This generation, and younger Gen X doctors, are placing a greater emphasis on time off and the ever-elusive work-life balance while prioritizing independence over working for hospitals when possible.

According to Visier, the first quarter of 2021 and 2022 saw the highest increase in resignations among persons aged 40 to 60 or those with more than ten years experience. And if you are thinking that this is only limited to business owners, restaurants, or retailers, then you had it wrong. Physicians who felt the rage of COVID are also suffering.

Physicians already have a lot on their plate, especially with the ongoing pandemic. Having the right tools and mobile application can be the helping hand they need to perform more efficiently. If you are a physician who is not exactly tech savvy, don't worry. This article has compiled gadgets and apps that are user-friendly and quite easy to manage.

If you are doctor struggling with your work and social life, there is a way to find balance between the two. However, it's not as easy as reading this article. Just like any routine or habit, it takes practice, commitment, and consistency.

Please check out this 20 minute interview with Colin Zhu, DO, Locum Tenens physician, chef, and health guru. Colin discusses his brand, “thechefdoc.” He is also certified as a coach and board-certified in lifestyle medicine and has a podcast. Colin helps people understand more about their bodies and achieve wellness. He recently launched a masterclass series available at thr5 medicine.

The shortage of healthcare workers has been a long-standing issue that was further emphasized by the Covid-19 pandemic that put a greater toll on the lives of medical professionals. As a result, many physicians have suffered from extreme stress and burnout; resignations of full-time physicians caused some clinics to close down and some local hospitals put their workers on longer shifts with increased patient counts.

Physicians choose to work locum tenens for many reasons, whether it’s for a change of pace, extra income, work/life balance, or more freedom to travel. We’ve found six doctors who’ve embraced their adventurous sides and regularly share their experiences on Instagram. Check out these physicians’ Instagram accounts to add some new life to your own Instagram feed.

In this “Ask Me Anything” webinar, Dr. Rip Patel is joined by neurologist Dr. Andrew Wilner and family medicine physician Dr. Colin Zhu to discuss how working locum tenens allowed them to pursue medical jobs outside of clinical medicine. For Dr. Wilner, a love of writing led to a career as a medical journalist and author in addition to his work as neurologist. Dr. Colin Zhu, also known as TheChefDoc, focuses on using food as medicine and other ways to thrive in your life and works as a podcast host, motivational speaker, and now a virtual summit host/director.

This year, you need more sleep. With the coronavirus dominating headlines and physicians always encouraging us to be physically active and eat healthy, it’s easy to forget the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep.

Your doctor is probably using social media at some point in their day. Some people (many of my patients included) are often quite surprised when they hear me talk about being on Twitter, Instagram, or sometimes even just the Internet in general.

As far as I can remember, I do not recall any one person telling me about locum tenens, but it was the sixth month of my second year of family practice residency training when I first heard about it. All of my colleagues were either contemplating staying in Connecticut (where I trained) or working for our local hospital. Personally, working for a hospital system or starting my own practice was neither attractive nor did either resonate with me at the time.

The mission trip was family physician Dr. Joann Kim’s first. It was the fourth trip for family practitioner, Dr. Colin Zhu, but his first to Cambodia. Drs. Kim and Zhu were among six locum tenens providers who traveled to Cambodia on a recent medical mission.

There is a looming physician shortage that will impact virtually everyone-and no clear solution on the horizon. The Association of American Medical Colleges anticipates a shortfall of between 42,000 and 120,000 physicians by the year 2030. Finding a doctor is expected to be difficult for patients across the country. Primary care practices, in particular, will struggle to attract new talent.

Meet Dr. Colin Zhu, osteopath and family practice physician. Raised by a mother who was also a Chinese medical doctor, Dr. Zhu knew early on that he wanted to bring a whole-person approach to treatment. He also wanted to bring his whole self to work each day.

Dr. Colin Zhu is a family practice osteopath whose mother is a practicing physician in China, so the holistic approach to medicine was instilled in him from an early age.

As chronic illnesses increasingly affect more Americans’ health, the link between dietary habits and disease prevention is taking on a larger role in medical schools and physician practices across the country.

Make space in your day for these 10 reads in 2018 and let your mind expand. Whether you’re interested in starting a discussion, challenging the status quo or self-discovery, these picks should hit the spot.

After finishing medical school and his family medicine residency, Colin Zhu, DO, realized that the logical next step in his career—signing an employment contract or setting up his own practice—was not for him.

In this installment of 10 Questions, Zhu tells MedPage Today about his approach to practicing medicine and how it relates to the industry as a whole.