Got a Difficult Patient? Here’s What to Do!
A career in medicine starts with a vision of what it will be like to be a doctor—making a difference in the world, doing genuine good, helping people heal, or fostering dignity and compassion for those who are facing the end of their days. The privilege and ability to do these things for others comes at a great personal and financial cost. But we keep our gazes turned to the delayed gratitude we …
A career in medicine starts with a vision of what it will be like to be a doctor—making a difference in the world, doing genuine good, helping people heal, or fostering dignity and compassion for those who are facing the end of their days. The privilege and ability to do these things for others comes at a great personal and financial cost. But we keep our gazes turned to the delayed gratitude we … Continue reading "Got a Difficult Patient? Here’s What to Do!"
Becoming a media expert can help grow a dermatology practice. But how and where do you begin? In this 6-part series, Allison Sit, public relations and communications expert, shares valuable advice on how to get started. Read each part of the series below:
Part 1: Five Ways Media Relations Can Help You Build Your Practice
Part 2: When to Hire An Agency
Part 3: Six Steps to Develop a Med … 
The dermatology resident finishing his or her training faces many choices and opportunities for practice. This article reflects the experience of a dermatologist in private practice for over 40 years, covering the key issues in the decision-making process that culminates in a functional and desirable office space. Although this process applies primarily to those in private practice, the specifics … 
Unfortunately for many residency graduates, a lot of the decisions regarding interactions with industry such as pharmaceutical and medical device sales forces have been made into policies. These are often parallel to the strictures of parents attempting to shelter their children from what is socially perceived as “evil” or “influential,” and in many instances has led to the development … 
In a previous article, Dr. Neal Bhatia shared his views and advice on the many options available to dermatology residents after residency training. In this article, he offers further advice to residents on finding their first job, including a primer on understanding employment contracts.
Marketing as a Job Candidate
The successful job applicant plans ahead and is strategic. The phrase “knowle …