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.

Learn More
Resident to attending cheat sheet index image
Clear Search
Smiling candidate shakes hands at a job interview
·
6 Min Read

Final-year residents: Are you up to speed with your job search?

From the application to the offer, there are four key steps to landing your first job as a practicing physician. Learn from a seasoned recruiter.

series
Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Kendall Barton, MD
·
7 Min Read

This family physician has a passion for community-centered care

Kendall Barton, MD, shares how the Bayhealth residency program helped him connect with the community and find a passion for small town medicine. 

series
Residency Life
Health System Spotlight
John R. Corker, MD
·
9 Min Read

What I wish I knew in residency about life in group practice

AMA member John R. Corker, MD, has been with a group practice for eight years and is now an owner. What led him there? Knowing what he wanted.

series
Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
·
1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: How to be employed well

Find resources on looking for your next role as a physician. 

series
Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
People handshaking across the table during a meeting
·
5 Min Read

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.

series
Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Person lectures in front of a class of students
·
7 Min Read

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.

series
Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Calculator, stethoscope and piggy bank
·
6 Min Read

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.

series
Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Physician and tablet
·
7 Min Read

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. 

series
Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Abstract staircases and doors, one door is open and a figure is walking in
·
6 Min Read

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.

series
Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice