Articles
July 20, 2018
Burnout is associated with any type of service work that requires high levels of creativity, problem solving, or mentoring. The term burnout was coined in the 1970s to describe detrimental psychological effects occurring as...
March 26, 2019
Studies indicate that substance abuse among medical students is growing and is more prevalent than previously thought. The stresses and high demands of medical school lead...
September 16, 2021
The North Dakota Professional Health Program is dedicated to facilitate the rehabilitation of healthcare providers who have physical or mental health conditions that could compromise public […]
September 17, 2021
As a practitioner, you probably have a preferred screening or diagnostic tool you use with patients to identify whether they’re dealing with an alcohol or...
September 18, 2021
Did you know? You can answer “No” to these questions when you renew your license with the North Dakota Board of Medicine if you’re participating with us at NDPHP (The North Dakota Professional Health Program)...
September 19, 2021
Science has proven that substance use disorders are a chronic brain disease that can be managed with medical treatment. It is NOT a moral failing or […]
September 20, 2021
During these difficult times, physicians and other healthcare professionals are desperately needed during the global COVID-19 pandemic, putting a strain on our healthcare system as our […]
September 21, 2021
Impairment from alcohol or drugs is serious in any profession. For a physician who oversees the health and treatment of vulnerable patients, the risks are dramatically […]
September 22, 2021
Yes, work-life balance is possible in medicine. That is the good news. You can have a personal life and a fulfilling career simultaneously. You went into […]