Physicians

Diversity Doctors Philly

Coalition that aims to improve diversity among Philly's doctors receives grant from IBX Foundation

Historic medical library at the Mütter Museum open to public for first time

Mütter Museum historical library open to public

Stigma against D.O.s had been declining until Trump’s doctor took the spotlight

In health care field, family doctors now appear at highest risk of COVID-19 death

Doctor Primary COVID-19

Philly, Pittsburgh rank among top cities for health care jobs, report finds

Philly Health Jobs

U.S. facing a growing physician shortage and COVID-19 may be making it worse

U.S. physician shortage

Millennial doctors in training aren't more likely to burn out, despite perception

Generational differences in doctors

Doctors, nurses are burned out on the job, does that put patients' health at risk?

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Drexel University president says 40% of clinical staff will lose jobs due to Hahnemann Hospital closure

Hahnemann Drexel

Physician burnout: Why legal and regulatory systems may need to step in

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American medical students less likely to choose to become primary care doctors

Doctor Patient Records 07042019

Did your doctor ‘ghost’ you? An employment contract may be to blame

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Drexel Medicine breast surgeon and her dog bond through canine agility training

Drexel breast Surgeon Dr. Amanda Woodworth and Otis

Why medicine leads the professions in suicide, and what we can do about it

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Pennsylvania's first medical marijuana dispensary opens

Carroll - NJ Marijuana Dispensary

Pennsylvania launches patient-physician registry for medical marijuana program

Pennsylvania launches practitioner registry for medical marijuana program

Medical marijuana: South Jersey facility is largest in state, and growing

Carroll - NJ Marijuana Dispensary

Medical Marijuana

Pennsylvania issues progress report on Medical Marijuana Program

Penn doctor: 'Therapeutic illusion' leads to inappropriate medical treatments

Training offered in South Jersey for medical professionals dealing with addiction

Patients rank Drexel, PCOM doctors among best in U.S.

Philadelphia medical leaders push to keep research in education

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