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Should you expect a signing bonus in your first job after residency?

As a resident or fellow pursuing a post-training career opportunity, a signing bonus is likely in the cards. What should you expect?

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First physician job post-residency? Get your cheat sheet now

Your one-stop shop for AMA member-exclusive resources to get your first job out of residency.

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When transitioning to practice, know what to want in onboarding

Two doctors who helped build a work group to boost onboarding at Atlantic Health System share what residents transitioning to practice should focus on.

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What I wish I knew in residency about pursuing academic medicine

AMA member Kavita Shah Arora, MD, MBE, has worked in academia for more than a decade since residency. Here’s what she has learned.

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It matters how your practice is paid. A primer for young doctors.

You need a job, and there are many different payment models prevalent. Learn which can work best for you.

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What I wish I knew in residency about being an employed physician

AMA member Alisha Reiss, MD, didn’t get all the info she needed about the employed setting in residency. One tip: Don’t get wowed by that first offer.

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8 steps physicians can take when deciding where to practice

Following these steps can empower resident and fellow physicians to find jobs that match their priorities. 

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In transition to practice, know these 8 steps for evaluating jobs

A major health care recruiter shares a detailed process for final-year residents and fellows to follow when assessing practice opportunities.

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When seeking new physician job opportunities, follow this advice

Physicians on the lookout for new jobs can benefit from a major health care recruiter’s tips for evaluating practice opportunities.

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