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2025 Doctor Job Outlook: Why Go Locum Tenens?

Barton Associates

The United States doesn’t have enough doctors and the problem is only growing—according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) , the country is facing an estimated shortage of between 13,500 and 86,000 primary and specialty care physicians by 2036. in April 2025. Where do physicians commonly work?

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Practice tip of the week: Be an on-time physician

Physician's Practice

This April 2024 article by Neil Baum, MD , on being an on-time physician gives this tip: Instruct new patients to arrive 20-30 minutes before their appointment to fill out paperwork or complete the paperwork online if your website provides the forms for patient demographics and a health care questionnaire.

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Rheumatology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Dave, MD, MPH , inquired how stressors may contribute to candidates failing the certification examination and Dr. McDonald stated that knowledge gaps were the primary cause, though ABIM provides safeguards to reduce stress like grace periods and consideration of compassionate exemptions for extraordinary life circumstances.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary Its another deprescribing super special on today’s GeriPal Podcast, where we delve into the latest research on deprescribing medications prescribed to older adults. Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes.

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Nurse Practitioners Critical in Treating Older Adults as Ranks of Geriatricians Shrink

Physician's Weekly

Pregnant with her second child, she schleps a backpack instead of a traditional black bag to carry a laptop and essential medical supplies — stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and pulse oximeter. According to a 2024 survey , of the roughly 431,000 licensed nurse practitioners, 15% are, like Johnson, certified to treat older adults.

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Nephrology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Lieske, MD , raised concerns about how new government policies may affect international medical graduates and health equity work at ABIM. One notable trend was a higher representation of international medical graduates and osteopathic physicians in the specialty. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

See the discussion on the Special Consideration IMG (International Medical Graduates) Pilot Pathway below.) In 2024, 77% of eligible ABIM Board Certified endocrinologists who chose an assessment opted for the LKA over the traditional, 10-year MOC exam. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N.