As you know, as part of the PhREI network, we decided to start a weekly roundup to share new activity from across the network. Enjoy!

The Darwinian Doctor
Daniel Shin of the Darwinian Doctor is talking about an important topic that I think is not talked about quite enough. He is going to give us the 9 WORST reasons to become a doctor. Without further ado:
- The money;
- Family pressure;
- Status;
- The glamor of medicine;
- Your ego;
- Grateful patients;
- The love of science;
- Because you’re smart; and
- Career longevity.
For each point, he goes into detail about why that’s not a good reason!
9 Worst Reasons to Become a Doctor
The Prudent Plastic Surgeon
Full transparency, I am not currently using an RVU compensation model. However, it’s still very important for me (and you) to understand and know how to interpret/analyze RVUs. What is an RVU? What’s the difference between a “facility” RVU and a “non-facility” RVU? Why do RVUs matter? I’ll answer all of these questions, and maybe even more…
Understanding the RVU Compensation Model for Physicians
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