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March 30, 2022

In honor of National Doctors' Day, the foreword from Lessons Learned: Stories from Women Physician Leaders.

March 28, 2022

The early days of the pandemic were a shock, causing a spike in adrenaline, which stops us from feeling pain, so we can get out of danger, and spurs intense alertness to help us make better split-second decisions. Next was a period of prolonged psych...

March 22, 2022

If you’re having trouble staying focused at work, you might benefit from a technique called “body doubling” — where you work in the physical or virtual presence of another person.

Making the decision to unbundle a hospital relationship and return to private practice requires careful analysis and planning.

Physician leaders can use poems as ice-breakers before discussing emotionally sensitive subjects with their teams.

Some truths and emotions can be uncovered and expressed only through writing.

March 8, 2022

The practical aspects of making a medical career transition can be divided into three stages: Waking Up, Taking Stock, and Taking the Leap of Faith.

February 28, 2022

Doing things that feel uncomfortable and like hard work can seem counterintuitive. But by understanding what’s going on in your brain, instead of in your gut, you can work toward accomplishing hard things and manage your fears better.

February 25, 2022

The need for physician leadership has never been more critical.

February 22, 2022

No matter where in the world or the power structure we find ourselves, we all have a part to play in identifying and remedying inequity.

February 16, 2022

The high level of uncertainty around us right now may increase even more in the new year and beyond. And with such instability, you may find it challenging to excel in your career now and plan for your future.

This article offers doctors and practice administrators seven evidence- based, concrete tips for building an antiracist medical practice. 

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