How to Become an Infectious Disease Specialist
Many popular movies and TV shows depict catastrophic outbreaks of deadly diseases. Whether they deal with zombie outbreaks or something more realistic, they are still created with the intent to entertain. The audience can choose to either watch or not. But, with the spread of COVID-19, we have all now seen and experienced the real-world impact of infectious disease. As the number of cases rises, it’s no surprise that infectious...
How and Why You Should Become an Allergist
As a medical student, you likely were (or possibly are) overwhelmed by the number of specialties available to doctors. Should you become a cardiologist or maybe a hospitalist? Is maternal-fetal medicine right for you, or could it be occupational medicine? However, it is impossible to make a decision about which specialty is right for you if you have not learned about your options. Given that you’re reading this right now,...
Three Ways to Improve Patient Adherence
As a locum tenens doctor, you’re almost constantly on the move. Traveling across the country and seeing lots of different patients sometimes makes spending quality time with each of them a bit challenging. After doing your part to treat every medical condition within your power, it’s up to patients themselves to ensure they regain their health. This can mean adhering to the distinct instructions provided, taking their medication, or...
Increase Productivity as a Physician | Three Tips
Now more than ever, physicians are busier with day to day tasks but have less and less time for patients. In a study by the non-profit advocacy group, The Physician Foundation researchers found that the average physician spends at least 20 percent of their time doing uncompensated tasks. Considering that most doctors get paid based on patient productivity, it’s important to realize what time wasting activities professionals deal with....
Celebrate Brain Injury Awareness Month
According to the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania, 1.4 million individuals in the United States are diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. Unfortunately, these injuries are often misdiagnosed or under-diagnosed, since symptoms aren’t always apparent right away. March marks Brain Injury Awareness Month, so whether you work directly with patients who sustain a brain injury or know of other doctors who do,...