From the American College of Physicians website : The salaries of specialist physicians in the private sector are increasing more rapidly than those of academic specialists, according to a new survey by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). Among primary care doctors, the trend is reversed, with academic physicians experiencing greater percentage gains in pay. […]

A recent study from the Feb 12th issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine confirms that Naps are good for you. In this study, midday napping (siestas) were studied in 23,681 Greek men and women without a known history of coronary artery disease. After controlling for confounding factors, taking a siesta is inversly associated with […]

The Fool has finally gotten around to writing a little review on this gem 250 Biggest Mistakes 3rd Year Medical Students Make which is a great book on clinical clerkships and how to really shine as a student. A must read for anyone beginning the wards or those who need a few extra hints on […]

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