MichealToddRiceMDMBA

Summary

• Lots of anesthesia and practice models across multiple states over the years: Texas, Missouri, Pennsylvania and now scenic Arkansas.
Understand Your Resident Contract: What You Don't Know May Hurt You
Residents assume that accreditation requirements and institutional policies have to be followed. In reality, they may not be legally enforceable.

When Health Care "Coverage" Increases Costs
My personal experience in the patient role and how I saved $4000 on medical supplies... by rejecting my insurance network "deals" in favor of a freer market.
Academic Due Process: Residents, Know Your Rights!
Due Process is a student/resident right poorly understood by either the resident or the faculty. Understand it before you need it!
Influencing your resident evaluations for success
Performance appraisals are an integral part of an organization's assessment of employee and trainee standing.

Push back on toxic behaviors from other doctors
"Don't get tired! Don't f*cking move! Don't you f*cking move, or I'll f*cking die!" That's an excerpt from an OR in St. Louis on March 12th.
ACGME: An Impediment to Progress?
Despite much improvement in recent decades, there are still some toxic programs and attendings out there that undermine resident learning. How do they persist?

It's important to proactively manage your resident progress. Here's how.
"You’ve come a long way and have a significant investment in yourself. Get busy protecting it."