Sidney Christiansen

Sidney Christiansen has spent the last 30 years as a practicing otolaryngologist in both private and academic sectors, and after retiring, founded <a href="https://www.resolvephysicianagency.com/"Resolve Physician Agency to educate and prepare other physicians on the business side of medicine.

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Medical Practice Settings: A Quick Guide for Young Physicians

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For a physician about to finish residency or fellowship, the differences in practice types may seem unclear. Each type of practice has its own positives and negatives, and some may be a better fit for your career needs.

If you are starting your job search, or at least thinking about your future practice options, you should be weighing the pros and cons of each practice type. Keep reading to see the upsides and downsides of each and how they differ from a residency or fellowship training environment.

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The Soft Skills You Need to be a Leader in Medicine

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Medicine needs a strong core of leadership now more than ever. Medical students and new physicians spend massive amounts of time training and studying the basics of medicine, yet they may not be receiving training in many of the soft skills required to be a leader in today’s medical environment.
Being knowledgeable about disease and various forms of treatment is absolutely vital, but soft skills are what separates a good physician from a great physician. These skills include communication, collaboration, and confidence. As physicians, we are expected to practice as a team, and ultimately be the leader of that team. Let’s discuss how you can prepare to be a leader in medicine.

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