Careers

Plotting a financial path to practice success

A slideshow on how much physicians earn

A slideshow with a breakdown of median annual premiums

A slideshow with data on physician productivity and medical practice staff 

A slideshow about the survey respondents

A slideshow on the financial state of practices

Loneliness is a quiet epidemic causing loud health impacts on patients and physicians. 

Primary care physicians are trapped in a non-sustainable business model.

The patients’ needs cannot always win-and often don’t.

Physicians are thinking outside the box early in their careers.

In addition to helping patients better manage chronic, difficult-to-treat conditions, mindfulness could help physicians manage job stress and burnout.

One medical group’s path to freedom lights the way for others.

One of the many dangers of job burnout 

We seem tired, unhealthy, and worse off than some of the patients asking us for help. Despite what you may think, complex and costly care didn’t zap our energy. The fatigue we feel comes from a lack of balance and connection in our own life.

How the system works against you -and what to do about it.

Here are the issues that annoy and frustrate doctors and get in the way of treating patients and running practices.

Four physicians allege ABIM is illegally tying its initial certification to MOC.

Take our poll: Do you feel burned out as a physician? 

MOC costs and requirements ranks 9th on the list of issues ruining medicine for physicians.

Physician transformation is possible with concierge medicine.

Some physicians may regret their career choice, but there are still ways to have fulfilling careers in medicine. 

If you’re feeling burned out, here are some steps to take control and move beyond burnout.

Pilot program offers 25 quarterly questions in lieu of 10-year test.

Despite changes this year to make the maintenance of certification (MOC) process easier on internists, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) still faces strong opposition to the program.

Advocacy takes time-a rarity for physicians. But there are five simple ways to advocate for needed healthcare changes.

Many doctors think leaving full-time employment equates to arduous travel, but that doesn’t necessarily need to be the case.

Quality primary care takes time with patients, so it’s time for physicians to press for the time needed to truly make needed change.

Three strategies to overcome burnout and bureaucracy and remain committed to medicine.

To reduce burnout and increase the joy of medicine, Houston Methodist promoted engagement, team autonomy, and ownership.