Aug. 2, 2024Friday burnoutmental health Looking within How mindfulness has impacted me in both life and medicine Stephanie Lee, DO, writes about her experience with mindfulness, its many benefits and how others can incorporate mindfulness into their lives.
June 28, 2024Friday money Money talks Making your money grow: A guide for physicians Andrew Albano, Jr., DO, MBA, shares strategies for wealth accumulation that are tailored to physicians’ unique financial circumstances. Money Matters By Andrew Albano, Jr., DO, MBA
June 28, 2024Friday bookspatient careThe DO book club Sun and sand The DO Book Club, July 2024: Summer beach reads with a medical twist The DO staff and Book Club writers share our top suggestions for summer beach reads. From autobiography to fiction, there is something for everyone. The DO Book Club By Alexa Matthews
June 21, 2024Friday Best and worst statesstressstressed-out cities State by state Most and least stressed states in 2024, according to WalletHub In 2024, Louisiana, Mississippi and Nevada are the most-stressed states, while Minnesota, South Dakota and Utah are the least-stressed states, according to WalletHub’s recently released list of the most- and least-stressed U.S. states.
May 9, 2024Thursday financial advice Driving it home A housing and real estate guide for physicians and medical trainees In this physician housing guide, two DOs advise on crucial housing decisions, including budgeting, market analysis, exit strategies and more.
April 30, 2024Tuesday DO & student voicesmedical schoolsocial media Peer support How medical students are using social media in 2024 Today, social media networks offer valuable opportunities for med students to enhance their education, writes Margo Winter, OMS III. She also shares some of the challenges and risks of using social media as a medical student. What's Trending By Margo Winter, OMS III
April 30, 2024Tuesday burnoutphysician burnout Thinking outside the box 6 ways to be a physician without practicing clinical medicine Christopher Behringer, DO, says a mix of clinical and nonclinical work is his professional sweet spot. He shares the benefits of this approach and tips for others who are interested in it. Career Moves By Christopher Behringer, DO
March 29, 2024Friday parenting A worthwhile jugging act From diapers to degrees: Parenting through medical school and residency Medical school and residency are highly demanding. Adding the full-time responsibility of parenting only further complicates things. Two DOs share how they have successfully managed parenting through their medical training. Resident Notebook By Yisroel Grabie, DO
March 29, 2024Friday moral injury Mental health 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.
March 25, 2024Monday Medscaperetirementsurveys Retirement report 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.