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Practice Profiles

Sailing Your Own Ship: Dr. Caroline Morgan on Thriving in Independent Practice

by TIP Staff ■ Jun 2016

Dr. Morgan founded Pirate Pediatrics in Cary, NC to chart her own course, and with hard work built a tight community. Then an unexpected illness forced her to reconsider her views on teamwork, self-reliance, and boundaries.

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A Victory Against Anti-Vaxxers: Dr. Eve Switzer’s Story

Despite misinformation spread by anti-vaccine activists, social media bullies, and internet trolls, Dr. Eve Switzer understood that vaccines in childhood (and beyond) are too important to overlook. So instead of backing down, she stood up for vaccines – and won.

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Editorials & Interviews

Advice to My Younger Self: Independent Pediatricians Reflect on the Early Days

by Emily Graf ■ Jun 2016

Taking the leap into independent practice can be both exciting and daunting. These successful independent pediatricians reflect on their early days in practice, shed light on what’s at the heart of their practice of medicine, and share advice they’d give to their younger selves in those early days of independent practice.

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Industry Trends

No More Empty Cups: Stopping the Stress Cycle in Pediatrics

by Allie Squires ■ Jun 2016

How can pediatricians effectively care for their patients' rising mental health needs without burning out themselves? This pressing question weighs heavily on the minds of pediatricians across the country. In the state of Texas, two dedicated pediatricians have reflected on the strategies they've implemented to ensure their independent practices function as safe and secure medical homes, providing care for children's physical and mental well-being. By sharing their insights, these pediatricians shed light on the importance of prioritizing mental health within the field of pediatrics.

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Tools & Resources

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The Independent Pediatrician is proud to provide you with a list of resources that we believe can help independent pediatricians survive and thrive. Feel free to share them and pass them on, integrating them into your pediatric community.

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