Tag: Doctors
March 2016 Briefing – Internal Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for March 2016. This roundup includes the...
Are Guidelines Needed to Assess Competence of Aging Physicians?
Reps from physician, hospital, patient safety organizations explore need for national guidelines
Pediatricians Struggle to Find Work-Life Balance Early in Career
Good health, peer support, patient care resources tied to higher satisfaction
AAP Calls for More Funds for Graduate Education in Pediatrics
Increase in funding of GME positions recommended to address pediatrician workforce needs
AMA Addresses Elements of Team-Based Care Model
New module from STEPS Forward collection describes how to bring these elements together
Record Number of Med School Grads Choosing Family Medicine
Seventh consecutive year of increase, but supply still doesn't meet demand for family doctors
How Can We Fix the Wage Gap Among Female Physicians?
Women need to become better negotiators and lobby for transparency to reduce gender wage disparity
Most Pediatricians Satisfied With Professional Responsibilities
Women, those without academic appointment are more likely to be working part time
Costs Estimated for Applying to Dermatology Residency
Total cost was $11,324 and $9,058/applicant for matched and non-matched applicants
Sharps Injuries for 76 Percent of Dermatology Residents
Most respondents received formal sharps safety education; 70% had no hands-on safety training
