Medical Society of DC - Young Physicians' Section

11/11/2019

Washington Psychiatric Society

Our friends at Washington Psychiatric Society are hosting a HEAL THE HEALERS event for residents on Nov. 14. For info see https://www.dcpsych.org/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=9

CLM Special Reception - Healing the Healers

Speakers: Mani Yavi, MD - Scope of the Challenge in the United States Esther Bilenkis, MD - Healing Practices
Chair: Eliot Sorel, MD, CLM Founder

November 14, 2019 • Time: 1830 - 2000 hours

Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street NW • Washington, DC 20008
Congressional Room

Cost: This free session is made possible by grant funding.
* program for DC RFMs, ECPs and ACORF Members

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11/11/2019

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10/24/2019

Don't Forget October 26 is #DrugTakeBackDay. This year, Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA will accept #vaping cartridges too. https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2019/10/18/dea-accept-vaping-devices-and-cartridges-part-national-prescription-drug

10/10/2019

Congrats Nats!

Meet me in St. Louis!
#STAYINTHEFIGHT
#STAYINTHEFIGHT
#STAYINTHEFIGHT

09/22/2019

Medical Society of the District of Columbia

Thanks to #woman-owned @chaiatacos for supporting @MedSocDC's #WomenInMedicine event on Sept. 24 at @lululemon - Georgetown. RSVP at www.msdc.org/wim-sept

MSDC's Women in Medicine Section is pleased to offer its fall event:   We Don't Need Self-care, We Need Boundaries: How to Make Room for Yourself as a Woman in Medicine Self-care is an increasingly hot topic as physicians face unprecedented burnout and mental health pressures. But does self-care ...

09/22/2019

4 key public speaking tips for physicians

4 Tips to get your physician message across #physicianvoice
http://ow.ly/mKsU50wkpD4

Doctors are uniquely qualified to shape public discourse on health care. Learn more from the AMA on how to effectively get your message across.

09/10/2019

Opinion | No one likes surprise medical bills. So why does congressional action seem so unlikely?

"If Congress fails to stand up to special interests here, what hope is there for legislation that addresses bigger health-care issues, such as exorbitant drug prices?" Good point by @Penn's Dr. Exekiel Emanuel. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/09/04/no-one-likes-surprise-medical-bills-so-why-does-congressional-action-seem-so-unlikely/

Blame special interests at hospitals and emergency rooms, which are lobbying hard to block bipartisan legislation.

08/10/2019

AAMC on Twitter

Its #BackToSchool time. Do your kids need a new pair of #cleats? Get a doctor's opinion.
https://twitter.com/AAMCNews/status/1159932463742955521?s=19

“If you're planning on shopping for a new pair of cleats for your child, how do you know which ones to buy? AAMC Orthopedics' Dr. David Keblish, an orthopedic surgeon, shares what to look out for: https://t.co/rhaMtZazRS #BacktoSchool”

07/10/2019

DC HEALTH: Mandatory PDMP Registration By July 31, 2019 - Medical Society of the District of Columbia

3-WEEK COUNTDOWN: @dchealth PDMP registration is required by July 31, 2019 #opioidcrisis
http://ow.ly/JMl750uXSof

07/05/2019

How to get what you want in your first job out of residency

How to get what you want in your first job out of residency
What are final-year residents entering the job market looking for? And how can they get it? Survey data and AMA experts shed lots of light.
https://www.ama-assn.org/residents-students/transition-practice/how-get-what-you-want-your-first-job-out-residency?&utm_source=BulletinHealthCare&utm_medium=email&utm_term=070519&utm_content=NON-MEMBER&utm_campaign=article_alert-morning_rounds_daily&utm_uid=&utm_effort=

06/27/2019

The Opioid Crisis, Part 2: Dr. Edwin Chapman and @VinceGrayWard7 dive deeper into the #opioidepidemic in DC https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EMlS71rp3IDaPk9J0Shqe?si=watpo2-YSCCkDs1jTXhgVA

06/27/2019

The Opioid Crisis, Part 1: Dr. Edwin Chapman on what makes the #opioidcrisis in DC unique - and what to do about it
http://ow.ly/8v5350uNJER

06/21/2019

Happy #SummerSolstice! Protect yourself from the extra exposure to sunlight with #sunsafety from DC Derm Docs https://www.msdc.org/page/sunsafety

06/08/2019

Women on Medicaid in 35 States and DC Have Extremely Limited Abortion Coverage Due to Hyde Amendment

This is the impact of the Hyde Amendment on #District women

In 35 states and DC, Medicaid programs do not pay for any abortions beyond the Hyde exceptions. Over half of women with Medicaid coverage live in states that essentially do not cover most abortions…

05/30/2019

Physician Burnout Costs the U.S. Billions of Dollars Each Year

$4.6 Billion.... The economic impact of physician burnout is staggering, and "these challenges will likely continue to grow."

Burnout comes with both ethical and economic costs

05/17/2019

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05/04/2019

#MayThe4th be with DC Doctors! Great to meet so many bright young doctors making a difference in Washington, DC. Thanks to co-sponsors SunTrust and DC ACP.

04/11/2019

3 tips for getting the most out of feedback in medical school

Feedback is crucial to a physician’s training, but it is often vague or clouded by discomfort. These practices can add specificity and accountability

04/10/2019

Steps to Take Before Opening the Doors of Your First Medical Practice

Deciding to open your own medical practice for the first time is a big step. It’s an investment of time, money, resources, and sweat. That’s why it’s vital to have a plan in place before you even take the first step. You also need to put together a great team to support you on the journey.Here are the Steps You Need To Know...

Deciding to open your own medical practice for the first time is a big step. It's an investment of time, money, resources, and sweat. That's why it's vital to have a plan in place before you even take the first step. You also need to put together a great team to support you on the journey.

02/28/2019

As African American History Month comes to a close on #TBT, we remember Roselyn E. Epps, MD, MSDC's 1st African-American woman president. She and her husband, Charles Epps, MD, are the first family of medicine in DC and have enriched Washington's medical community.

02/27/2019

Ditch the “stupid stuff” that drives doctors crazy

Excessive administrative burdens can take a toll on #physicianwellbeing. See how a Hawaiian health system is eliminating “stupid stuff” to free up time for doctors, other health professionals. #WellnessWednesday http://ow.ly/GhME50m0kba

Physician administrative burdens can take a toll on well-being. This health system is changing that by eliminating “stupid stuff” from daily requirements.

02/14/2019

Roses are red
Scrubs can be blue
Every day you’re our Valentine
That’s why we advocate for you!

Happy Valentine’s Day from MSDC

02/07/2019

#ActAgainstAIDS and get tested #NBHAAD.

02/01/2019

The NFL Is Going Vegan

Vegan Super Bowl? It's not as far-fetched as you may think.

The latest trend in the NFL isn’t some fancy new offense or going for it on fourth down. It’s going vegan!

01/09/2019

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Kickstart the New Year with a healthy diet. learn how this Friday or Saturday!

The Physicians Committee is a nonprofit health organization that promotes preventive medicine, conducts clinical research, and encourages higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in research and medical training.

01/03/2019

RELEASE: MSDC Applauds the Mayor’s Strategic Plan to Reduce Opioid Use, Misuse, and Deaths - Medical Society of the District of Columbia

Kudos to @MayorBowser and @DBHforRecovery for commitment to the health of our nation's capital w/plan to tackle #opioid epidemic and #priorauth #livelongdc

Washington, D.C., January 3, 2019 – The Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC), Washington, D.C.’s leading physicians group, today applauded the release of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s “Live.Long.DC” plan to reduce opioid addictions and deaths in the District. In particular, MSDC is p...

12/18/2018

U.S. Surgeon General says e-cig use by youth has reached epidemic levels. let's keep kids nicotine-free. #NoEcigs4Kids

Today, I am officially declaring e-cigarette use among youth an epidemic in the United States.

We all need to pledge to keep our youth nicotine free. I pledge as Surgeon General to use my bullypulpit to protect our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction & associated health risks by immediately addressing the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use #NoEcigs4Kids #SGPledge Learn more how you can help here: https://www.surgeongeneral.gov/

11/14/2018

The People Issue 2018

IT'S OFFICIAL: Dr. Joseph Gutierrez, MSDC Treasurer and Past President, gives DC (and the Medical Society) that unique edge.

Meet 21 Washingtonians who give D.C. its distinct character.

11/12/2018

HEADS UP! Were having an informal happy hour for Bright Young Doctors on November 29. Mark your calendar .. details coming soon.

11/01/2018

4 keys for a physician’s first employment contract

4 KEYS FOR A PHYSICIAN'S 1ST EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT....... You aced medical school. You have survived residency and perhaps fellowship. Next comes another difficult test: deciphering your first physician employment contract. The complexities you may face while negotiating your first contract are numerous. Be mindful of these key details. Read more

The complexities facing residents as they confront negotiating their first physician employment contract are numerous. Be mindful of these key details.

10/30/2018

AMA Reimagining Residency Initiative | American Medical Association

The American Medical Association (AMA) announced a new "Reimagining Residency" initiative developed to transform residency training to better address the workforce needs of our current and future health care system. The 5-year, $15-million grant program will support innovations that provide meaningful and safe transitions from undergraduate medical education (UME) to graduate medical education (GME), establish new curricular content and experiences to enhance readiness for practice and promote well-being in training. In early January 2019 the AMA will post a Request for Proposals for the initiative. LEARN MORE about the new GME funding opportunity. https://www.ama-assn.org/education/ama-reimagining-residency-initiative

The $15 million Reimaging Residency initiative is the next step in the AMA’s effort to transform medical education.

10/30/2018

Student SOS: 6 ways to avoid “distress” in medical school

STUDENT SOS: Burnout can be pervasive through all phases of physicians’ medical careers, beginning with students. Nearly 50% of medical students across all U.S. medical schools experience burnout, a problem that persists throughout physician training. Learn 6 ways to boost well-being and prevent medical student burnout.

Studies show nearly 50 percent of medical students experience burnout. Take time to learn the key signs of “student distress,” so you can boost well-being during medical school.

10/13/2018

How much physician burnout is costing your organization

the cost of physician burnout can range from $500,000 to more than $1 million per doctor.

Physician burnout has direct and indirect costs. Find out how to calculate the financial toll of burnout at your clinic, hospital or health system.