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6 terms to know for the business side of medicine

Few programs prepare physicians-in-training how to secure a job or decipher an employment contact. Here are the top business terms and skills young physicians should master before completing residency.

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Is private practice really giving way to hospital ownership?

An AMA report looked at changes in physician private practice arrangements. The survey found that growth in hospital ownership has been slow. Most physicians still patient care in small practices.

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AMA study finds majority of physicians still work in small practices

A new updated study on physician practice arrangements by the AMA shows that most physicians provide care to patients in small practices.

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10 must-read articles if you want to be a medical educator

Pursuing a career in medical education? Physicians and trainees can launch a med ed career without pursuing additional degrees. This must-read list of articles will help you improve your skills as a medical educator.

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What residents really want in a future practice

More than 1,000 medical residents answered the question “What do I really want in a future practice?” in a survey. Find out what your fellow physicians in training value when choosing where to practice, and see how you compare.

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4 things every resident should know for their job search

Completing your medical residency is a major accomplishment. Searching for your first position as a physician can pose its own challenges. Here are four things every resident should know for their job search and employment after residency.

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Life after residency: Discover the perfect practice location

As the end of medical training approaches, residents and fellows must decide where they want to practice medicine. Once they’ve considered their ideal practice setting, it’s time to focus on geographic location.

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Starting your job hunt? Use these employment resources

For many medical residents and fellows, hunting for your first position as a physician will begin soon. If you’re considering entering into an employment arrangement, rather than running your own private medical practice, here are some resources you’ll need.

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Where you should practice: New tool reveals lay of the land

The United States has more than 6,000 designated health professional shortage areas in primary care alone. With the AMA Health Workforce Mapper, an interactive tool, you and your staff can determine locations to establish or expand your practice based on regional needs for access to care, geographic features and the existing health care workforce.

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