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Joint Commission Study: Female Physicians Suffering Higher Burnout RatesAugust 10, 2021
Work and environmental factors drove higher burnout among female faculty in this site study.
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MSDC Joins AMA, AAP DC on Amicus Supporting Minor Consent for Vaccines LawAugust 9, 2021
The brief argues the Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act is based on good public health and policy, and should be upheld.
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Member Spotlight: Reginald RobinsonAugust 5, 2021
Our member spotlight is the newest President of the Eastern States region of the American Heart Association.
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55% of Physicians Know a Colleague Who Considered, Attempted, or Died by SuicideAugust 5, 2021
The Physicians Foundation research provides clear evidence the pandemic accelerated physician burnout and decrease in mental health.
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JAMA Surgery - Female Surgeons Face Higher Risk of Infertility, Pregnancy ComplicationsAugust 2, 2021
The new study of 850 surgeons showed 42% of female surgeons suffered pregnancy loss and half experiencing major complications.
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DC Ends Public Health Emergency - Now What?July 27, 2021
Licensure waivers will be ending soon as the Mayor transitions some governance back to regular order.
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DC Releases Post-COVID Healthcare ReportJuly 26, 2021
The report - dated May 2021 - outlines recommendations to improve the healthcare sector based on the public health emergency.
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Mayor Bowser Signs Ban on Flavored Tobacco ProductsJuly 22, 2021
The MSDC supported bill prohibits the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored smoking devices.
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