Avoid Physician Burnout: “I Don’t Know” – The Sign of a Confident Doctor
Avoid Physician Burnout
“I don’t know.” It’s a phrase that is near and dear to my heart.
In medical school, we were told it was the go-to phrase when we didn’t know the answer to a question. After all, we were medical students. How much could anyone really expect us to know?
What is the diagnosis? “I don’t know.” What is the etiology? “I don’t know.” What is the first- …
Avoid Physician Burnout
“I don’t know.” It’s a phrase that is near and dear to my heart.
In medical school, we were told it was the go-to phrase when we didn’t know the answer to a question. After all, we were medical students. How much could anyone really expect us to know?
What is the diagnosis? “I don’t know.” What is the etiology? “I don’t know.” What is the first- … Continue reading "Avoid Physician Burnout: “I Don’t Know” – The Sign of a Confident Doctor"
Building a Career in Aesthetic & Laser Dermatology, Medical Journalism, and Becoming a Published Book Author
Our Next Steps readers had the opportunity to ask Dr. Doris Day questions on building a career in aesthetic and laser dermatology, medical journalism, and becoming a published book author. See all her insightful answers below
1. As an accomplished author, what advice do you have for t … 
New Technologies, Emerging Therapies, and the Art of Communicating Complex Medical Procedures to Patients
We are excited to announce another installment of our recurring series: Ask a Mentor. In this monthly segment, we identify an accomplished mentor in the field of Dermatology to answer your questions about career development and their unique areas of expertise.
If you have questions on new … 
As a recently “Board-certified” dermatologist, I would like to think that this distinction matters – not only for me but for my patients. I would hope that becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) is more than a title. But honestly, I’m not sure it is.
Breaking Down the Board’s Purpose
The ABD exists “to serve the public by setting high standards for dermatolog … 
Dermatology Media Relations - Part II
So you want to participate in media articles as a means of growing your dermatology practice. Time to call the professionals, right? Not necessarily. Here are three situations when to use a media relations agency and four tactics that you can do on your own.
When to use an agency:
You’re in a large media market.
If you’re in a large metro area, you wil …