September 2013 – Page 2 – Robert F. Melendez, MD

New iOS 7, why it’s easier on the eyes.

With the new iOS 7, the contrast is so much better with white letters on dark backgrounds and black letters on light and white backgrounds (the best). The worst are white letters on light back grounds. See below for examples on some of the new wallpaper backgrounds. Pressing on your home button 3 consecutive timesContinue reading “New iOS 7, why it’s easier on the eyes.”

Need help becoming a better leader?

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Pearls for starting your first job just out of residency or fellowship

Pearls in Dealing with Colleagues • Never be afraid to ask for a consult (help). • Admit when you are wrong. • Strive to learn from the patients you refer in order to improve your own skills. • Ask for a follow-up on the status of a patient that you referred. • Ask your colleaguesContinue reading “Pearls for starting your first job just out of residency or fellowship”

Improving your patient flow with well trained ophthalmic technicians

5 Transitions Great Leaders Make That Average Leaders Don’t – Forbes

5 Transitions Great Leaders Make That Average Leaders Don't – Forbes.

20 Things 20-Year-Olds Don’t Get – Forbes

There’s no prize for talent, just results. via 20 Things 20-Year-Olds Don't Get – Forbes.

7 Personal Habits Every CEO Should Have | Inc.com

7 Personal Habits Every CEO Should Have | Inc.com.

Ophthalmology Chief Resident as Manager & Leader

Chief Resident as Manager and Leader Rob Melendez, MD, MBA Managers are about Controlling and Problem Solving Leaders are Motivating and Inspiring What are the differences between a Manager and a Leader? The goal of this article is to identify when we are displaying each trait and how we can become better leaders and managers.Continue reading “Ophthalmology Chief Resident as Manager & Leader”

Manager vs. Leader

Chief Resident as Manager and Leader Rob Melendez, MD, MBA “As a chief resident, your main role is as a manager with opportunities to display leadership.” Chief Resident as Manager Skill Set: Reacts to Change Chief Resident as Leader Skill Set: Creates Change What are the differences between a Manager and a Leader? The goalContinue reading “Manager vs. Leader”