Demand for medical doctors is so high that half of new doctors report receiving 100 or more job offers during training, according to a survey by Merritt Hawkins.

The Dallas-based physician search firm surveyed 926 MDs in their final year of residency and asked them about their career plans and expectations. Seventy percent of the new doctors said they received 50 or more job solicitations, while 50% said they received 100 or more solicitations.

CRC members can peruse all of the online articles from the August 2017 issues of CRCJ and MSB—as well as full-color PDFs—here:

Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), also called endovenous laser ablation, is a minimally invasive procedure involving the use of a highly concentrated laser to repair varicose veins. Typically found in the legs, these gnarled, enlarged veins are caused by a faulty valve or weak vein wall. Although primarily a cosmetic concern for many people, varicose veins bulge and block blood flow, which can cause discomfort and lead to larger health problems (such as eczema, pigmentation, ulceration, and bleeding) if proper blood flow is not restored.

Happy Halloween from the Credentialing Resource Center team! Although we don't need another excuse to celebrate this week, HCPro is also celebrating the 1-year anniversary of the newly relaunched Credentialing Resource Center website. Check back later this week for a special anniversary celebration!

The Platinum Awards sets the standard for recognizing professionals and organizations who demonstrate success in the overarching healthcare continuum.

National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week is November 5–11. How will you be celebrating? Send your ideas, tips, photos, and planning materials to Senior Editor Delaney Rebernik at drebernik@hcpro.com, and you could see your contributions featured on the CRC site. Stay tuned for details on the special deals we’re launching next week to honor the hardworking professionals at the heart of patient safety and quality care.

The modern MSP’s influence spans more functions, facilities, and settings than ever before. Get unparalleled insight into the fast-moving field with the 2017 MSP Salary Survey Report. 

Featuring comparative data from more than 3,600 responses collected over four years, this resource is jam-packed with professional statistics, expert input, and prescriptive guidance for leveraging survey findings in the trenches.