This is still kind of sinking in but here it goes.......After 11 miserable months, Friday was my last day of work. I worked for a doctor in a private practice. He has one associate, but they are completely separate practices so I had almost no contact with the other doctor. Anyway, tonight the phone rings and it was the other doctor. He wanted dirt on the doctor that I had worked for. I disliked my former employer and disagreed with some of ethics, but I didn't really know what to say. I saw the childishness while I was there and tried to laugh it off. However, is this what I have to look forward to?
Is this what I am getting into?
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I'm really sorry you had to put up with that. I think many people agree with me (and hope also) that it is an isolated situation and isn't reflective of the profession as a whole. I think we all have to be aware of students/professionals who are cutthroat, but I'm a firm believer in karma and if you act with good intentions with everyone you're involved with, there should be very few problems such as the one you've described.
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CUMD said:
it's a reflection of the people involved and the sort of competitiveness driven into them by the path they took to get there... in short, that will and does happen in other medical practices (my MD mom actually retired for a few years because of a similar situation and dissuaded me from pre-med when i started college... now i'm 26 and applying), but it happens in other fields where the constituents are equally driven (politics, science, law, etc.)...
be yourself and be good to other people but be aware of the things going on around you too.
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I don't think I can top that previous poster's advice. But here's my spin...
It's like any other field; there are politicans, douchebags, and angels in every field, including medicine. Where you plant your seeds dictates how nice your garden is, but only to a point. If you're into helping people, being an ultra-responsible type, and working long, long hours for almost no/tons of $, then stick to stick to what you're doing, regardless of what creeps are out there doing it, too.
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It's like any other field; there are politicans, douchebags, and angels in every field, including medicine. Where you plant your seeds dictates how nice your garden is, but only to a point. If you're into helping people, being an ultra-responsible type, and working long, long hours for almost no/tons of $, then stick to stick to what you're doing, regardless of what creeps are out there doing it, too.
--Funkless
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I don't think I can top that previous poster's advice. But here's my spin...
It's like any other field; there are politicans, douchebags, and angels in every field, including medicine. Where you plant your seeds dictates how nice your garden is, but only to a point. If you're into helping people, being an ultra-responsible type, and working long, long hours for almost no/tons of $, then stick to stick to what you're doing, regardless of what creeps are out there doing it, too.
--Funkless
It's like any other field; there are politicans, douchebags, and angels in every field, including medicine. Where you plant your seeds dictates how nice your garden is, but only to a point. If you're into helping people, being an ultra-responsible type, and working long, long hours for almost no/tons of $, then stick to stick to what you're doing, regardless of what creeps are out there doing it, too.
--Funkless
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You find childishness in every profession. I work in a science lab and the people here are unbelievably childish. Then again, I worked in another lab that was bad for other reasons. And, I've worked in two labs that have been just fine. (I worked as a summer student during undergrad).
I expect to find the same sort of thing in medicine.
I expect to find the same sort of thing in medicine.
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myID said:
what kind of dirt was he looking for? I think some stuff is acceptable. For ex, if he wanted to know if your employer has been sued or lost a malpractice case, I think it would be fair to use it as competitive advantage. I dont think the confidentiality of such stuff is protected by law
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I work out of a private urology practice now and I can tell you politics is a major part of medicine. Knowing not only who's arse to kiss but rather who kisses who's arse is essential to climbing the ladder of "prestige" in the medical world. Yes, it's a world where M.D.'s do the same old research projects over and over again to gain recognition or sell out to a company for a large under-the-table wad of cash. Let's face it, ANYWHERE you go there are going to be political issues abound. It is entirely up to you how deep you want to wade into it.
Me? I am a Christian and I know that I am no better than anyone else so whatcha see is what you get with me. Some other people think they are the end all, be all...God's gift to the world. In your case, you've rationalized that the type of behavior exhibited there is childish and wrong. Therefore you've made a conscious decision to not be caught in the middle. You will happily practice medicine because you chose to not get caught up in all that mess.
Rule your practice with a gentle, yet Iron Fist. Don't let your employees be catty toward another. Take them out to eat once a week and become actively involved in their well-being. Forge a friendly relationship with any physician partners you have and never burn bridges, especially over petty things. Alot of political issues start with something small and lame. These baloon into something big because no one will communicate their feelings to others. Learning to open up communication will make a world of difference in not only your practice but your relationship with your employees. Sometimes, people just want to know that you care about them. A little effort goes a long way.
As previous posters have said, politics are found everywhere. However, how it affects you is entirely up to you. 🙂
*raises his Diet Coke in a toast*
Here's to you a happy and politics-free practice! Cheers!
Live from work on his little wooden soap box,
-Richie
Me? I am a Christian and I know that I am no better than anyone else so whatcha see is what you get with me. Some other people think they are the end all, be all...God's gift to the world. In your case, you've rationalized that the type of behavior exhibited there is childish and wrong. Therefore you've made a conscious decision to not be caught in the middle. You will happily practice medicine because you chose to not get caught up in all that mess.
Rule your practice with a gentle, yet Iron Fist. Don't let your employees be catty toward another. Take them out to eat once a week and become actively involved in their well-being. Forge a friendly relationship with any physician partners you have and never burn bridges, especially over petty things. Alot of political issues start with something small and lame. These baloon into something big because no one will communicate their feelings to others. Learning to open up communication will make a world of difference in not only your practice but your relationship with your employees. Sometimes, people just want to know that you care about them. A little effort goes a long way.
As previous posters have said, politics are found everywhere. However, how it affects you is entirely up to you. 🙂
*raises his Diet Coke in a toast*
Here's to you a happy and politics-free practice! Cheers!
Live from work on his little wooden soap box,
-Richie
