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Visit our BlogIs There a Physician Shortage in the US? Here’s What the Stats Say
The healthcare system has plenty of challenges. First, there’s the high cost of care and the lack of insurance coverage by millions of Americans. So it’s no surprise some things need fixing, adjusting, and improving to make healthcare more accessible. But the biggest issue in healthcare is one whose stark reality is looming on the … Read more
Read The ArticleFull Guide to Surgeon Salaries by Specialty and Region
There are dozens of paths you can choose for a career in healthcare. For a physician, the career path you take depends on the residency program you choose. Here’s our full guide to general surgeon wages, including by surgical subspecialties and region While some residency programs have one specific focus, others, such as general surgery, … Read more
Read The ArticleFull Guide to Physicians Malpractice Tail Coverage
Every doctor knows that malpractice insurance is essential to protect their career. However, few fully understand why malpractice tail coverage is so important. Even if you plan on staying at your current position until you retire, you cannot fully control every factor that would make that a reality. For example, you might be in good … Read more
Read The ArticlePrimary Care Physician Salaries [And the Factors That Influence Them]
With the job title of primary care physician, you are the number one point of contact with your patients. You’d think that your pay would reflect that. However, according to The Heartland Institute, the salary for primary care physicians has barely increased in the past five years, while specialty physicians have seen a constant rise in … Read more
Read The ArticleWhat to Know About Submitting an ERAS Application
As a medical school student, you probably already have a general understanding of what the ERAS system is. The further along you are in medical school, the more likely you’ve heard your peers chatting about it. Some students wait until it’s time to register to learn the system and all of its complexities. Other students … Read more
Read The ArticleYour Guide to Kentucky Medical Licensing
Kentucky is known as the horse racing capital of the world, set against a backdrop of catchy country tunes and clinking bourbon glasses. However, what many people don’t realize is that The Bluegrass State has a serious lack of doctors. With only 10,319 physicians practicing there, Kentucky holds the #36 spot for physicians per 100,000 residents. … Read more
Read The ArticleWhat Private Practices Need to Know About Administrative Malpractice
Healthcare professionals know all too well that medical mistakes can happen at any time. For this reason, physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals carry medical malpractice insurance for protection. Yet, some health care providers don’t realize that malpractice claims often arise from clerical mistakes. These administrative errors can occur before or after the physician/patient interaction (e.g., at the … Read more
Read The Article3+ Ways for Foreign-Born Physicians to File For a J-1 Waiver
Nearly 30% of physicians working in the United States were born abroad. In addition, many of these doctors first came to the United States on a J-1 visa. A J-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa for research scholars, professors, and other professionals participating in cultural exchange programs. J-1 visas are commonly sponsored by the Educational … Read more
Read The ArticleHow to Start a Successful Ophthalmology Practice
As a physician, there are multiple ways you can seek employment, grow your career, and earn the income that you’ve trained so hard for. Physicians have the option to join a hospital group or a large health care network. They can work as an employee in a small practice or a medical clinic. Physicians can … Read more
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