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Feel like an imposter physician? It won’t stop when residency’s over

Of all age groups, physicians 35–44 years old have the highest average score on measure of imposter syndrome, says a recent study. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Transitioning to Practice

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3 MIN READ

5 things young physicians should know about mentor relationships

Seeking out mentors once you move from training to practice can be a bit more difficult, but it remains key to navigating your career.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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What should—and shouldn’t—be in a hospital employment contract

It may be daunting, but having a basic knowledge of hospital employment contract language can be hugely beneficial. Learn more with the AMA.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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3 top reasons why doctors are selling their practices to hospitals

Analysis details decade-long move toward physician employment. Learn more with the AMA about why some physician practices get put up for sale.

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Private Practices
Transitioning to Practice

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Andrew Karasick, MD, Jay Kennard, MD, and Kristie Clarke, MD.
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5 MIN READ

Federal health agency careers offer physicians variety, stability

Get firsthand insight from physicians about how working for the agencies such as the FDA and CDC can open unexpected experiences and opportunities.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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6 MIN READ

Understanding physician employment contracts

Find out what you need to know before signing a physician employment contract. Read up on how to understand your compensation package and more.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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4 MIN READ

What employed physicians should know about collective bargaining

With nearly half of physicians now employed, some doctors are exploring unionization as a way to address working conditions. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Transitioning to Practice
Murad Alqadi, MD
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4 MIN READ

3 things physicians should know about nonclinical careers

High-quality patient care is at the heart of medicine, but there are nonclinical careers in which physicians can make an impact. Learn more.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Help your resident physicians meet new DEA training mandate

Easily assign and track an AMA-curated collection of courses to help residents prevent drug-overdose deaths and comply with training requirements.

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Overdose Epidemic
Transitioning to Practice