I Wish I Had Known: Practice Management
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I wish I had known the most difficult matter for the newly-trained dermatologist is practice management.
A huge part of practice management is personnel. It requires many years to develop and train a stable, capable support staff. There are many unsuccessful "try-outs." Some individuals may not have the necessary personal and professional skills, work ethic, or reliability. These individuals must …
I wish I had known the most difficult matter for the newly-trained dermatologist is practice management.
A huge part of practice management is personnel. It requires many years to develop and train a stable, capable support staff. There are many unsuccessful "try-outs." Some individuals may not have the necessary personal and professional skills, work ethic, or reliability. These individuals must … 
The Next Steps program is not only designed to give you practice management advice and pearls, but it also will help guide you with what you may need to help jump start your practice. Consent forms are important assets to your practice and we will be supplying samples throughout the program. This sample consent form is for tattoo and pigmentation removal so you may download the form and brand it y … 
"A picture is worth a thousand words."
In my experience, these words have never been more relevant and applicable to my work as a dermatologist. I wish I had known when I was starting out just how important the element of photography is. Especially if one wishes to publish articles and lectures, nationally and internationally.
As a young practitioner, I would have taken courses in photography. … 
Clinical success is a 2-step process.
To have clinical success, first, you have to be confident in your skill set. If you trust in your own knowledge base and technical skills, you will exude confidence and competence during every interaction with your patients. Patients will believe in you because you believe in yourself,and they will keep coming back to you because they trust they are in good h … 
"The one thing to emphasize more than anything-beyond productivity, sales, and what we do-is not forgetting the people factor. Your staff need to feel empowered and appreciated..."
Leadership
"Leadership is not a position or a title, it is action and example."
"People don't leave bad practices, they leave bad leaders."
Employee Retention
"A great employee is a like a four-leaf clover, hard … 