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Can you trust that physician salary data? 5 things to look for

The varying salary figures that proliferate online can confuse physician job seekers. Here is what makes physician compensation data reliable.

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Are physician salaries going up for your specialty?

Data from a top physician recruiting firm shows physician specialist salaries are on the rise in many in-demand fields. Dig into the details.

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What I wish I knew in residency to think through my first job offer

As you transition to practice, look beyond salary, says AMA member Brandi Ring, MD. Dig deep on financial details and don’t forget to do a vibe check.

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9 ways states are moving to clamp down on physician noncompetes

Here’s a handy guide to help resident physicians transitioning to practice understand the legal trends that will shape their job opportunities.

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How do physician signing bonuses stack up for your specialty?

Signing bonuses are up overall, but some physician specialties are in greater demand than others. Dive deep into the trends and what’s driving them.

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Young doctors should know these 7 steps to adequate onboarding

Residents and fellows transitioning to practice should know what to expect—and what to ask for—in onboarding from that first physician employer. 

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What I've learned as a lawyer reviewing physician contracts

The CEO of a physician contract review and negotiation company details what residents should keep in mind as they transition to practice.

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Physician employers offer big signing bonuses—but there’s a catch

A recruiting firm’s latest survey shows employers are offering big incentives to lure physicians. The same recruiter says money isn’t everything.

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What I wish I knew in residency about private practice

It wasn’t easy for AMA member Daniel E. Choi, MD, to start his physician private practice. He wishes he’d known that it would turn out OK. Learn more.

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