Today is National Doctor’s Day. A day to celebrate the caring, die hard, and genius, physicians across our nation. Clink your stethoscopes to doctors, their work and their contributions to our community, and our world through medical innovation. The day was first held on March 30, 1933 by the Barrow County Alliance in Winder, Georgia. Originally founded by Eudora Brown Almond, wife of Dr. Charles Almond, as a time to honor physicians. In 1958, the United State House of Representatives adopted a "Resolution Commemoration Doctor’s Day". And in 1990, following approval by the Senate and the … [Read more...]
Small Business Saturday: History and What it Means to You
The “Shop Small” campaign was launched in 2010 as a way to encourage consumers to support local and small businesses within their own hometowns. Embracing Small Business Saturday helps bring awareness to the struggles small businesses face in the global economy. When consumers shop local, most of the money spent will be pumped back into their local community. The reinvestment in the community can help improve the local economy and support local causes. Being an entrepreneur and small business owner is no easy task. In fact, many small businesses fail and struggle to keep their doors open. It … [Read more...]
PracticeMatch to Host Physician Career Fair
ST. LOUIS, MO AUGUST 18, 2015 The PracticeMatch Career Fair will take place Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Houston Marriott at the Texas Medical Center, 6580 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030. More than 50 hospitals, clinics and groups with career opportunities will be attending from across the country. All specialties will be represented. Attendees will enjoy free hors d’oeuvres and raffle prize drawings. Leslie Thompson, Director of Career Fairs for PracticeMatch says “Houston is an ideal location to hold a career fair event. In the metropolitan area there are close … [Read more...]
Transitioning Into Medical School Can Be Less Stressful With The Right Planning
AUGUST 06, 2015 The road to medical school is not a smooth ride for most prospective students. Yet once all the appropriate paperwork is filed, the school has been chosen, the living arrangements have been made, and it is time to embark on the first year of medical school, the real journey begins. MedicalSchoolsInUSA.com has a few tips to help students transition successfully from their previous college life to the new world of medical school. “We know the first year of medical school is sometimes called the ‘hell year’ because of the difficulty in coursework,” says Stephan Trumball, … [Read more...]
How do you know if medical school is right for you?
With Outliers in Medicine recently published, and lots of students coming in and out of our office to be mentored by author Dr. John Shufeldt about medical school and becoming a doctor, we thought we'd continue to update you on the best resources for finding out if a career in medicine is right for you. Our six doctors hit the nail on the head in their interviews, featured in Outliers in Medicine, but we also love to hear from other people on the path to medical school or who are currently in medical school, as well as those who have recently become a physician! We found Dr. Andrea Tooley's … [Read more...]
How to Find a Mentor: in a Medical Profession and Otherwise!
Mentorship is an invaluable component to any aspiring doctor’s journey. It provides direction in the midst of overwhelming decisions, encouragement when the road gets bumpy, and specific insights into your field of interest. Jessie Koljonen, doctor in the making, shares her experience with mentorship in our upcoming book and eBook series, Outliers in Medicine. Jessie has a background marked with many high achievements: She completed her undergraduate degree in Behavioral Biology at John Hopkins University, and has been involved in numerous medical organizations, building her resume and … [Read more...]