Fresh out of residency, I was asked to join a small but successful practice of four ob/gyns in a large, metropolitan area. At first, everything seemed perfect. And then, the buy-in talks began. The "honeymoon" was over.

Although there are many advantages of solo practices, including total autonomy and not having to compromise in the practice's decisions or share in its successes, for me the disadvantages were much greater.

In our culture of 'got to have it now,' are we too impatient to demonstrate professionalism to our own residents and medical students?

Practicing medicine in post-Katrina New Orleans is not always easy. There are no 15-minute appointments.

Our Generation: Bridging the generation gap Sep 1, 2005 By: Elizabeth Lapeyre, MD, Barbara Weiss

A 2004 survey of physicians aged 50 to 65 showed that 64% felt physicians being trained today are not as hard working as those with whom they trained.

Our Generation: Where have all the young physicians gone? Jul 1, 2005 By: Steven J. Fleischman, MD

The future of organized medicine depends upon an ongoing stream of active participants and leaders. Without membership, our professional organizations can't function or grow. The insights and viewpoints of younger physicians are vital as a complement to the experience of more seasoned physicians in shaping the future of the specialty.

Our Generation: Where have all the teachers gone? Apr 1, 2005 By: Maria Manriquez Gilpin, MD

Our Generation: The great juggling act Jan 1, 2005 By: Elizabeth Lapeyre, MD