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MSDC Member Spotlight Series
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Dr. Jill Finkelstein Took the Path Less Traveled to Arrive in MedicineMay 30, 2022
Meet Membership Committee member Dr. Jill Finkelstein
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Dr. Laurie Duncan Sets Sail and Pursues Her DreamsMay 13, 2022
Learn more about MSDC Board member and Physician Health Committee member Dr. Laurie Duncan
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From Pets to People, Dr. Cashell Knew Medicine Was For HimMay 4, 2022
Learn more about Membership Committee member and veteran Dr. Alan Cashell.
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Dr. James Cobey Sails Calmer Waters These DaysApril 12, 2022
MSDC member Dr. James Cobey has led a storied career spanning more than five decades.
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Living in China as a High School Student established Laura Sander’s Healthcare Career TrackMarch 28, 2022
Learn more about MSDC member and Sibley Hopkins physician Dr. Laura Sander.
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Public Health News
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How ACEs Impact You, Your Patients, and the Health SystemJuly 2, 2024
A macro-and micro-level overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and resources to support all physicians.
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The Staggering State of Physician Wellbeing, Compensation, and Practice RealitiesJune 26, 2024
The intersection of physician wellbeing, compensation, and practice realities directly impacts society.
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MSDC Board Meets with DHCF Chief Medical OfficerJune 26, 2024
Dr. Liburd had a conversation with the MSDC Board about the two organizations' shared priorities.
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MSDC Members Visit the Wilson Building for Advocacy EventJune 18, 2024
DC physicians participated in our annual event to meet Councilmembers and staff to discuss important healthcare issues.
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MSDC Gender Equity Task Force Launches DC Physician Compensation SurveyJune 10, 2024
MSDC’s physician-led Gender Equity Task Force has launched a comprehensive, widespread study of physician compensation as it relates to gender pay parity in the District of Columbia.
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MSDC Launches Compensation Survey for DC Physicians
June 6, 2024
The survey, for physicians of any gender identity, comes as yet another national survey shows a gap between male and female physician compensation
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Tech savvy and future focused? MSDC is looking for youMay 22, 2024
MSDC is seeking help from physicians to plan a future focused, technology based project to fund via a grant.
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Big Prior Auth Win in Health Budget: What's NextMay 15, 2024
A budget addition will ensure all insureds will benefit from the District's prior auth bill.
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What Wins The Physician Community Got in the HORA Revision BillMay 8, 2024
Working together across specialties, the bill to update DC health licensing and regulation had some major improvements amidst some concerning changes
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MSDC Sends Sign-On Letter Opposing Scope ChangesMay 2, 2024
The letter, signed by numerous DC physicians, reiterates the physician community's concern with legislation updating the HORA.
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