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Practice owner or employee? Physicians' specialty may tell the tale

Family doctors, surgical subspecialists sit on opposite ends of the physician employment scale. Learn which specialties skew toward practice ownership.

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New help for doctors to start—or sustain—life in private practice

Whether you’re entering private practice or looking to boost the practice you already have, AMA resources can help you chart a path forward.

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How life as private practice physician enables creative approach

Internist M. Zudhi Jasser, MD, chairs the new AMA Private Practice Physicians Section and says doctors deserve a wide array of vibrant practice options.

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4 must-haves for your first physician job after residency training

It’s not just about what you’re looking for this year, but what you will want in 10 years, says AMA member Brandi Ring, MD. Find out more.

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AMA mapping tool identifies where workforce needs are greatest

The free, newly revised AMA Health Workforce Mapper offers publicly accessible data on the physician and nonphysician workforces anywhere in the U.S.

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Where to practice after residency: Your specialty can tell the tale

Learn how the specialty in which you are training can be related to where you practice following the completion of your residency.

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Medical residents: 4 questions to keep in mind for your job search

The job market may be altered but for residents starting to weigh options, these questions offer a good baseline of how to start your job search.

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Premeds: How do your ambitions line up with this year’s M1s?

Have strong inclinations on medical specialty choice or where to practice? Find out how your plans compare with those of the latest crop of first-year medical students.

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Pandemic significantly alters job market for residents, fellows

Months ago, first-time entrants into the physician job market had abundant opportunity. Then the pandemic decreased patient volume and demand.

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