15% of Surgeons Abuse Alcohol

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15% of Surgeons Abuse Alcohol

February 24, 2012

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Physicians Weekly

Alcohol abuse and dependence appears to be a significant problem among surgeons in the United States, according to a national survey published this month in Archives of Surgery.…

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Medical School Debt Includes a Pile of Worries

September 14, 2011

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Physicians Weekly

Some residents appear to pay a high price to become a doctor—and that’s in addition to the cost of education. Suboptimal quality of life and symptoms of burnout are associated with educational debt among residents, according to a study published …