Physician Resources

Expanding access to healthcare: what needs to be done?

Healthcare access is one of the most pressing challenges facing global health systems today. In a recent Sermo poll, 90% of physicians indicated that expanding healthcare equity will be important within the next decade. However,…

Physician retirement age by specialty in 2025

What is the average retirement age for doctors by specialty? Retirement age is a crucial topic within the medical profession. For physicians, the decision to retire goes beyond financial independence; it involves weighing patient needs,…

New prostate cancer treatments: key physician takeaways

Prostate cancer remains a significant global health challenge, impacting millions of men each year. In 2022, more than 1.4 million new cases were reported worldwide, with projections estimating 313,780 new diagnoses in the United States…

How VR in medical training transforms patient treatment

Virtual reality (VR) is no longer limited to entertainment or gaming. Over the years, it has revolutionized multiple industries, and one of the most exciting frontiers ripe for transformation is medicine. Healthcare professionals are perpetually…

Is AI transforming healthcare administration?

Administrative burdens have long been a major challenge in healthcare, leaving physicians bogged down by tasks like scheduling, billing and data management. Enter artificial intelligence (AI)—a technology touted as the solution to healthcare bottlenecks. But…

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Retirement plans for doctors: Is a 401k the best option for you?

A Sermo study of over 500 physicians expressed that only 22% feel financially prepared to retire. As one Sermo member expressed, “Most physicians go through life without ever formally learning about financial planning, managing a…

The impact of key opinion leaders in healthcare

In a recent Sermo poll, 86% of physicians said a key opinion leader’s (KOL’s) credibility depends on their professional credentials, experience, or recommendations from peers. Just 10% felt that the quality of their content was…

Conversational AI for healthcare: what is it & top use cases

Conversational AI solutions Conversational AI is revolutionizing healthcare by enhancing patient communication, streamlining workflows, and improving diagnostic support. AI can reduce administrative burdens, optimize efficiency, and improve patient outcomes, allowing physicians to focus more on care…

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Beyond the white coat: 12 Alternative careers for doctors

For a long time, clinical practice, lengthy residencies, and long hours in hospital settings have defined what it means to work in the medical profession. However, healthcare is evolving. As burnout among physicians rises, many…

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Approaching antibiotic resistance: what physicians need to know

Antibiotic resistance is no longer a distant threat — it’s a global medical emergency demanding urgent action, warns an Internal Medicine physician on Sermo: “We must tackle this now, before it consumes us all.” Antimicrobial…

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Collaborative care models for physicians: benefits, best practices & real cases

Collaborative care models: what are they, their benefits & examples Physicians today face growing challenges—fragmented care, increasing burnout, and time constraints. Collaborative care models streamline workflows, enhance patient outcomes, and foster interdisciplinary teamwork, leading to…

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Is the wellness revolution increasing physicians’ workloads?

In a recent poll conducted by Sermo, 60% of physicians reported that the growing focus on wellness initiatives has increased their workload, while 40% said it had not. This disparity raises key questions: Why does…

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