Therantology: What We Can Learn From the Theranos Ordeal

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Therantology: What We Can Learn From the Theranos Ordeal

The Theranos story continues to unfold in the headlines and will likely be the stuff of Harvard Business School cases for years to come. Here is a brief history of Theranos, its blood-testing device, and the trouble in which they now find themselves. 

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10 Most Common Questions from Physician Entrepreneurs

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10 Most Common Questions from Physician Entrepreneurs

Physician entrepreneurs or wannapreneurs ask a lot of questions about the processes of biomedical and clinical innovation and entrepreneurship. Given their lack of training in medical school, it comes as no surprise and most have to get the information on their own.

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The Status of Women in Medicine

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The Status of Women in Medicine

International Women's Day is a time to inventory the status of women in medicine and women physician entrepreneurship in the US and throughout the world. The economic, business, educational, healthcare, social, political, and justice benefits of gender equality around the world are evident. Yet, barriers remain. 

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Physicians Shouldn't Have to Choose Between Clinical Practice and Entrepreneurship

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Physicians Shouldn't Have to Choose Between Clinical Practice and Entrepreneurship

Physicians are becoming more entrepreneurial in response to threats to their practices and the sick-care innovation imperative. Some, particularly those without a medical background or who have never practiced medicine, ask whether doctors should be doctors or entrepreneurs and press them to commit to being “all in” if they are to be successful as a physician entrepreneur. We need to stop thinking “either/or.” Many physicians think they can be both and, in fact, that adopting an entrepreneurial mindset helps them be better doctors. I agree.

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