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Volume 7 | March 15, 2013  

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In This Issue
Debunking Breast Cancer Detection Naysayers
MCMS on YouTube
MCMS Exclusive Articles
Staff Picks: Essential Reading for the Week
The New Healthcare: A Business Owner's Summit
Round-up Preview

April's issue of round-up magazine will zero-in on physician burnout. 

SCOTTSDALE INTERNAL MEDICINE PRACTICE 
Well-established practice with strong patient base. Highly desirable location. Excellent EMR with lab and radiology interfaces. 2012 Medical Meaningful Usage incentive received.

Contact Katie Hines 602-619-3287
www.OfficeTransitions.com
w/GPE Commercial Advisors
LOOKING FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TO HOSPITAL EMPLOYMENT? 
Thunderbird Internal Medicine is
searching for a full-time Internal
Medicine physician, physician-assistant or nurse practitioner. 

We are a large, progressive, and patient-centric practice with 20 providers and various ancillary services. We have been established in the valley for over 35 years and are well known for the top quality care and service we provide to patients. 

Please forward your CV to
602-938-6069.
Calendar of Events


March 15 & 16 - Arizona Society of Addiction Medicine Conference: The changing world of addiction

 

March 20-23 - Mayo Clinical Reviews: 24th Annual Family Practice and Internal Medicine Update 2013

 March 20 - Buffmire Lecture Spring 2013


March 23 - Continuing Education program for Clinical Psychologists on the topic of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

 

March 24 - The Encanto- Palmcroft Historic Preservation Association 2013 Home Tour

FAMILY PHYSICIAN NEEDED - MESA AND CENTRAL PHOENIX
Part/full-time opportunity. Flexible hours. Mesa and Central Phoenix locations. Excellent comp. Call 602-213-9951.
TEMPE/MESA AREA
Medical office suites for lease in beautiful garden office complex. 1200 or 1800 sq. ft. includes covered doctor parking. Excellent location with easy access to 101 & 60 freeways and close to Desert Samaritan Hospital and Tempe St. Luke's. Best rates in area. 602-625-6298.
Preferred Vendor Spotlight:
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Call 800-231-5965 to create a customized uniform program for your group.  

 

 

FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN NEEDED - GOLD CANYON, AZ
Seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician
for Urgent Care/Family Practice located in the beautiful Sonoran desert 45 min. E of Phoenix, AZ. 

Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package to include malpractice coverage, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K and vacation or possible loan payback. 

Enjoy the peaceful, serene setting
of the Superstition mountains and nearby lakes. Choose from seven golf courses, hiking, biking and skiing within a short distance.

Please send CV and cover letter to Janie Trent or call 480-982-3691.  
www.goldcanyonurgentcare.com
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT - TURN-KEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Downtown Mesa. Fully equipped medical office available for immediate practice. No build out necessary. Turn-key operation. Six exam rooms (expandable to 12), procedure room, phone system and many more. Fully trained medical staff also available. For lease or as a complete turn-key package including EMR. Call for details 480-213-9951.
FEATURED ARTICLE
Debunking Breast Cancer Detection Naysayers
by Dr. Ian Grant-Whyte, MCMS member since 1978
Dr. Grant-Whyte explains why early-breast-cancer-detection naysayers are misguided.
 
Dr. Grant-Whyte on the MCMS YouTube Channel
How to Do a Breast Self-Examination Correctly
How to Do a Breast Self-Examination Correctly


 
ANNOUNCEMENT
MCMS Joins YouTube
Over 800 million unique users visit YouTube each month. We decided it was time for MCMS to get in on the action.

Until our dreams of holding auditions for "The Real Docs of Maricopa County" come true, you can get involved by:

MCMS EXCLUSIVE
Articles Only on inforMED 
First of Its Kind Spine Center at UNM Founded by Dr. Anthony T. and Eileen K. Yeung

Avoiding the Stress of New Tax Laws and the Shams That Come Therewith

 

Much Ado About the New HIPAA Regulations

 
STAFF PICKS
Essential Reading for the Week
Squeeze Looms for Doctors (The Wall Street Journal)
 
FEATURED EVENT
The New Healthcare: A Business Owner's Summit
In Business Magazine is bringing together top healthcare professionals, providers, insurance companies, and legal and government officials to inform business owners on the Affordable Healthcare Act and to discuss its affect on businesses in Arizona.

Register today for this luncheon and panel discussion that will be held on March 22, 2013, at the Arizona Biltmore Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom.
  

 
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES SEEKING PA PROGRAM DIRECTOR

The College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ is hiring a Director for the Physician Assistant Program.

The candidate may be a DO, MD or PA. The PA must hold a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (or equivalent) and have current NCCPA certification.

The DO or MD must have a current AZ license and certification by an ABMS or AOA approved specialty board.

The candidate must have a minimum of three years as a faculty person in health sciences education, hold rank of Associate Professor or higher, and have a strong record of teaching and scholarship. Demonstrated experience in administration and the
accreditation process is desirable.

Interested applicants should electronically submit a letter of application, CV and the names of three professional references to Dean Jacquelyn M. Smith at jsmith@Midwestern.edu

To apply online, visit www.midwestern.edu

Midwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer; minority and diverse are encouraged to apply.
 
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