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Transition from Resident to Attending

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4 MIN READ

Physician employee, partner or owner? 3 paths for young doctors

Physician practice options can be overwhelming. Learn from experienced doctors how practice setting influences autonomy, financial risk and more.
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Transition from Resident to Attending

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8 MIN READ

Physician contracting: What to look for in pay, benefits

money. Or is it? An AMA senior attorney explains what to look for in compensation and benefit packages.
Choosing practice setting

Transition from Resident to Attending

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4 MIN READ

Things to consider before you choose a practice setting

Residents and fellows deciding on a practice setting should be armed with all the relevant details. Learn more with the AMA.

Career Development

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Insuring your physician practice

Learn about three key types of insurance available to help physicians as business owners protect their practices and their partners.
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Transition from Resident to Attending

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3 MIN READ

6 questions to ask before signing a physician employment contract

What is expected of you? How will you be paid? Learn which questions should be answered in the your employment contract.

Transition from Resident to Attending

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Obtaining a medical license

Find resources and insight on how to obtain your first medical license, as well as additional licenses by state.

Transition from Resident to Attending

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4 MIN READ

Finding a lawyer to review your physician employment contract

Considering a physician employment offer can be exciting and stressful. Lawyers can be hugely helpful. Get expert advice on finding one.
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Transition from Resident to Attending

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4 MIN READ

OK Boomer, MD: 4 steps to better communication across generations

As millennial physicians transition to practice, these four communication patterns can create more cohesion with their baby boomer colleagues.

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