As studies show, it’s a physician’s market. When you are in demand, and there are more jobs than there are physicians, the competition for you is going to be vicious. Whether you are completing a residency and getting ready to become an attending, or have been around for a while and looking for a change,…
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Physicians demonstrate true leadership by policing themselves
This post was originally published on 7/23/2013 How many of you are average drivers? How many of you have average spouses? How many of you are average spouses? How many of you want to care for your patients in an average or below average way? We all want to excel and be better than average,…
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Are we our own worst enemy?
This post was originally published on 5/29/2013 Much has been written about medical teams. Some feel the new role of the physician is as part of a team, and not the leader. While there is no “I” in team, they work best with someone in a lead role. But even with a leader, teams must…
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10 Steps to Leading as a Physician
This post was originally published on 4/16/2013 My title at the Pennsylvania Medical Society is vice president of physician leadership in quality and value. I could also be called “head cheerleader for physician leadership.” When I stop cheering long enough to listen, I am often asked how to take leadership. The best physician leaders pursue…
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