Lessons Learned

Life and career advice from clinicians, for clinicians.

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How to Be a Better Mentee

Resa Lewiss, MD and 1 other

Read What It's Like to Be a Locums Doctor

Link to Henry DeGroot III, MD's page

What It's Like to Be a Locums Doctor

Henry DeGroot III, MD

Nov 4, 2024 Link to What It's Like to Be a Locums Doctor

Read 6 'Microskills' to Sharpen If You're Considering a Career Pivot

6 'Microskills' to Sharpen If You're Considering a Career Pivot

Resa Lewiss, MD and 1 other

Oct 29, 2024 Link to 6 'Microskills' to Sharpen If You're Considering a Career Pivot

Read If Only My Pediatric Practice Had Stayed Independent

Link to Kimberly Clare, MD's page

If Only My Pediatric Practice Had Stayed Independent

Kimberly Clare, MD

Sep 9, 2024 Link to If Only My Pediatric Practice Had Stayed Independent

Read 5 Lessons I've Learned as a DPC Doctor

Link to Maryal Concepcion, MD's page

5 Lessons I've Learned as a DPC Doctor

Maryal Concepcion, MD

Jul 1, 2024 Link to 5 Lessons I've Learned as a DPC Doctor

Read How I've Improved New Patient Feedback

Link to Bradley Benjamin Block, MD's page

How I've Improved New Patient Feedback

Bradley Benjamin Block, MD

May 6, 2024 Link to How I've Improved New Patient Feedback

Read How To Get Started as a Locums

Link to Henry DeGroot III, MD's page

How To Get Started as a Locums

Henry DeGroot III, MD

Mar 18, 2024 Link to How To Get Started as a Locums

Read 5 Foolproof Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Patients

Link to Lauren H. Grawert, MD's page

5 Foolproof Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Patients

Lauren H. Grawert, MD

Mar 6, 2024 Link to 5 Foolproof Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Patients

Read The Importance of Developing Our Leadership Skills as Clinicians

Link to Lisa Belisle, MD's page

The Importance of Developing Our Leadership Skills as Clinicians

Lisa Belisle, MD

Dec 11, 2023 Link to The Importance of Developing Our Leadership Skills as Clinicians

Read Lessons Learned During My First Year as an Attending

Link to Felix Reyes, MD's page

Lessons Learned During My First Year as an Attending

Felix Reyes, MD

Nov 13, 2023 Link to Lessons Learned During My First Year as an Attending

Read 10 Sayings That Have Guided My Career

Link to Lloyd D Holm, DO's page

10 Sayings That Have Guided My Career

Lloyd D Holm, DO

Oct 16, 2023 Link to 10 Sayings That Have Guided My Career

Read When a Cup of Water Makes All the Difference

Link to David Xiang's page

When a Cup of Water Makes All the Difference

Aug 31, 2023 Link to When a Cup of Water Makes All the Difference

Read 5 Steps For a Smoother Career Transition

Link to Miguel Angel Villagra-Diaz, MD FACP, FHM's page

5 Steps For a Smoother Career Transition

Miguel Angel Villagra-Diaz, MD FACP, FHM

Aug 21, 2023 Link to 5 Steps For a Smoother Career Transition

Read What My Children Have Taught Me About Medicine

Link to Francisco M Torres, MD's page

What My Children Have Taught Me About Medicine

Francisco M Torres, MD

Aug 21, 2023 Link to What My Children Have Taught Me About Medicine

Read Why Are We Afraid to Talk About Work-Life Balance?

Link to Sarah Samaan, MD's page

Why Are We Afraid to Talk About Work-Life Balance?

Sarah Samaan, MD

Jul 24, 2023 Link to Why Are We Afraid to Talk About Work-Life Balance?

Read A Critical Skill: Words of Comfort

Link to Janae Rasmussen, DO's page

A Critical Skill: Words of Comfort

Janae Rasmussen, DO

Jul 17, 2023 Link to A Critical Skill: Words of Comfort

Read Love in the Time of Medical School

Link to David Xiang's page

Love in the Time of Medical School

Jul 3, 2023 Link to Love in the Time of Medical School

Read Lessons Learned While Climbing the Medical Hierarchy

Link to Theodora Swenson, MD's page

Lessons Learned While Climbing the Medical Hierarchy

Theodora Swenson, MD

Jul 3, 2023 Link to Lessons Learned While Climbing the Medical Hierarchy

Read YOU Are the Prize: Advice for Medical Students Applying to Residency Programs

Link to Abiba Salahou, MD's page

YOU Are the Prize: Advice for Medical Students Applying to Residency Programs

Abiba Salahou, MD

Jun 12, 2023 Link to YOU Are the Prize: Advice for Medical Students Applying to Residency Programs

Read Participation in Public Discourse Over Controversial Issues

Link to H. Paul Putman III, MD's page

Participation in Public Discourse Over Controversial Issues

H. Paul Putman III, MD

May 30, 2023 Link to Participation in Public Discourse Over Controversial Issues

Read If You Want to Find The Specialty for You, Find a Happy Doctor First

Link to Fae Kayarian's page

If You Want to Find The Specialty for You, Find a Happy Doctor First

May 1, 2023 Link to If You Want to Find The Specialty for You, Find a Happy Doctor First

Read Why Do We Find It So Hard To Rest?

Link to Brian Gilmer, MD's page

Why Do We Find It So Hard To Rest?

Brian Gilmer, MD

Mar 30, 2023 Link to Why Do We Find It So Hard To Rest?