Mastering contract negotiation is essential for every physician's career success, impacting everything from salary to work-life balance.| KevinMD.com
Founded in 2004 by Kevin Pho, MD, KevinMD.com is the web’s leading platform where physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, medical students, and patients share their insight and tell their stories.| KevinMD.com
The 2024 MGMA DataDive provides comprehensive insights into physician and APP compensation trends, highlighting challenges like inflation, productivity disparities, and geographic variations in pay.| KevinMD.com
Howard Smith is an obstetrics-gynecology physician.| KevinMD.com
Join us for a conversation with John C. Hagan III, an ophthalmologist, as we delve into the innovative use of beta-blockers for treating acute migraines. Discover the journey behind the discovery of Timolol’s efficacy in migraine relief and the challenges faced in securing pharmaceutical support. Gain insights into the potential future of beta-blocker nasal sprays and the importance of pursuing innovative, low-cost treatments in the medical field.| KevinMD.com
Two experts shared their journeys to becoming advocates for physician wellness on my YouTube channel, highlighting their commitment to the well-being of health care professionals.| KevinMD.com
In this episode, we sit down with Caissa Troutman, an obesity medicine and family physician, to delve into the pervasive stigma and shame associated with obesity and perimenopause. Caissa shares her personal experiences and patient stories, highlighting the external and internal stigmas faced by individuals with obesity. We explore common misconceptions about obesity, the importance of education in breaking these myths, and effective strategies for building self-trust and confidence in patien...| KevinMD.com
We sit down with Carrie Atcheson, a board-certified anesthesiologist and co-founder of Business Mindset MD, to explore the transformative potential of physician-led innovation in health care. We delve into how the acquisition of physician practices and surgery centers by major corporations like UnitedHealth Group is reshaping patient care, and the role of physician leadership in driving this change. Carrie shares insights on balancing profitability with high-value care, integrating health car...| KevinMD.com
Navigating personal and professional transitions can be daunting for physicians due to unpredictability and the challenge of adapting to change, but these experiences ultimately foster growth and self-awareness.| KevinMD.com
Near-death experiences (NDEs) often lead to profound psychological and spiritual changes, impacting individuals' attitudes, values, and beliefs.| KevinMD.com
Despite years of abuse and no visible signs of grief, my patient felt liberated and genuinely happy after her husband's death, challenging traditional grief models.| KevinMD.com
In this episode, we explore the complexities of the doctor-patient relationship in a challenging setting with our guest, Joseph Baskin, a jailhouse psychiatrist. Joseph shares his experiences working with inmates who suffer from serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia and severe bipolar disorder. These individuals often lack insight into their own conditions, making the traditional doctor-patient contract difficult to establish. We delve into the unique challenges of assessing and treatin...| KevinMD.com
This past year, my life has fit in the backseat of my Hyundai Elantra as I traveled over 25,000 miles across four states while grappling with debt and homelessness.| KevinMD.com