Miscellaneous &amp; Future of Medicine

If Your Hospital Rolls Out a Risky AI Tool: How to Respond as a Trainee

When your hospital rolls out a risky clinical AI tool: step-by-step actions for trainees to assess risk, document decisions, and protect patient safety.

When Your Attending Forbids AI Use but the Hospital Encourages It

Handle when your attending forbids AI but hospital allows it: clear steps for residents to follow policy, protect evaluations, and use AI safely.

How Will Automation Change Call Schedules and Work Hours Long-Term?

Explore how automation will transform call schedules and physician work hours - fewer nuisance pages, smarter staffing, and what it means for on-call roles.

Stuck in a Documentation-Heavy Service: Using Automation to Stay Afloat

Survive a documentation-heavy service: practical EHR hacks, smart-phrases, and safe AI workflows to automate notes and reclaim hours each shift.

Which Future-of-Medicine Skills Are Actually Worth Learning in Med School?

Discover which future-of-medicine skills med students should learn now, clinical data literacy, safe AI use, and practical digital health tactics to improve care.

Interested in AI but at a Low-Resource Program: How to Create Opportunities

Alternative Medical Careers

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Which Alternative Medical Careers Offer the Most Remote Flexibility?

Explore remote medical careers, medical writing, utilization review, telehealth, consulting; compare flexibility, pay, skills, and trade-offs for career pivot.

Do Alternative Careers Hurt My Chances If I Decide to Return to Clinic?

How Do I Choose Between Consulting, Pharma, and Digital Health Roles?

Can I Keep a Part-Time Clinic While Working in a Pharma Role?

Your Final Year of Residency: Monthly Tasks for Alternative Careers

What If I Regret Leaving Clinical Medicine for Pharma?

What Medical Directors Won’t Tell You About Work–Life Balance

From Fellowship to Industry: What to Do Each Quarter Before Graduation

Income Trajectories: Medical Writing vs Consulting vs Medical Affairs

Are Remote Medical Writing Jobs Actually Stable for Physicians?

What Pharma Recruiters Really Look For in Hiring Physicians

Best Places to Work as a Doctor

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Hate Winter, Love Tertiary Care? A Framework for Choosing Your Region

Borderline Underserved: Micro-Regions Where One Extra Doctor Transforms Care

Global Work-Hour Comparisons: Which Countries Protect Physicians Most?

Myth of the Big Coastal City: Why Many Physicians Quietly Leave

Raising Kids as a Doctor: Best Cities for Schools, Safety, and Schedules

What Senior Attendings Regret About Where They Chose to Practice

Worried You’ll Never Escape an Expensive City? Paths Doctors Actually Take

Telemedicine Physician: How to Legally Work From the Best Lifestyle States

Hidden Perks: Unadvertised Benefits Only Staff Physicians Hear About

Medical Tourism Capitals: Where Proceduralists Quietly Prosper

What If My Partner Can’t Work Where I Train? Options for Physician Couples

Telehealth Growth Maps: States Poised to Be Remote-First Doctor Hubs

Physician Side Hustles

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Why ‘Real Doctors Don’t Side Hustle’ Is Financially Dangerous Advice

Debunking 'real doctors don't side hustle' — how physician side income can cut debt, boost retirement savings, and restore career financial control.

No, You Don’t Need a Huge Social Media Following to Profit as a Doc

Learn how doctors profit online without huge followings: monetize small, highly targeted audiences through consulting, courses, and email to earn real revenue.

Weekend-Only Side Hustles for Residents: A Realistic Action Plan

Weekend-only side hustles for residents: realistic, low-risk plans to earn $30-$100/hr without burnout. Step-by-step 4-6 week launch and scheduling tips.

Which Physician Side Hustles Scale Best with Limited Time?

Discover which physician side hustles scale with limited time - niche digital products, audience building, and low-touch options to boost income.

Will a Side Hustle Make Me Look Uncommitted to Medicine on My CV?

Learn how to list a side hustle on your medical CV without hurting residency chances—tips on framing, titles, and red flags for program directors.

How Much Side Income Is ‘Too Much’ Before It Affects My Taxes?

Do I Need an LLC for My Physician Side Hustle? Legal Basics Explained

Moonlighting Isn’t the Only Option: Data on Less Obvious Doctor Gigs

Side Hustle Tax Burden: Comparing W‑2, 1099, and LLC Structures

Medical Humor

134 articles

I Laughed in an OSCE at the Wrong Time – Did I Just Fail My Career?

Panicked after laughing in an OSCE? Learn how examiners score professionalism, when one slip matters, and practical steps to recover your OSCE performance.

Board Study Season: Weekly Humor Rituals to Prevent Burnout

Interview Season: Month-by-Month Guide to Staying Sane with Humor

Turning Awkward Silences into Laughs During Bedside Presentations

Terrified of Saying Something Inappropriate: How Safe Is Workroom Humor?

Will Future Docs Need ‘Humor Training’ in Med School Curricula?

Telehealth Comedy: Managing Lags, Pets, and Accidental Zoom Fails

Building a ‘Safe’ Meme Culture on Your Team: A Resident’s Guide

Call-Night Survival: Micro-Jokes and Rituals That Keep Teams Sane

Afraid Humor Will Offend Patients: How Careful Do I Really Need to Be?

Myth vs Reality: Do Funny Residents Actually Get Better Evaluations?

Second-Look Visits

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Worried You Chose the Wrong Programs for Second Looks? Now What?

Doing a Second Look at a Home Program You Already Know Well

When a Second-Look Visit Actually Hurts You Behind the Scenes

Common Attending Etiquette Errors During Second-Look Rounds

Second-Look Regret: Did I Say Something That Hurt My Rank?

Did Your Interview Feel Flat? Using a Second Look to Repair It

Second-Look Attendance Rates by Specialty and Match Outcomes

January to February: Slotting Second Looks Around Rotations

How to Handle Second Looks While Pregnant or Near Due Date

Social Anxiety and Second Looks: Surviving Dinners and Happy Hours

If Weather Cancels Your Second Look: Salvage Plan and Outreach

Second-Look Visit Mistakes That Quietly Sink Your Rank Position

Letter of Intent Strategy

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Can I Mention My Rank List Directly in a Letter of Intent?

Learn when and how to state your rank list in a letter of intent, stay NRMP-compliant, and boost your Match chances with safe, strategic wording.

If You’re Reapplying This Year: Using LOIs to Show Real Growth

Medical school reapplicants: write LOIs that prove real growth with concrete updates, targeted fit, and prioritized outreach to improve admission odds.

Should I Send a Letter of Intent to Every Program I Interview With?

Learn when to send a residency letter of intent: send one true LOI to #1, a few strong interest notes, and brief thank-yous—strategy, not spam.

If a Program Is Geographically Perfect but Not Prestige-Heavy

Write a strategic letter of intent to land a geographically perfect residency program—ethically boost your local career prospects at a non-prestige program.

How Long Should a Letter of Intent Be? Word Count and Structure

Discover the ideal letter of intent length, word count, and structure for medical school or residency applications—concise 300–500 words to make a decisive case.

What Subject Line Should I Use for My Letter of Intent Email?

Can I Reuse Parts of One LOI for Another Program Safely?

Email or PDF Attachment: What’s the Best Format for LOIs?

How Personal Is Too Personal in Residency Letters of Intent?

Residency Program Red Flags

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Is This Residency Program Malignant or Just Intense? Key Questions to Ask

Identify malignant vs intense residency programs with targeted interview questions to evaluate culture, support, transparency, outcomes, and resident wellbeing.

Attending Year One: Timing a Move If Training Red Flags Hurt Your Career

What If a Program Is Hiding ACGME Problems During Interview Season?

How to Respond If Residents Quietly Warn You Against Their Program

I’m Worried My Only Likely Match Options Are Problem Programs

Evaluating a Preliminary Year with Obvious Red Flags but Few Options

I Loved the City but Hated the Vibe: Did I Just Sabotage My Future?

Can One Bad Online Review Mean a Residency Program Is Toxic?

When a Program You Ranked Highly Suddenly Loses Its PD Mid‑Season

Should I Rank a Program with Poor Board Pass Rates Ahead of a Safer One?

Everyone Else Loved This Program; I Didn’t—Is That a Red Flag on Me?

Moonlighting and Benefits

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I Have No Retirement Benefits Yet: Am I Already Behind?

Six Months Before Graduation: Contract Review and Benefit Deadlines

What Happens If My Moonlighting Gig Has a Malpractice Claim?

Timeline for Transitioning From 1099 Locums to W‑2 Employment

First 90 Days at a New Job: When to Push for Pay and Schedule Changes

Could I Get Fired for Taking the Wrong Moonlighting Shift?

When Does It Make Sense to Hire a Physician Contract Attorney?

What If I Don’t Understand the Benefits Section I Just Signed?

I Signed a Low‑Ball Contract: Is My Financial Future Ruined?

If Your New Employer Won’t Cover Tail for Your Old Moonlighting Work

If Your Benefits Change Mid‑Contract After a Hospital Merger

What Benefits Matter Most in a First Attending Job Offer?

Surgical Case Volume

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Should You Ever Refuse a Case to Protect Your Surgical Log Strategy?

Practical guide for surgical residents on refusing cases to protect operative logs—safety, education, and negotiation tips to safeguard training and assignments.

Heavy Research Year in Residency: Preventing a Surgical Volume Cliff

Prevent a surgical volume cliff during a research year: actionable plan to preserve operative skills, strategically secure clinical sessions, and return ready.

How to Evaluate a Program’s True Surgical Volume Before You Match

Learn how to evaluate a program’s true surgical volume before you match: data-driven checks, key questions, and red flags to secure real operative experience.

At a Low-Volume Surgery Program: How to Supplement Your Case Experience

Strategies for surgical residents in low-volume surgery programs to supplement case experience, boost operative skills, and hit key case benchmarks.

My Case Log Looks Patchy: Will Credentialing Committees Reject Me?

Is your surgical case log patchy? Learn how credentialing committees assess gaps, spot red flags, and explain or document inconsistencies for privileges.

International Electives: Safely Counting and Documenting Surgical Cases

I Logged Cases Late and Inconsistently: Does Anyone Actually Check?

What If My Surgical Case Volume Is Below ACGME Minimums as a Senior?

Peak OR Seasons: How to Schedule Rotations Around Case Volume Cycles

Networking in Medicine

80 articles

Do I Need Separate Networks for Clinical, Research, and Industry?

Build one coherent professional network with targeted branches into clinical, research, and industry. Practical tips to manage contacts, conflicts, and career.

Nontraditional Premed Without Alumni Ties: Finding Your First Sponsors

International Graduate With No Local Contacts: First 10 People to Meet

Should I Add Patients, Staff, or Colleagues on Social Media Profiles?

On a Research Year Away From Home Institution: Preserving Your Network

Burned by a Bad Mentor: How to Exit Gracefully and Rebuild Support

Is It Too Late to Network If I’m Already an MS4 or New Resident?

Is This Mentor the Right Fit? Five Questions to Ask Yourself First

Should I Cold Email Attendings I’ve Never Met? Exact When and How

How Many Mentors Do I Really Need at Each Stage of Medical Training?

Starting in Private Practice: Building Referral Networks from Scratch

Disability Accommodations

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Transferring Schools or Programs Because of Disability: Tactical Guide

What If My Requested Accommodation Conflicts With Patient Safety?

What If I Can’t Safely Perform a Required Procedure During Residency?

Can I Record Lectures or Rounds as an Accommodation—Is It Allowed?

Sudden Injury Mid-Rotation: How to Pause Safely Without Burning Bridges

What If My Doctor Won’t Write the Letter I Need for Accommodations?

I Need Time Off for Treatment—Will That Derail My Promotion Timeline?

Do I Have to Disclose My Disability to My Med School or Residency PD?

Handling a PD Who Minimizes Your Disability Concerns: Scripts and Steps

Rotating at an Away Site With No Clear Disability Process: What to Do

If You’re Asked Illegal Questions About Health in an Interview

When Your Med School Disability Office Says ‘We Can’t Do That’

New Residency Programs

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You’re the Second Class in a New Residency: How to Navigate the Chaos

Actionable guide for PGY2s in a new residency (second class): assess risk, document issues, build alliances, and shape systems without burning out early.

How Do I Compare a New Academic Program vs an Older Community One?

Matched to a Program Still in Initial Accreditation: Next Steps Checklist

If Rumors Spread Your New Program Might Merge or Close: What to Do

If Your Hospital Announces a New Residency While You’re an Attending

Step 1 Pass/Fail Era

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