Physician Resources

Healthcare is grappling with a burnout crisis that’s driving physicians out of the field at alarming rates. In 2021, 33% of medical practices reported losing at least one doctor to burnout, a condition described as…

Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat, or Independent, it’s impossible to ignore the shadow of politics in our day-to-day lives. From endless news cycles to awkward political debates around the family dinner table, Americans are inundated…

The landscape of physician employment has undergone a seismic shift. In the early 1980s, about 75% of U.S. doctors operated independently, but today, that same percentage works within large hospital systems or corporate entities. Some…

The NHS is facing record-low public satisfaction and significant challenges, leading the Labour government to propose a new 10-year plan. This plan emphasises digitisation, moving care from hospitals to community settings, and prioritising prevention measures.…

In 2024, the Mpox virus outbreak—formerly monkeypox—continues to demand the attention of Doctors around the globe. Earlier this year, Africa’s top public health body announced the virus to be spreading quickly, with more than 17,000…

The United States is faced with a pressing challenge in the healthcare system– a looming physician shortage. The nation is looking at up to a shortfall of 64,000 physicians by the end of the year,…

Telehealth usage skyrocketed by 766% in the initial three months of COVID-19 pandemic, transforming it from a specialty tool to a critical care component. But how will telehealth look in 2024 and beyond? Telemedicine (interaction…

81% of surveyed physicians agree that women in medicine still face adversity, although 78% have seen progress in their roles, according to members of the Sermo Community. But what are the specific challenges women in…

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within healthcare is greeted with both applause and speculation as a major unfolding trend. 68% of doctors in a recent poll in the Sermo’s community, acknowledge AI’s role in…

Collaboration among physicians forms the cornerstone of positive patient outcomes. In today’s increasingly complex medical landscape, a single physician cannot always have all the answers, particularly in rare, unsolved, or highly complex patient cases. By…

Part of being an active, practicing physician is a commitment to continuing medical education. Many states in the U.S. require a yearly quota of CME credits to maintain an active medical license.  Managing and obtaining…

Ever wondered how much doctors make?  Spoiler: It’s more than most people think, but the story doesn’t end there! In some places, doctor’s salaries have actually stagnated or fallen in relative buying power over the past…