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Dress to impress: Does it matter if doctors wear white coats?

A BMJ Open study found patients preferred seeing docs in the traditional white coat paired with formal dress. From germs to patient perception, here’s what to keep in mind when you’re considering the traditional physician garb.

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10.17.18

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Rural hospital closures increased dramatically in the past 5 years

Sixty-four rural hospitals closed between 2013-2017, according to a new report form the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Financial pressures have led many rural hospitals to close.

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10.17.18

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Money matters: A finance pro offers insights into the intricacies of federal student loan forgiveness

As a busy physician or trainee, forming a solid financial plan for managing and paying back student loans can be a difficult goal to achieve. Here’s a snapshot of advice from Doctors Without Quarters.

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10.09.18

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Head of the class: Here are 5 tips on becoming a program director

From gaining real-world experience in the exam room to seeking opportunities to participate in academic medicine, DOs share their insights on how to prepare to train the next generation of physicians.

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10.09.18

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Violence against ER docs is increasing, new surveys find

Violence against emergency medicine physicians has gone up in the past five years, and ER docs are now more fearful of being assaulted on the job.

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10.05.18

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Doctors aren’t as satisfied as they used to be. Here’s why.

In a recent survey from Physicians Practice, more than 1,100 physicians opened up about stress, career satisfaction, financial compensation, the direction of healthcare and more.

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10.03.18

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Fake DO in Massachusetts investigated; agrees to stop using unearned credentials

AOA investigators working with the Massachusetts Osteopathic Association recently found a licensed physical therapist assistant and licensed athletic trainer misrepresented himself as “DO,” “DO-MP,” and “LATC” on multiple websites on which he advertised his services.

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10.01.18

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The road to recovery for doctor and medical student burnout

There are different types of burnout. Preventing and recovering from burnout are individual journeys. Here are 5 things to keep in mind about burnout.

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09.26.18

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Doctor’s choice: Best hospitals in America as chosen by doctors

In this Medscape survey, physicians give their recommendations on the best hospitals for specific treatments and share what they view as the most important factors in choosing hospitals.

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09.25.18