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Red flags, must-haves for young doctors in contract negotiations

Before you sign on the dotted line in your first or second physician career stop, learn with the AMA about what to look for—and avoid—in employers.

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Thriving in residency

Turn to the AMA for timely guidance on making the most of medical residency.

Residency Life
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Transitioning to practice

Transitioning from medical student to resident can be a challenge. Explore how to write a medical CV, negotiate employment contracts and more.

Transition from Resident to Attending
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Physician contracting: What to know before you sign

Learn more from the AMA about the key questions that residents and young physicians should consider during the contracting process.

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Why physician private practice should be on your radar

Private practice doesn’t mean going it alone. Resources are available to help you take charge and deliver excellent care in the way that fits you.

Private Practices
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OK Boomer, MD: 4 steps to better communication across generations

As millennial physicians transition to practice, these four communication patterns can create more cohesion with their baby boomer colleagues.

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How young physicians can make the most of a signing bonus

Signing bonuses are becoming more common for physicians being recruited. Understanding the most prudent way to use one requires self-assessment.

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Evaluating a prospective physician employer

Take the stress and uncertainty out of job seeking. Get expert tips on how to do your homework on prospective employers.

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Recipe for more rural physicians: More exposure in residency training

With evidence that rural training creates more rural physicians, pathway programs that focus on creating increased exposure are vital.

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