Lifestyle

If you want to be a physician-entrepreneur, you need to know that all medical schools and residencies are not created equal.

Texas is big, and when it comes to population, it’s only getting bigger.

Planning for retirement isn't just about money. It's also about imagining how you'll want to spend your post-work lives.

Though Americans are fascinated by the story of the European pilgrims who came here in the 1600s in search of a better life, the continent's history is much older, and much richer.

Get ready. On Memorial Day more than 30 million Americans are expected to hit the roads and a good percentage of them will exhibit not only bad manners but potentially dangerous behavior.

The virtual healthcare market is growing fast, as more and more consumers demand a healthcare system that embraces the conveniences of modern technology.

More and more academics are using social media in their personal lives and to further their careers. We should encourage this.

University incubators have the potential to build value for the healthcare system. However, universities face some unique issues when they try to launch startups.

A new study finds nearly 75% of physicians say they’d be open to changing jobs, though not all are actively looking for a new career. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Should writing a condolence letter be mandatory for oncologists when a patient dies?

Here's a look at our five most popular stories last week.

Where you stay when visiting Yellowstone National Park depends on your budget and the type of experience you seek. The accommodations range from the rustic Roosevelt Lodge Cabins, some with and some without bathrooms, to the casually upscale Lake Yellowstone Hotel.

Physicians face a different financial timeline than most other professionals, one that can be broken up into three distinct phases. Here is how to strengthen your financial footing in each phase.

It's difficult to achieve your financial goals without a solid plan. Creating that plan is simpler than you might think.

Like all entrepreneurship, biomedical entrepreneurial education is an experiment. The business model canvas includes critical underlying business assumptions that need to be validated for programs to be successful.

Engagement with patients builds patient loyalty. One of the best ways to engage with patients is to express your gratitude.

Start now, don't put off becoming a better leader.

Retail store stocks may be down as of last week, but the taste for high fashion remains resilient.

Yellowstone, America’s first national park, harbors the world’s highest concentration of geothermal features, potent symbols of the Earth’s primal forces.

Many physicians express an interest in retiring at age 45. Here's how to make that vision a reality.

For entrepreneurs and other professionals, your social media profiles are part of your brand. Tread carefully to ensure you don't let your social media image affect your real life career.

For a startup to succeed, it needs a breakout idea, investor, or user. If your startup is attending conferences in hopes of finding one, try hanging out by the free food.

As Yellowstone National Park celebrates its centennial, we look at some of the wildlife you'll find on your visit.

Women make up about half of the nation's medical students. Despite that progress, a recent survey found large numbers of female physicians face gender discrimination at work.

Those who are comfortable financially often like the idea of being able to give money to friends (or adult children) in need. However, if you plan to give large amounts of money, you need to plan ahead.

Many physicians and entrepreneurs need advice from time to time. Here's how to make the most of it when someone offers their time.

These days being the CEO of a biopharma or medtech company is as much about boosting the short term stock price as it is creating innovative products and services.

It's easy to fall into a habit of putting off your retirement planning. However, a look at the numbers shows you'll cost yourself a large amount of money by procrastinating.

In this first of a nine-part series reflecting on Eric Anderson, MD's travels throughout the US, he look at the early days of Massachusetts and Virginia.

In his book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell outlines lessons on leadership and how leaders can grow their leadership skills. Here's a look at five rules have particular resonance for physician leaders.

Getting an idea to patients is a series of handoffs, like a long-distance relay race.