Self-Management

July 15, 2026

Physicians should begin job searches early, narrow top opportunities, and prioritize site visits to assess organizations. Prepare thoroughly, dress professionally, ask insightful questions, and communicate effectively.

July 13, 2026

MaryCay Durrant discusses physician leaders' burnout, linking it to their dedication and training. She shares her WORK resilience model—Wake up, Orient, Reimagine, Keep nourishing—emphasizing small, trust-based changes.

The article examines 65 years of changes in medicine from one physician's viewpoint, exploring advancements in technology, training, patient care, and bureaucracy, while emphasizing the need to preserve humanistic values in healthcare.

Physician leaders face high-pressure environments, balancing clinical duties, organizational demands, and leadership. Counseling psychology offers tools to coach colleagues and manage emotional challenges effectively.

June 23, 2026

Although most people believe that they are self-aware, true self-awareness is a rare quality. In this piece, the author describes a recent large-scale investigation that shed light on some of the biggest roadblocks, myths, and truths about what self-...

June 8, 2026

When a leader creates friction, organizations default to a single explanation: the leader needs to change. In reality, that friction usually comes from one or a combination of four different sources—capability, perception, identity, or system. Becaus...

Disruptive physician behavior, rooted in historical professionalism issues, persists despite reforms. Clear definitions and policies are vital for effective resolution.

May 25, 2026

Blood transfusion and donation centers play a vital role in healthcare, ensuring a reliable blood supply. Physicians oversee medical aspects, compliance, and patient care, with career paths in transfusion medicine.

May 20, 2026

Pamela Sullivan, MD, MBA, CPE, transitioned from physical therapy to emergency medicine and urgent care leadership, now excelling in value-based care. She leads P3 Health Partners' High-Risk Programs, focusing on patient-centered care. Author of Care...

Healthcare leadership faces structural pressure, with lives at stake and constrained resources. Burnout, trust erosion, and blame persist, highlighting the need for values-driven leadership under stress.

The author reflects on leading an Internal Medicine department, emphasizing trust, humility, and collaborative leadership to balance patient care and team well-being.

Asha Padmanabhan, MD, shares her journey from reluctant leader to anesthesiologist, advocating for women, resilience, and physician-led growth in medical leadership.

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