William Burnett 
The idea of being sued for malpractice as a healthcare provider is frightening. According to the AMA, one in three physicians report that a medical liability suit was filed against them. News stories highlight egregious cases and huge settlements. Rather than focusing on fears, let’s go through the basics of ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated June 22, 2022 by William Burnett
You have worked hard through college, medical school, and your residency. Now you can see the light at the end of the tunnel – moving into practice as a physician, no longer as a supervised ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated November 27, 2022 by William Burnett
As you move along your journey to become a medical professional, eventually you are going to come across issues that will require the services of a legal professional. Just as patients should not mistake a ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated August 8, 2022 by William Burnett
Last month, we discussed what constitutes an Institutional Action in the eyes of the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC). If you have one of these incidents in your history, you will need to decide ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated June 26, 2022 by William Burnett
Updated December 20, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. The Student Doctor Network gets several questions to our Confidential Consult experts a month about what is and what is not an institutional action. ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated June 26, 2022 by William Burnett
Congratulations, you have been accepted to the school of your choice! Your school is in another state that you have never resided in, and a city that you only experienced when you toured the campus. Now ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated June 23, 2022 by William Burnett