This Friday, March 19th, marks one year from the last Match Day – and just over one year from the day COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Residency program directors, along with soon-to-be residents across the nation, knew then that the pandemic could upend the 2020-21 residency selection cycle.

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Today is Veterans Day, a time to reflect on and thank veterans whose contributions go well beyond their military service or uniform. Veterans now serve as our nation’s leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, and yes, doctors and advanced practitioners, too. One way to say "thank you" to veterans is to consider them for your open opportunities.

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The coronavirus is still a part of our everyday conversation. We hear about it on the news and it continues to be a point of discussion. Naturally, the pandemic has probably impacted your home and family life.

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For the first time in history, there are more women than men in medical schools, according to data for the 2019-20 academic year from the Association of American Medical Colleges. It appears the future of healthcare is female! So, as we celebrate Women in Medicine Month, there’s an even greater emphasis on advancing equity and creating change for female physicians as well as their patients.

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The pandemic has affected communities of color perhaps more than any other. Long-standing health and social inequities have put minority groups at greater risk, and to be part of the solution, you need a team that is diverse in many dimensions. In fact, by focusing more on diversity and inclusion, the pandemic is actually changing some of the ways we recruit, connect, and support one another in healthcare. This is an incredibly complicated subject. While we can't possibly address everything here, we've included some initiatives we've read about along with some tips to promote diversity in your own recruiting. 

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A few months ago, it was difficult to imagine many of the circumstances physicians are facing today. For example, that ambulatory care providers would segue into the Emergency Department and other vital departments in hospitals, or that medical students would graduate early to join the battle against COVID-19. 

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Like most of us, physicians and healthcare workers are experiencing unprecedented emotional issues as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but thankfully recruiters can play a role in helping to alleviate these emotions.

“Emotions, just like viruses, are contagious,” says Steven Cohen, Psy.D. for Medical Economics. “Physicians who work in a daily atmosphere of severe emotional distress and fear must take special precautions to avoid being overwhelmed by negative emotions.”

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