Enclothed Cognition

From stark white dresses to crisp white coats, the image of nursing has drastically transformed throughout its formal existence.

On Feb 3^rd, we celebrate National Women Physician’s Day with Elizabeth Blackwell being the inspiration for the inauguration of this holiday in 2016.

It’s ironic that those entrusted to keep the rest of us comfortable, rested, and fed aren’t afforded the same courtesy—especially in a field where nurse fatigue and patient safety are so closely linked.

In the weeks leading up to NWPD we will be accepting submissions from anyone with a story to tell about your experience as a woman physician.

Hala Sabry, DO, MBA is the founder of PMG and creator of National Women Physicians Day, which was celebrated for the first time in 2016. As we honor the upcoming NWPD 2017, read her inspiring words to females in medicine. 

When you first decided to become a doctor, it may have felt like a calling, but a medical career can soon overtake your entire life, consume every minute of your day, use up all your energy, stretch your patience to the limit, demand your constant attention, and start taking a toll on your relationships.

Amy Ho, MD is a Medelita HIP Ambassador, an emergency physician, published writer and national speaker on issues pertaining to healthcare, with work featured in Forbes, Chicago Tribune, NPR, KevinMD, and TEDx.

A smooth transition to a new work environment is the first step to your success. Here are 10 tips from experienced nurses that will help you avoid missteps and make the most of your opportunities.

The key insight from the survey that should be taken with most concern is the large number of physicians that feel their practice or hospital is not helping to address and provide solutions to burnout. 

Looking to go from clinician to “nursepreneur”? While working at the bedside may be draining and leave little time to get your idea from the notebook to shelf, here are few tips to help jumpstart your vision.