifts is the increasing reliance on physician extenders—such as nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs)—to hand…