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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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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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Andrew Karasick, MD, Jay Kennard, MD, and Kristie Clarke, MD.
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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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Murad Alqadi, MD
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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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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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Improve GME
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Untangling 5 confusing terms related to physician personal finance

As a young physician, managing your finances effectively requires an understanding of these foundational concepts.

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Residency Finance
Transitioning to Practice
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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
Transitioning to Practice
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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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