Aug. 7, 2019Wednesday difficult patients Communication tips Dreading that patient encounter? Help is here Before confronting your next difficult patient, take note of these strategies for mitigating the stress, inefficiencies and risks of challenging visits.
Aug. 5, 2019Monday AOA President 2019House of Delegates 2019 House of Delegates AOA President Ronald Burns, DO, takes a look at osteopathic medicine today In his inaugural speech as AOA President, Dr. Burns described osteopathic medicine as ‘modern medicine with a personal touch.’
July 31, 2019Wednesday House of Delegates 2019 Q&A ‘We have an opportunity to close this chapter’: HHS official on ending the HIV epidemic Osteopathic physicians can play a key role in aiding in ending the HIV epidemic, says HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Adm. Brett P. Giroir, MD.
July 30, 2019Tuesday residency trainingsocial media What is Instappropriate? Residency and the social media dilemma: Advice from the trenches Two program directors and a first-year resident share the good, the bad and the ugly on navigating social media while applying for residency.
July 17, 2019Wednesday mid-career physicianspersonal finance Planning for your future 4 financial considerations for mid-career physicians Physicians in their 40s and beyond often have a lot going on financially, including planning for retirement and paying down debt. Experts offer tips on making this time of your life as prosperous as possible.
May 15, 2019Wednesday measlesvaccination Predicting an outbreak Where will the next measles outbreak strike? Chicago, LA and Miami beware A new study ranks the threat in U.S. counties based on the number of unvaccinated individuals and the relative distance to international airports.
May 8, 2019Wednesday general surgerysurgeon shortagesurgery Access to care A surgeon shortage is mounting, recent report finds By 2032, the U.S. will lack as many as 23,000 surgeons, according to the report. The impending shortage has led to new legislation being introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
May 8, 2019Wednesday anti-inflammatory dietlifestylenutrition Starving the fire The anti-inflammatory diet: 5 things to know Patients with heart disease, diabetes and obesity are among those who may benefit from an eating plan aimed at treating low-grade chronic inflammation.
May 1, 2019Wednesday aerospace medicine On a mission NASA’s top doc: A DO is helping launch the first human journey to Mars As NASA’s chief health and medical officer, J.D. Polk, DO, is rising to the cosmic challenge.
April 22, 2019Monday physician compensation It pays to know Physician compensation varies up to 23% by employment type, report finds As more docs steer away from private practice, it’s good to know the differences in average compensation for various types of employment.