Prescription for excellence What makes a successful physician? DOs and medical students weigh in Watch the video to hear from physicians and medical students about what makes a physician thrive. Aug. 23, 2017Wednesday Ashley Altus Contact Ashley Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics House of Delegates 2017video In the eyes of several DOs, success as a physician requires much more than cultivating a mastery of medicine. Successful physicians remember their humanity, truly care for their patients and bring humility to their role, they say. The DO asked physicians and medical students what makes a successful physician during the 2017 House of Delegates meeting. Watch the video above for their full responses. Here’s a sampling of what they said: More in Lifestyle Confronting burnout and moral injury in medicine Regarding burnout in medicine, “I knew there was more to the story than the frustration of dealing with administrative obstacles,” writes Jerry Balentine, DO. Nearly 70% of doctors in their 40s want to retire in their 50s or early 60s, survey reveals Medscape report finds that physicians, on average, would like to save $3.9 million to feel comfortable retiring from medicine. Previous articleMilitary medicine: Keeping pilots in flying form Next articleSeeking nominations for AOA Distinguished Service Award
Confronting burnout and moral injury in medicine Regarding burnout in medicine, “I knew there was more to the story than the frustration of dealing with administrative obstacles,” writes Jerry Balentine, DO.
Nearly 70% of doctors in their 40s want to retire in their 50s or early 60s, survey reveals Medscape report finds that physicians, on average, would like to save $3.9 million to feel comfortable retiring from medicine.