Letting go of the Familiar People.... the Familiar Surroundings ....  an Article By Ronnie Ann Why does career change take so long? That very first time when we start to feel something gnawing at us. That feeling something is wrong with our job or career, although we’re not quite sure what. Why does the possibility of change feel

One million patients could lose primary care if residency training in underserved regions is eliminated The shortage of primary care doctors could worsen if funding for the Teaching Health Centers (THC), a program to train medical residents in underserved areas, is eliminated. Loss of funding - which has already been drastically reduced - coul

As a doctor, you always have too much to do each day. You may believe there is nothing you can do about this situation and its just the way things are. But this isn't so. Here are the five biggest mistakes you are making. Change these and your life will change too.   Agreeing to do whatever you are asked to do   No is a small word whi

As a junior doctor you can develop your leadership competencies by being proactive and consciously assuming greater responsibilities around leadership activities; the Medical Leadership Competency Framework provides a range of practical examples of opportunities for learning and development. Clinical training might include a higher degree in a sub

That is what everybody’s favourite Harry Potter (quoted by author J.K. Rowling) says..... Though doctors do not fly on a broomstick they do echo this sentiment. It was really inspiring to read CNN medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a Neuro-Surgeon based out of Atlanta, Georgia sharing his real life story about being a doctor and a corre

Studying in China (USD per academic year) Tuition Accommodation Living Cost Miscellaneous fees In Total 4,500 1,600 1,650 650 8,400 Studying in United Kingdom (USD per academic year) Tuition Accommodation Living Cost Miscellaneous fees In Total

Unlike any other field, the success of institutions in the healthcare industry - small or big, Private, public or government funded - solely depends on the people manning it. The success, measured in this industry is, again unlike others, not at all a financial one. It is measured on how good it has been in bringing solace to the community it is wo

A doctor entered the hospital in hurry after being called in for an urgent surgery. He answered the call asap, changed his clothes & went directly to the surgery block. He found the boy’s father pacing in the hall waiting for the doctor. On seeing him, the dad yelled:“Why did you take all this time to come? Don’t you know tha

Rotary International President Rtn. K.R. (Ravi) Ravindran announced the RI theme for Rotary Year 2015 - 16 today "Be A Gift To The World" A Beautiful Concept.....Applicable to Each one Of Us... Irrespective of Religion, Caste, Creed, Nationality or economical or political status...... Are We A Gift To The World.......... Congratulations Rotar

My Driver asked me: "Doctor, How much do you make?"I replied: "HOW MUCH DO I MAKE?”...I can make holding your hand seem like the most important thing in the world when you're scared...I can make your child breathe when they stop...I can help your father survive a heart attack...I can make myself get up at 4AM to make sure your mother has the