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Learn what daily life is like as an obesity specialist. Dr. Ethan Lazuras, an officer of the Obesity Medicine Association, helps med students decide if this career is right for them.

Learn what daily life is like as an endocrine surgeon. Dr. Vikram D. Krishnamurthy shares some of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of caring for patients in endocrine surgery.

A Mayo Clinic study of physician burnout and diminished work satisfaction showed a direct correlation with a reduction in hours. Older male physicians are the largest segment cutting back hours. Worries about physician shortages grow.

Physicians can educate patients about better blood pressure this month with these 4 actions. Taking steps to reduce the rate of uncontrolled hypertension improves health outcomes.

Wondering how your medical practice can move from fee-for-service to value-based care? One practice in North Carolina serves as an example of how team-based model affects health outcomes and costs.

Physician leaders who inform, engage, inspire, develop and recognize the physicians they supervise are more likely to have employees who feel satisfied and less likely to show signs of burnout. Study results from Mayo Clinic.

Physicians and spouses face many stressors when mixing marriage and medicine. A study looks at how mutual support, shared values, and defined family roles are among 4 building blocks that form foundation of strong marriage.

Physician leaders testified before a House committee about the landmark Medicare reform law and necessary steps to ensure implementation is optimal for physicians and patients.