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Mastering Contract Negotiation: 10 Essential Tips for Physicians

Sep 30, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Miguel Angel Villagra-Diaz |Kymberley Armstrong |Teresa Samson |Rohana Motley White

As physicians, we often focus on honing our clinical skills, but navigating the complexities of contract negotiation is equally crucial for a successful and fulfilling career. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to make a career move, understanding how to negotiate effectively can significantly impact your professional and personal life. Negotiating a contract can be daunting, but it’s a critical skill every physician must master.
Do ICU Patients Really Need to be NPO?

Sep 30, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Kymberley Armstrong |Miguel Angel Villagra-Diaz |Teresa Samson |Rohana Motley White

Do ICU Patients Really Need to be NPO? We have all heard the old saying “food is medicine,” and that having a healthy diet can help prevent disease or improve symptoms of chronic illness. In the ICU, where I work, adequate nutrition is paramount to encourage wound healing and to prevent frailty — one of the largest predictors of outcomes in critically ill patients.
Meeting a Patient Where They Are: A Different ZIP Code

May 6, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Teresa Samson |Hardeep Phull |Christopher Bondoc |Rohana Motley White

During my first year of medical school, I remember being shocked as I learned that certain ZIP codes of San Antonio were associated with a 20-year shorter life expectancy. At the time, my medical school had us making quarterly visits to the homes of underserved families. During these visits, we would chat with families about their lives with the goal of discerning their social determinants of health. Our family included a mother and father with several children.
The Catch-22 of Oncology

May 6, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Hardeep Phull |Teresa Samson |Christopher Bondoc |Rohana Motley White

Oncologists and oncology professionals possess some of the highest levels of empathy, humanity, and emotional intelligence that I have witnessed in clinical practice. We see some of the sickest patients in emotionally draining circumstances during one of the most vulnerable moments of an individual’s life.
Time Does Not Heal All Wounds

Apr 25, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Brian B Gilmer |Christopher Bondoc |Rohana Motley White |Amit Phull

Time Does Not Heal All WoundsOnce in a while, I have to confess to a patient, “I do not actually know why you are hurting.” I’ve learned to always frame this conversation as my shortcoming. Still, it is not completely honest because the phrase has two meanings. First, there is, “I don’t understand the mechanics of what is happening here.” Usually there is an injury that makes sense, a bone contusion, for example, but the patient’s response does not fit the typical pattern.
A Shared Mind Approach to Tolerating Uncertainty in End-of-Life Conversations

Feb 5, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Giulia Faison |Forrest Bohler |Rohana Motley White

“Uncertainty creeps into medical practice through every pore. Whether a physician is defining a disease, making a diagnosis, selecting a procedure, observing outcomes, assessing probabilities, assigning preferences, or putting it all together, he is walking on very slippery terrain.
Grading Systems Are Failing Medical Students

Feb 5, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Forrest Bohler |Giulia Faison |Rohana Motley White

In recent decades, the majority of U.S. allopathic medical schools have shifted their preclinical grading systems to a Pass/Fail (P/F) model as studies have shown this grading system increases student wellness and promotes a more collaborative environment among classmates. While few schools still implement the traditional five-tiered A-F grading system, a subsection of schools exist that utilize a three-tiered grading system known as Honors/Pass/Fail (H/P/F).
We Should Disaffiliate from the AOA Honor Medical Society

Feb 1, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Russyan Mark Mabeza |Rohana Motley White |Casey Paul Schukow |Drew Remignanti

Each year, more than 30,000 graduating medical students encounter a crucial box on their ERAS for the main residency Match — member or non-member of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society. Being a member signifies academic prowess, strong leadership, and excellent clinical performance. Or does it? Founded in 1902, the AOA consists of more than 200,000 medical student and physician members across 135 chapters.
Multitasking Is a Balancing Act for Physicians

Feb 1, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Rohana Motley White |Casey Paul Schukow |Drew Remignanti |Arthur Lazarus

Multitasking Is a Balancing Act for PhysiciansAs a physician, multitasking is an integral part of the job. From managing multiple patients, staying updated on new medical research, handling administrative tasks, and maintaining work-life balance, physicians often find themselves in a juggling act. Multitasking can be both a valuable skill and a potential pitfall.