HCN Year-in-Review: Med Life EssentialsDecember 20, 2021 | Trending in Healthcare Uncategorized 9 Ways to Stay in Medicine Past Retirement Your identity as a physician is tough to get away from when you step away from the profession. Still, retirement is a unique opportunity that can take you in a completely different direction or provide new opportunities in medicine. From part-time locum tenens work to medical editing or writing, here are some ideas if you’re thinking about how you can still contribute to the profession after retirement. Read full article All Specialties 9 Things Physicians Do to Stay Happy Amidst the challenges of the pandemic, physicians are employing a range of strategies to bolster happiness and well-being; investigate the findings to discover potential avenues for enhancing your own contentment. Read full article Family Medicine/General Practice 7 Things Poker Can Teach You About Being a Doctor Poker is a game of chance and strategy that demands many skills, whether it’s reading a situation, making the appropriate bet, dealing with difficult decisions, or dealing with uncertainty. All of these situations mirror the daily decisions doctors are required to make, and whether you’re a novice at the table or a regular player, here are seven circumstances in the game of poker that can be teaching moments for the physician. Read full article Uncategorized 9 Lessons for Doctors from Improv Comedy As a physician, you improvise every day but may not even realize it. From interpreting non-verbal cues to dealing with unexpected twists in a case, improv is critical. And research shows that taking some classes for the skill enhances communication, improves diagnostic accuracy, boosts patient satisfaction, and reduces physicians’ stress. So, what are you waiting for? Read full article Allergy & Immunology 9 Volunteer Opportunities for Doctors From the American Red Cross to volunteering overseas, there are plenty of feel-good “enlistments” out there for the practicing or retired physician, which can help ward off boredom and burnout while adding the benefit of perhaps learning a new skill or meeting new people. Whether your goals are short-term or you’re in for the long haul, here are nine opportunities to help humanity and feel good about the part you’re playing in the world. Read full article
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