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MSDC Board Looks Back on Productive Past and Ahead to Bright Future

December 14, 2021

The MSDC Board met for the last time in 2021 to meet with special guests and plan for the upcoming year.

From the Hospital to the Kitchen, Dr. Nevin Uses Her Talent

December 13, 2021

Learn a little more about the new president of the Medical Society in this special profile

Senate Passes Legislation to Halt Medicare Physician Payment Cuts

December 10, 2021

Potential economically devastating payments cuts are delayed for many physicians for the upcoming year.

Report: Digital Medical Experience For Patients a Major Determinant in Booking an Appointment

December 8, 2021

According to a new Press Ganey report, healthcare providers who ignore their digital presence are in danger of losing patients.

AMA: Three Ways Doctors Can Find Courage to Tell Their Burnout Stories

December 8, 2021

Dr. Jillian Horton provides three tips for helping physicians break the burnout cycle by learning to talk about their experiences.

Study: Female Physicians Earn $2m Less Over Career

December 7, 2021

A self-reported study shows male physicians start earning more money than female physicians early in their careers and keep earning more throughout.

New AMA Podcast on Strategies for Managing Suicidal Ideation

December 6, 2021

A new podcast from the AMA features speakers from Weill Cornell Medicine and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Study: Pre-Vaccine Pandemic Expanded Moral Injury to All Healthcare Workers

December 3, 2021

The study shows that moral injury came in different ways over time in 2020 and needs to be addressed by healthcare employers.

MSDC Asks SHPDA to Clarify Certificate of Need Process

December 2, 2021

MSDC seeks clarification on when a certificate of need is required for a change in a practice.

Partake in the Season of Giving with MSDC Wellness Programs

December 1, 2021

Your money, time, and advocacy help us build programs to support physicians in their greatest time of need.

Advocacy Curriculum: How to Advocate Via Social Media

November 29, 2021

Social media can be an effective advocacy tool to convince policymakers on an issue - but like an in-person meeting it needs to be done right.

Study: Time of Day Writing Clinical Notes May Impact Workload

November 24, 2021

When you document your clinical notes may make a huge difference in work-life balance, according to a new study.

AMA News: What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Decision Fatigue

November 23, 2021

This AMA news story provides advice on how physicians and patients can work together to prevent physicians from feeling overwhelmed by constant decision-making.

Studies: Childcare Concerns Driving Burnout in Female Physicians

November 17, 2021

Two new studies confirm that childcare responsibilities during the pandemic have driven burnout among physicians, especially women physicians.

MSDC Members Show Leadership at AMA Special Meeting

November 17, 2021

MSDC members gained new leadership positions and saw a report long advocated for by the delegation.

Mayor Announces End of Indoor Mask Mandate

November 16, 2021

DC will no longer require masks to be worn in all indoor settings beginning Monday.

AMA News: What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Physician Burnout

November 8, 2021

This AMA news story gives tips and advice from physicians on how patients and providers can work together to reduce the stress of a doctor's visit.

MSDC Launches Healthy Physician App

November 1, 2021

The new app brings wellbeing resources directly to physicians to use at their own schedule and without going through their employer.

MSDC Members and Guests "Design the Future of Medicine" at Annual Meeting and Gala

October 30, 2021

Despite a little rain, MSDC members and guests welcomed a new president and Board members, while mixing and mingling with VIPs, sponsors, and friends.

New Study: 23% of Medical Students Feel Mistreated in Learning Environment

October 28, 2021

The JAMA Network Open study suggests medical schools proactively promoting positive student-faculty mentoring could prevent medical student burnout.