Geri Aston

Otolaryngologists with a desire to broaden their careers beyond traditional medical practice have several options. Programs exist that can open doors into medical leadership, health policy work, clinical and outcomes research and public office. Opportunities are available at all stages of a physician’s career. Here’s a look at a handful of programs that aim to provide physicians with the tools they need to take their careers in a new direction.

Framing the Issue Nearly 11 percent of respondents to a 2005–2006 survey of type 2 diabetics reported experiencing severe hypoglycemia — low blood sugar. Severe hypoglycemia was common across all levels of glycemic control. Older adults with type 2 diabetes who experienced a hypoglycemic event were twice as likely to develop dementia than those who didn't have a hypoglycemic event, found a study in the July 2013 JAMA Internal Medicine.

ARTICLES Patient care The healing arts Carilion Clinic program helps to improve patients’ moods, wellness A Carilion Clinic program is helping to improve patients’ moods and shorten recovery times.