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Nurturing a Satisfying Career in Dermatology
- Author:
- Suzanne M. Olbricht, MD
My approach to my career in dermatology can be summarized in 3 words: purpose, serendipity, and curiosity.
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What Makes Feedback Productive?
- Author:
- Suzanne M. Olbricht, MD
When my youngest daughter returns home from acting or dancing rehearsals, she talks about “notes” that she or the company received that day....
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Mindfulness: Is It Relevant to My Work Life?
- Author:
- Suzanne M. Olbricht, MD
Mindfulness is a purposeful activity that involves being acutely aware of what is happening now as opposed to thinking about the past or worrying...
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Why Should I Join My Specialty Societies?
- Author:
- Suzanne M. Olbricht, MD
What are the benefits of joining a specialty society in terms of caring for patients with skin disease? Dr. Suzanne M. Olbricht explains why...
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Is It Possible to Be More Productive in Less Time?
- Author:
- Suzanne M. Olbricht, MD
Is it possible to be more productive in less time? Dr. Suzanne Olbricht offers strategies to help dermatologists reprioritize, increase...
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Career Development: A Focused Plan or Serendipity?
- Author:
- Suzanne M. Olbricht, MD
Career development is a dynamic process, and dermatology careers do not always develop in a straight line. Dr. Suzanne M. Olbricht discusses the...
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What Does Empathy Contribute in This Age of Science and Technology?
- Author:
- Suzanne M. Olbricht, MD
Not only a form of knowledge but a skill that can be practiced and mastered, empathy consists of observation, listening, introspection, and...
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Embracing Change: Is It Possible?
- Author:
- Suzanne M. Olbricht, MD
Changes in health care have led to an epidemic of physician burnout.
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Can Dermatologists Influence the Political Process?
- Author:
- Suzanne M. Olbricht, MD
Can dermatologists influence the political process? This age-old question raises its head when things are happening that we do not like or that we...