Parental leave policies that include both parents regardless of gender and caregiver status make a cultural statement on the importance of family bonding during the early days of parenthood, provide financial security for families, increase maternal and infant health and well-being, and have the potential to improve gender equity in the workplace.
The evolution of patient care can be caused by technological advancements, patient experiences, peer learning, conferences, and simply the refinement of one’s own surgical skills. The goal, however, remains the same—providing the highest quality care to our patients.
Providers must do their own due diligence when introducing a new device to patients. We need to understand the risk–benefit profile compared to our current gold standard.
Quiet quitting refers to employees who do the bare minimum to remain employed. The trend is prevalent among younger workers—Gen Z and younger millennials—who report that they feel unsupported, that managers do not care about their development, and that they lack opportunities to learn and grow.
Dr. Miguel Goncalves Ferreira, a rhinoplasty surgeon in Portugal, brought together the international rhinoplasty community during COVID-19 by creating the Evidence-Based Rhinoplasty Research Group (EBRRG) to provide a forum for discussion of high-quality manuscripts by members of our field to increase the quality of care patients receive.
While resilience has been said to be a form of growth, we should be asking what we can do within our organization and societies so that everyone gets a slice and then see what individuals can achieve with that support.
Getting involved enriches your professional life, which requires saying “yes”—a lot.
The Federal Trade Commission has determined that noncompetes are an unfair method of competition, violating section 5 of the FTC act.
The constant cycle of transitions to a medical career can make it difficult to enjoy the present, to acknowledge the hard work that was required get to the current position, and to remember why you embarked on the journey at the start.
Editor Robin Lindsay, gives pointers to help your journey for work-life balance choices a little easier.