Heidi Moawad, MD

Defining the goals of the mentoring relationship can be useful to clarify expectations.

There are important issues that doctors can address head-on to gain professional and personal wellness.

Secure your dream job by navigating the challenges of virtual interviewing.

The only certainty in medicine is that the practice of every specialty will change substantially throughout a physician’s career. 

Often, addressing the fine details of a noncompete clause after the fact adds costly legal fees. There are a few strategies that doctors can adopt before and after signing a contract to avoid problems with noncompete issues.

The only certainty in medicine is that the practice of every specialty will change substantially throughout a physician’s career.

There are many ways to advance in your path as a physician, and sometimes you might not know the route for moving forward.

It is important to keep in mind that there are also other key fundamentals that can help you immensely in your career as a physician.

You have to understand your own strengths and weaknesses as you decide whether teaching students in the clinical setting is right for you.

Doctors can get the most out of physician-directed podcasts with a combination of planning and spontaneity.

There are some strategies that even reluctant video conference-goers can incorporate to optimize these remote interactions.

Creating criteria by which you judge an opportunity goes beyond looking at the surface and includes watching for warning signs of predatory organizations.

Since many in-person conferences have been canceled or modified to offer remote programming, it’s a time for doctors to revisit the rewards of attending professional conferences and to strategically plan how to get the most out of them.

If you are interested in adding IME exams to your work, there are a few steps you need to take. ​​​​​​​

Doctors can play a big role by providing and sharing fact-based content on social media to help alleviate panic and to encourage healthy responses to medical threats.

Physician interest in supplementary work outside of the primary practice setting is nothing new. But the industry of medicine is becoming increasingly regulated and constrained.

Cooperation and collaboration among new colleagues is crucial right now. What can a healthcare leader do to foster partnerships?

Losing a disgruntled physician can mean diminished morale, with a possible huge loss of revenue.

What physicians need to know about these experiences abroad

A number of resources can be helpful toward securing a good nonclinical position that utilizes medical training and compensates well.

There are strategies doctors can adopt before-and after-signing a contract to avoid problems with non-compete issues 

1099's and W2's can already be confusing enough, but for doctors, they may mean something different.

In order to establish a better work/home life balance physicians must first invest in themselves.

Summary: Buying medical malpractice insurance independently requires substantial investigation into the specifics.

All physicians need to have a plan regarding medical malpractice tail coverage

It is important that practicing physicians understand restrictions regarding side work to avoid unexpected financial penalties-or even grounds for termination.

Maintaining constant communication among your patients and staff is key to making sure every visit goes smoothly.

The cost and logistics of medical malpractice insurance can be intimidating for physicians who purchase it on their own

Saving your money doesn't have to mean losing out on your comforts.

It's never easy discussing with your patient a difficult diagnosis or a complication that came up due to medical treatment, and yet, these conversations have to be had. Here are some ways to tackle these types of conversations to keep communication between you and your patient open.