Practicing Medicine in the 21st Century

by David B. Nash

This multi-authored book addresses various topics which are imperative for physicians getting ready to join or start their own medical practice. The book is organized into five sections, including clinical management, information management, the practice environment, practice administration, and financial management. It is important to note that Practicing Medicine in the 21st Century addresses all six of the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) core competencies, particularly those that aren t often addressed in the medical school curriculum, such as systems-based practice, practice based learning, and communication skills. This book makes an excellent required reading for residency education programs; a wonderful gift for trainees and provides a good knowledge base for anyone wanting to learn about medicine in the 21st Century.

414 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published November 1, 2006

About the author

David B. Nash, MD, MBA, is the Founding Dean Emeritus and the Dr. Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon Professor of Health Policy at the Jefferson College of Population Health (JCPH). His tenure as Dean completes nearly 30 years on the University faculty. Nash was recently appointed Special Assistant to Bruce Meyer, MD, MBA, President of Jefferson Health.

Dr. Nash is a board-certified internist who is internationally recognized for his work in public accountability for outcomes, physician leadership development and quality-of-care improvement.