Selecting a medical specialty is one of the most important and personal decisions you’ll make as a future physician. Two popular specialties, cardiology and pulmonology, offer rewarding and promising careers. While there are some similarities, there are also many differences between the two career paths. Let’s take a closer look at how the two compare… Read More
Medicine is changing quickly, but one thing has always been true: when doctors deliver compassionate, patient-focused care with excellent bedside manner, patients have better outcomes. While medicine is evidence-based, complete patient care also involves skills that encourage trust, compliance, and a positive view of health in patients. There is no universal method of teaching bedside… Read More
A mass exodus of healthcare workers moving into the next decade has experts projecting a shortage of over three million employees by 2026. And while the data has some healthcare systems concerned over a diminishing workforce, it also presents new opportunities for those currently in training or considering a profession in healthcare as their future career. If you’re… Read More
As a healthcare professional, you know how essential physician assistants (PAs) are in American healthcare. Since first emerging in the 1960s, physician assistants have continued to fill a need, addressing doctor shortages. In practices where shortages aren’t an issue, physician assistants help reduce the load so doctors can see more patients — and demand for… Read More
The healthcare landscape is still trying to find stable ground after dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the Association of American Colleges estimates there will be approximately 124,000 fewer physicians in the healthcare industry by 2034, widening a gap that can’t afford to get any bigger. With so many hospitals and healthcare offices needing… Read More
Shadowing a nurse is one of the best ways to gain insight into the career. While observing their time with patients and elsewhere, you’ll learn what it’s like to work in different specialties and environments as well as day-to-day responsibilities as a nurse practitioner. Getting hands on experience is invaluable and can help you advance… Read More
When you visit the doctor’s office, you may be seen by a physician assistant or nurse practitioner instead of a physician. Both provide many of the same services as a physician and are essential for delivering quality healthcare to patients. While physician assistants and nurse practitioners share some similarities, there are also several key differences… Read More
Healthcare workers are the backbone of any healthcare system. A diminishing workforce, however, has experts believing there will be a shortage of more than three million healthcare workers by 2026. While the demand creates some obstacles, it also presents new opportunities for current and emerging healthcare workers in today’s workforce. What exactly is causing the shortage… Read More
At some point during your journey as a health practitioner, you’ll face the choice between general medicine or going down a different route into a specialty field. While your options are vast, the choice isn’t always simple. The specialty you choose has a profound impact on your future career and daily responsibilities. If you find… Read More
Nurses are in high demand right now, especially in specialist teams. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 9% in the next decade which means it is a growing field. However, there are global shortages of registered nurses and other health care professionals, which means that… Read More
