Influence
“Profiles in Success”: Certified Physician Executives Share the Value and ROI of their CPE Education
Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)
AAPL believes physician leaders who are pursuing leadership education and training — and the organizations that are supporting their effort — should be able to clearly see the value of their time, money, and effort.
Quality Improvement
Surgical Competence and the Aging Surgeon Program
Michael J. Sacopulos, JD, Mark Katlic, MD
This episode discusses the importance of self-regulation and proactive measures within the medical community to ensure that aging surgeons maintain the necessary physical and cognitive abilities to practice safely. It underscores the commitment to patient safety and the need for comprehensive assessments to address the challenges posed by aging practitioners in a field where precision and competence are critical.
Quality Improvement
Leadership Techniques and Skills
Rex Hoffman, MD, MBA, Rajesh Ranadive, MD, Amy Herold, MD, MBA, MPH
Effective healthcare leadership relies on collaboration, communication, and contingency planning to improve outcomes, satisfaction, and resilience, while managing conflict and resources.
People Management
Superstar Employees — Myth or Real?
Ronald Dwinnells, MD, MBA, CPE
Promoting employees prematurely can result in incompetence and eventual termination. The article emphasizes the importance of gradual development, emotional intelligence, clear expectations, and ongoing support to build effective leadership.
SoundPractice
Care Boss: Leadership Strategies and Resources for Family Caregivers with Jennifer O’Brien
Jennifer A. O’Brien, MSOD
In this episode of SoundPractice, we explore caregiving. Tune in to hear Jennifer O’Brien’s insights and practical advice, serving as a lifeline for family caregivers navigating the complex and emotional journey of caregiving. Her book, Care Boss, is an essential resource for anyone in this role, providing both strategic guidance and heartfelt support.
Influence
Excerpt from YOU Are the New Prescription
Raja Ramaswamy, MD, Rani Ramaswamy, MD
In this opening excerpt from their physician-written health and wellness guide, Drs. Raja and Rani Ramaswamy reflect on a pivotal family health crisis that ultimately shaped their careers and their mission to empower others to lead by example.
Resilience
Leading Is Emotionally Draining. Here’s How to Recover.
Dina Denham Smith
Emotional depletion is a real and significant tax of modern leadership. Recovery is no longer a luxury. Instead, it’s a leadership imperative, critical for protecting your well-being and sustaining your capacity to lead over the long haul.
New Book
How to Jumpstart Your Medical Career and Thrive in Practice: Practical Advice and Insight from a Battle-Tested Physician
Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA, CPE, DFAAPL
This guide offers actionable advice and moving stories to help physicians overcome burnout, regain passion, and make empowered career decisions, whether staying in practice or exploring new opportunities.
Superstar Employees — Myth or Real?
Surgical Competence and the Aging Surgeon Program
Leadership Techniques and Skills
Effect of Mission Articulation and Vision Presentation in a Medical Institution on Employee Job Satisfaction and Patient Numbers
Make Change Within Yourself
Managing a Low-Morale Employee
Self-Awareness
The Future of Work with Heather McGowan
Heather McGowan, BFA, MBA, Michael J. Sacopulos, JD
Heather McGowan discusses her journey and insights on workforce changes, including AI's impact and leadership's crucial role in healthcare. This episode of SoundPractice explores future developments in these areas.
Economics
Research: The Gender Wage Gap Tipping Point
Amber L. Stephenson , PhD, David B. Yerger, PhD
For years, it has been argued that simply increasing the representation of women in the workforce would be enough to eliminate the wage gap, but it isn’t enough. New research shows that adding women to a group does help—but only to a certain point.
Self-Awareness
Make Change Within Yourself
Roger Kapoor, MD, MBA
Prioritize personal growth and self-awareness to prevent burnout, find motivation in challenging environments, and align work with personal goals for greater satisfaction and balance.
Strategic Perspective
Effect of Mission Articulation and Vision Presentation in a Medical Institution on Employee Job Satisfaction and Patient Numbers
Yasunao Toyoshima, RPT, MBA, Michio Wachi, RPT, PhD, Yutaro Hyodo, RPT, PhD, Takumi Jiromaru, RPT, PhD
Clearly articulating an organization's mission and presenting its vision can lead to significant improvements in employee job satisfaction and patient engagement.
People Management
Managing a Low-Morale Employee
Laura Hills, DA
The article explores low morale in healthcare, its causes and impacts on productivity, and offers 25 strategies and 5 games to boost morale, teamwork, and reduce stress.