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The use of social media channels and associated benefits for physicians are highlighted in a recent article published by the American Academy of Family Physicians. And guidelines are provided for physicians wishing to become active in social media.

AAFP Recommends Doctors Explore Use of Social Media

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Guidelines provided for physicians wishing to become more active in social media
The Skin Cancer Objective Structured Clinical Examination is a well-developed instrument that can assess medical student competency in detecting melanoma

Instrument Assesses Competency in Detecting Melanoma

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Skin Cancer Objective Structured Clinical Examination measures students' performance
For one physician

Music Can Help Doctors Develop Relationships With Patients

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Cardiologist describes how showing her vulnerability through music has made her a better doctor
Electronic portfolios are being used to transform medical students' assessments and track progress as students advance through medical training

E-Portfolio Developed to Assess Millennial Med Students

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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine has developed complex system to chart performance
Ways in which technology can enhance patient care were shared at a recent American Academy of Family Physicians State Legislative Conference.

AAFP: Telemedicine Can Enhance Access to Care

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Technology's strongest points are improving access to care, providing continuity of care
A small but promised Medicare pay increase has effectively been reduced to zero for all physician specialties

AAFP: Expected 0.5 Percent Pay Increase Reduced to Zero

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Medicare physician fee schedule shows expected Medicare pay increase reduced for all specialties
Occupational burnout appears to reduce clinical faculty members' readiness to change teaching approaches

Burnout Reduces Readiness to Change Teaching Approaches

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Clinical faculty with low occupational burnout more likely to be in action stage of change
Although Medicaid expansion still does not work for many physicians

States Encouraging Doctors to Accept Medicaid Expansion

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Although Medicaid expansion does not work for many docs, states trying to find ways to make it work
Male and female cardiologists have different job activities and salaries

AHA: Gender Disparity in Cardiologists’ Salaries

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Gender differences in compensation even after adjustment for measured characteristics
A web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program is effective for preventing suicidal ideation among medical interns

Web-Based CBT Program Cuts Suicidal Ideation in Interns

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Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program reduces likelihood of endorsing suicidal ideation