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Nutrition and dietary guidelines: stirring the (policy) pot

The Health Policy Exchange

At first glance, federal nutrition policy seemed to be an unusual topic for our Georgetown Health Policy Seminar for family physicians. As described in a recent JAMA Internal Medicine editorial , future doctors receive little formal instruction about healthy dietary habits. The USDA Food Pyramid, circa 1990.

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Risking It All For a New Business Model at Family Physicians of St. Joe

Family Physicians of St. Joseph

Larger companies now dominate the healthcare landscape, yet through innovation and a dedication to exceptional patient care, Family Physicians of St. Family Physicians of St. Family Physicians of St. From the time of its inception until October 2017, Family Physicians of St. Joseph, P.C.,

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Evaluation of Project ECHO(R) Sessions on Wellbeing and Burnout for Family Medicine Residents [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Burnout among family medicine residents is widespread, impacting the workforce. Conclusions: The BRIDGE program’s Project ECHO series had a positive impact on individual resident burnout and wellbeing. Some residents commented that sessions do not address burnout as a structural issue.

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2025 Physician Wellness Retreats | Physician “Burnout” Retreats

Pamela Wible MD

Sponsorships available for medical students and residents. Group retreats host 4 to 7 physicians, combining facilitated individual coaching and inspiring group activities. Physicians may reserve a group retreat for a private 1:1 experience—just ask! All health professionals welcomed. Contact Dr. Wible.

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A family physician's response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade

Vida Family Medicine

When I was a medical student at Baylor College of Medicine, I participated in their Ethics track. This included additional classes in medical ethics as well as a scholarly project examining the medical ethics of a specific clinical situation.