I Wish I Had Known: Pay Attention To Staff During Residency
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One of the most important skills that I strive to develop in order to run an efficient, pleasant practice is to effectively manage my staff.
Throughout residency I was so focused on learning dermatology to the best of my ability that I never considered the other skills that would benefit me in practice.
My behavior sets the model for how everyone else should conduct themselves. I have fun with …
One of the most important skills that I strive to develop in order to run an efficient, pleasant practice is to effectively manage my staff.
Throughout residency I was so focused on learning dermatology to the best of my ability that I never considered the other skills that would benefit me in practice.
My behavior sets the model for how everyone else should conduct themselves. I have fun with … Continue reading "I Wish I Had Known: Pay Attention To Staff During Residency"
Scott Beals, DO
Dermatology Surgery Center-Crestview, Niceville, Andalusia
Crestview, FL
1. The most important thing I learned from starting a practice 10yrs ago, make an investment and get a good practice management consultant
2. Too many areas to consider when starting a practice
3. Start an electronic medical record
4. Keep up with medicare and government regulations
5. Get a high qual … 
One of the most challenging aspects of practicing medicine is ensuring consistently effective communication with patients.
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Dermatology is a relatively small and incredibly unique discipline within medicine.
With the typical medical school curriculum dedicating at most a few weeks to our specialties. And yet provides insights into the overall well-being of patients that are often priceless. Early in one’s career, it is easy to become so engrossed in mastering the rich and diverse nuances of our field that other impo … 
When I first started I wish that I had realized that you don’t have to be an expert in everything right off the bat.
It can be very intimidating to go to meetings and see all these amazing giants in the field get up on stage. You so badly want to be the one giving lectures and presenting the data. It takes time to develop these skills to get the confidence for you to get up there and to give th … 