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## [Behind the stethoscope: A conversation with Dr. Osman Saleem](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/behind-the-stethoscope-a-conversation-with-dr-osman-saleem/)

October 30, 2024 | Careers, Hospital Medicine, Leadership

Osman Saleem, MD Medical Director, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo We’re honored to host, and even launch, the careers of so many incredible healthcare professionals who […]

## [Work life balance: The never-ending struggle](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/work-life-balance-the-never-ending-struggle/)

October 9, 2024 | Careers, Culture

Every year around Physician Assistant (PA) Week, I like to reflect on the amazing career journey I have had as a PA. Over the past […]

## [Behind the stethoscope: A conversation with Dr. Matthew Lockwood](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/dr-matthew-lockwood-samaritan-healthcare/)

April 22, 2024 | Careers, Culture

As the medical landscape continues to evolve, it becomes increasingly crucial to connect with healthcare professionals who are not only experts in their field but […]

## [The anatomy of a career: A Doctors’ Day story](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/the-anatomy-of-a-career-a-doctors-day-story/)

March 21, 2024 | Careers, Culture, Leadership

Being a doctor is a selfless vocation. It requires years of school, late nights spent in residency, and sacrifices of time spent with family and […]

## [Behind the stethoscope: A conversation with Dr. Tim Kim](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/behind-the-stethoscope/)

February 23, 2024 | Careers, Culture, Leadership

## [Failing well: Learning from failure in healthcare](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/failing-well-learning-from-failure-in-healthcare/)

November 27, 2023 | Careers, Critical Care, Leadership

Our relationship to failure in healthcare is broken. As clinicians, we hold deeply ingrained convictions regarding failure that, unfortunately, are incorrect and make it difficult […]

## [Patient care past the bedside](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/patient-care-past-the-bedside/)

June 15, 2023 | Careers, Leadership, Performance

Dr. Melissa Buchner-Mehling, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Advisory Services at Sound Physicians, is a highly valued member of Sound’s advisory team. Her accomplished career […]

## [What it means to work at the top of your license as a Sound APP](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/what-it-means-to-work-at-the-top-of-your-license-as-a-sound-app/)

March 23, 2023 | Careers, Culture

At Sound Physicians, we recognize the incredible value that advanced practice providers bring to patient care. We want our nurse practitioners and physician assistants to […]

## [Expanding Horizons as a Physician Advisor](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/expanding-horizons-as-a-physician-advisor/)

February 9, 2023 | Careers, Leadership

Physician advisors at Sound Physicians enjoy a unique role within the hospital setting. These experienced doctors use their clinical expertise away from the bedside, either […]

## [Maximize Your Anesthesia Career by Practicing at the Top of Your License](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/maximize-your-anesthesia-career/)

September 21, 2022 | Anesthesia, Careers

Erik Rauch, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NSPM-C is a Regional CRNA Director for Sound Anesthesia with over 15 years of experience in a variety of settings […]

## [Taking the 35k ft. Elevation View as a Physician Advisor](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/taking-the-35k-ft-elevation-view-as-a-physician-advisor/)

September 10, 2022 | Careers, Culture

Steve Philip, Medical Director of Advisory Services at Sound Physicians, found his way to Physician Advisory Services through a career in Hospital Medicine. He joined […]

## [The Incredible “Hidden” Value of a Physician-Led Organization](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/the-incredible-hidden-value-of-a-physician-led-organization/)

August 15, 2022 | Careers, Culture

Twenty-one years ago, when our medical practice filled its first hospitals in the Pacific Northwest with talented, motivated clinicians, we quickly learned that when doctors […]

## [Sound Physicians Earns 2022 Great Place to Work Certification™](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/sound-physicians-earns-2022-great-place-to-work-certification/)

August 1, 2022 | Careers, Culture

Sound Physicians is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the first time. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current […]

## [Patient-centered Interviewing – A Prescription for Business Leaders](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/patient-centered-interviewing-a-prescription-for-business-leaders/)

September 23, 2021 | Careers

It was gratifying to hear so much discussion about the role of empathy at the ATD2021 conference this year. Empathy has been a hot topic […]