Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012
For Residents
Avoid hospital employment contract land mines
Physicians can protect themselves against significant problems down the road if they are wary of potential land mines hidden within hospital employment contracts, according to a recent article in American Medical News.
Reminding physicians that they have the most negotiating power when a hospital is trying to recruit them, the article outlines the seven most common issues with hospital employment contracts.
Vague job descriptions, restrictive covenants and payment recoupment are among the most significant contracting dangers and could lead to unwanted responsibilities, lengthy weekend or nighttime hours, and even an obligation to leave town or quit practice if the physician should no longer work for the hospital.
Physicians can find assistance with safely navigating hospital employment contracts in the AMA's Annotated Model Physician-Hospital Employment Agreement, which is free to AMA members and available at a fee to nonmembers. Not an AMA member? Join today to access this and other resources.
Apply for a media rotation with the Discovery Channel
AMA member residents, fellows and medical students are invited to apply for the AMA/Discovery Channel elective, an exclusive opportunity to translate rigorous scientific data into an entertaining and informational program.
During the elective, one resident/fellow and one medical student will work to develop a medical education program that will air on the Discovery Channel. The resident/fellow and student will work primarily at Discovery Communications headquarters in Silver Spring, Md., but will also travel to relevant on-site and studio shoots for the program. A stipend of $3,000 will be provided to cover living expenses.
Dates and length of the rotation are flexible. Applications are due March 15.
If you're not an AMA member, join today.
Apply for awards and grants through AMA
Take advantage of various award and grant opportunities available to residents and fellows through the AMA. Offered by the AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) and the AMA Foundation, these opportunities help fund projects and activities that better our communities, promote leadership development and reinforce AMA policy. Available opportunities include the:
- Jordan Fieldman, MD, Award
- AMA-RFS Legislative Awareness Internship Program
- AMA-RFS Policy Promotion Grant
- AMA Foundation Seed Grant Research Program
- Paul Ambrose Award
View the AMA-RFS Web page to learn more about these opportunities.
