ESSENTIALS OF A GREAT OFFICE MANAGER
In order to hire the right person responsible for the daily ins-and-outs of your practice, first start with your vision or mission statement of what you want your office to become. Then start compiling a list of your needs and expectations of what you will need to make this vision become reality. What will your office manager have to do in order to develop, run, and grow your practice? Your off …
I Wish I Had Known: Practice Management
Practice ManagementI wish I had known the most difficult matter for the newly-trained dermatologist is practice management. A huge part of practice management is personnel. It requires many years to develop and train a stable, capable support staff. There are many unsuccessful "try-outs." Some individuals may not have the necessary personal and professional skills, work ethic, or reliability. These individuals must …
Practice Management
Tattoo Removal: Consent Form
Tattoo Removal ConsentThe Next Steps program is not only designed to give you practice management advice and pearls, but it also will help guide you with what you may need to help jump start your practice. Consent forms are important assets to your practice and we will be supplying samples throughout the program. This sample consent form is for tattoo and pigmentation removal so you may download the form and brand it y …
Tattoo Removal Consent
I Wish I Had Known: Importance of Details
Important Pictures"A picture is worth a thousand words." In my experience, these words have never been more relevant and applicable to my work as a dermatologist. I wish I had known when I was starting out just how important the element of photography is. Especially if one wishes to publish articles and lectures, nationally and internationally. As a young practitioner, I would have taken courses in photography. …
Important Pictures
Young Physician Spotlight: Jeremy Brauer MD
Young Physician SpotlightJeremy A. Brauer MD, Director of Clinical Research at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York Next Steps (NS): In regards to dermatology, what are your special areas of interest? Dr. Jeremy Brauer (JB): I am completing fellowship in my primary areas of interest--Mohs micrographic surgery, laser surgery, and clinical research. More specifically, I have an interest in melanoma and non-m …
Young Physician Spotlight