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4 keys for a physician’s first employment contract

You aced medical school. You flourished in residency. Next comes another test: deciphering your first physician employment contract.

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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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Career Development
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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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Child care stress can add to burnout. How can physicians manage it?

Taking call again—but what about the kids? One young physician offers insight on her approach to the issue.

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Physician Health
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How young physicians can make the most of a signing bonus

Signing bonuses are becoming more common for physicians being recruited. Understanding the most prudent way to use one requires self-assessment.

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Evaluating a prospective physician employer

Take the stress and uncertainty out of job seeking. Get expert tips on how to do your homework on prospective employers.

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Boost for young doctors from notable upswing in physician job market

Top recruiting firm Merritt Hawkins saw a significant increase in requests for physician job searches from April 2021 to March 2022. Learn more with the AMA.

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4 tech questions for young doctors to ask before joining a practice

In evaluating your first or next physician practice, there are some key technology factors to consider. Learn more with the AMA.

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Women doctors who succeed at midcareer: What they’ve learned

Women physicians approaching midcareer are stretched thin by personal and professional responsibilities. Learn how some navigate that dynamic.

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