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Finding my place in medicine: Zachary Coffman, MD, pediatric cardiologist

AMA member Zachary Coffman, MD, of Advocate Health, changed practice settings midcareer. Find out what motivated him and who he looked to for help.

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AMA Business of Medicine additional resources

Access key resources and PDFs related to  the AMA's self-paced Business of Medicine course.

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How to ask about retention in your first physician job

Nearly 60% of physicians leave their first job within three years. Find out how to choose a post-training role that lasts.

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Finding my place in medicine: Jordan Doerr, MD, family physician

For AMA member Jordan Doerr, MD, who does home-based primary care, the key elements of his dream job are its location, community and culture.

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How to factor your family into your physician job search

When you’re choosing your first post-training physician job, your satisfaction may be driven by your family’s happiness almost as much as your own.

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Finding my place in medicine: Nariman Heshmati, MD, ob-gyn

AMA member Nariman Heshmati, MD, says interviewing can make it clear which job is the right one—if you know what you want and how to ask for it.

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Finding my place in medicine: Juewon Khwarg, MD, physiatry

AMA member Juewon Khwarg, MD, of Medrina, found the perfect fit in his first job out of residency, gaining the opportunity for a career and personal growth.

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Finding my place in medicine: Darren Gitelman, MD

After 20 years at one institution, Dr. Gitelman, a behavioral neurologist, switched jobs for the opportunity to build a new program. It transformed his career.

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6 keys for resident physicians considering group practice employment

AMA member John R. Corker, MD, explains how group practice ownership can boost a physician’s agency, income and work-life balance. 

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