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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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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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Nariman Heshmati, MD
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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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Juewon Khwarg, MD
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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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Darren Gitelman, MD
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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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Medical liability insurance: What final-year residents should know

Whether you are transitioning to practice or seeking a change midcareer, get up to speed on these medical malpractice insurance basics.

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Sydney Brehany, MD
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Finding my place in medicine: Sydney Brehany, MD

After starting her career in private practice, Dr. Brehany found her fit at University of Iowa Health Care. She shares her learning process.

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Pondering direct primary care? 10 potential benefits and drawbacks

For physicians considering direct primary care practice, there are important considerations before getting started.

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