Transitioning to Practice

Get the inside scoop on potential physician employers

From AI sleuthing to the invaluable human insight, following these tips will get you the info you need in your job search out of residency.

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May 11, 2026 ·

8 Min Read

Is academic medicine the right physician career path for you?

AMA member Kavita Shah Arora, MD, MBE, has worked in academia for more than a decade since residency. Here’s what she has learned.

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May 8, 2026 ·

14 Min Read

Prep to ask—and answer—these questions in a physician job interview

Looking for your first physician job? Skip the stress and check out these insider tips on 10 high-yield interview questions.

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May 5, 2026 ·

8 Min Read

10 well-being questions to ask in your next job interview

Many health care organizations are working to improve physician well-being. These job interview questions will help you dig deeper.

Apr 21, 2026 ·

How much of your physician compensation will come from salary?

New research analysis released by the AMA shows that while there are variations by physician specialty and gender, blended compensation dominates.

Career Development

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Apr 16, 2026 ·

What employed physicians should know about noncompete clauses

With more states restricting or banning physician noncompete clauses, the legal landscape is becoming more complex. A legal expert outlines some essentials.

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Apr 14, 2026 ·

6 Min Read

What I wish I knew in residency about direct primary care

Philip Eskew, DO, a direct primary care physician and advocate, gives advice for residents considering this emerging practice model.

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Apr 7, 2026 ·

How likely are you to accept your first physician job offer?

Data from in-house health care recruiters shows physicians field multiple offers, with job-offer acceptance rates varying by organization type, size.

Career Development

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Mar 31, 2026 ·

4 Min Read

How many physicians will interview for the job you want?

On-site interviews signal recruiters’ interest in a physician, but you should still expect competition. Learn more about the data.