by Meagan Vermeulen, MD | Personal Health & Wellness
We’ve heard a lot about the syndrome of Burnout that plagues the medical community. Like many diseases of opportunity, however, there are vaccines and preventative steps those at risk can take to delay or even prevent the onset of something as insidious and... read more
by Meagan Vermeulen, MD | Personal Health & Wellness, Physician Burnout, Work Life Balance
Burnout is a term that is used frequently in medical education today, with some studies noting that up to 70% of residents in training meet criteria for the disorder per the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). While that statistic is startling…..what does this actually... read more
by Todd Skertich | Job Timeline
Series 1 of 6 Congratulations. You are almost done with Residency and now the REALLY HARD work, along with the rewards, begin. You are among the best trained in the world to practice... read more
by Eric Brown | Board Certification & Exams
The first step of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination process, otherwise known as, USMLE Step 1 is conducted to gauge a candidate’s ability to apply their theoretical knowledge and concepts while practicing medicine. The USMLE Step1 exam covers areas like anatomy,... read more
by David Denniston, CFA | Wealth Management
As a young medical student, you cannot wait to graduate and get to residency. A huge paycheck awaits. Maybe you are sitting there reading this and you are now transitioned to practice. You’re struggling with financial decisions. You are wondering whether you should... read more
by Todd Skertich | Type of Practice
Have you ever taken a vacation and felt that wonderful “getting away” feeling that comes with the peace and quiet of beautiful landscapes, waterways and down home friendly people? If you enjoy a slower paced lifestyle with less stress and want to go where people know... read more
by David Denniston, CFA | Wealth Management
Imagine this, picture this. You’re finally done with medical school! Dreams of reclaiming your time & diving into your profession, doing what you love are filling you with more and more excitement. You’re going to get paid! Well… maybe, not a whole lot, but you... read more
by David Denniston, CFA | Wealth Management
It’s the happiest day of your life! Your wedding day… Best. Day. Ever. Smiles, hugs, the white gown, the champagne, the first dance, the cake, and the limo. Laughter peels through the air. Fleeting memories of vows and eager faces, music hanging in the air. Although,... read more
by David Denniston, CFA | Job Transition, Wealth Management
It’s almost that time of the year again! The snow is almost done falling. It’s melting into big puddles for our kids to stomp in. The birds and bees are coming back out. The trees are budding. Spring is upon us. As many residents and fellows are inking their first... read more
by Dan Fries | Personal Health & Wellness, Professional Development
I’ve always marveled at the focus, concentration and unflappability of experienced surgeons. The amount of calm they exude even outside surgery is remarkable. Having watched them from the sidelines for close to 5 years, their sense of composure is something that I... read more
