Lessons Learned

Life and career advice from clinicians, for clinicians.

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How To Get Started as a Locums

Henry DeGroot III, MD

Mar 18, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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10 Sayings That Have Guided My Career

Lloyd D Holm, DO

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

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When a Cup of Water Makes All the Difference

David Xiang

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

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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

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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

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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?

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A Critical Skill: Words of Comfort

Janae Rasmussen, DO

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

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Love in the Time of Medical School

David Xiang

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

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Lessons Learned While Climbing the Medical Hierarchy

Theodora Swenson, MD

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

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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

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Participation in Public Discourse Over Controversial Issues

Houston Paul Putman III, MD DLFAPA

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

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

Fae Kayarian

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

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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?

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Lifestyle Changes To Improve Surgical Performance

Rabia Yunus Karani, MD

Mar 30, 2023 Link to Lifestyle Changes To Improve Surgical Performance

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A Three-Step Plan For Achieving Mastery in Surgery, Medicine, and Life

Brian Gilmer, MD

Jan 23, 2023 Link to A Three-Step Plan For Achieving Mastery in Surgery, Medicine, and Life

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4 Tips for Surviving — and Thriving In! — Residency

Ricardo Chujutalli, MD, MBA

Jan 3, 2023 Link to 4 Tips for Surviving — and Thriving In! — Residency

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The ‘Patient’ I Could Not Save

Lachlan Shiver

Nov 10, 2022 Link to The ‘Patient’ I Could Not Save

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What Does It Mean to Leave Against Medical Advice?

Ian Gleaner, MD

Oct 13, 2022 Link to What Does It Mean to Leave Against Medical Advice?

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Start With an Exit Plan, And Other Lessons From Owning a Micropractice

Robin Elizabeth Dickinson, MD

Sep 12, 2022 Link to Start With an Exit Plan, And Other Lessons From Owning a Micropractice