National Doctors' Day

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Related Hashtags	#Doctors, #ThankYOU, #Healthcare
2022 Date	March 30, 2022
2023 Date	March 30, 2023

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National Doctors' Day in 2022

Wednesday, Mar 30

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National Doctors' Day commemorates the nation's doctors who have dedicated themselves to public service by helping to ensure the good health of US citizens. Doctors are qualified and licensed individuals who practice medicine of all forms. They include many types such as physicians, surgeons, specialists, anesthesiologists and pediatricians, who dedicate their lives to helping, healing and curing the sick and needy.

President George W. Bush designated March 30th as National Doctor's Day on October 30, 1990 in an effort to celebrate the sacrifices and contributions made by our nation's doctors. National Doctor's Day is observed annually on March 30th.

Top Tweets for National Doctors' Day

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On National Doctors’ Day, UNM SRMC would like to honor our doctors for the incredible work they do today and every day. #DoctorsDay https://t.co/PEGvgi5Fw0
— UNM SRMC (@UNM_SRMC) March 30, 2022

Jordan Bromberg, MD, the VIM Clinic Medical Director consults with renowned urologist, John Lynch, MD, who recently started volunteering at the Clinic. Today we celebrate National Doctors Day and all the incredibly gifted doctors who support VIM Clinic and care for our patients. https://t.co/msEzNrcn4t
— VIM Clinic, Stuart (@VIMClinic) March 30, 2022

In honor of National Doctors' Day today, we want to recognize our talented and dedicated team of doctors at SBMHC. 🥼 We admire and thank them for their commitment to helping others and providing the best care possible to all of our patients. #NationalDoctorsDay https://t.co/dIGbeARoBk
— SylviaBrafmanMentalHealth (@SylviaBrafman) March 30, 2022

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National Doctors' Day Facts & Quotes

The red carnation is the symbolic flower used for this holiday. It is often placed on the gravesites of deceased physicians.
Eudora Almond, wife of Dr. Charles Almond, celebrated the first Doctor's Day in Winder, Georgia on March 30, 1933.
According to a study by AAMC, the average cost of attending a U.S Medical school as a nonresident is about $50,000 per year.
People pay the doctor for his trouble; for his kindness-they still remain in his debt - Seneca, ancient Roman philosopher.
A good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease - William Osler, Canadian physician and founder of John Hopkins Hospital

National Doctor's Day Top Events and Things to Do

Order a gift for your doctor. Find something related to medicine such as a spine keychain.
Send a personal "Thank You" note to your doctor to let them know you appreciate him/her.
Place a red carnation on a deceased physicians grave.
Drop by your doctor's office with a free lunch or a snack in appreciation of their dedication towards your health.
If you haven't been for a check up in a while, get one. Your doctor will be happy that you came in.

National Doctors' Day References and Related Sites

www.doctorsday.org: www.doctorsday.org National Doctor's Day

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