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Job interviewing tips for physician employment

 Ace your physician job interview with our top tips, including how to prepare and how to broach the issues that matter most to you.

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Pearl of the week: Understand your priorities for your next job

Find resources on physician career development and what to look for in your next practice. 

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Follow principles in 6 key areas to protect employed physicians

Most physicians are now employed. The AMA outlines essentials on contracts, payment agreements, conflicts of interest, patient advocacy and more.

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What resident physicians considering an academic career should know

Residents pondering a career in academic medicine can gain helpful insights from physicians who have thrived in that setting. Learn more with the AMA.

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First physician job post-residency often a way station: survey

It used to be that physicians spent about six years on average at their first job after training. But in recent years, that’s changed. Learn more.

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How wide a net should doctors cast in post-residency job search?

Weighing personal, professional against available physician job opportunities can be a delicate balance. Learn more with the AMA.

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4 do’s and don’ts for a midcareer physician job change

Taking a new position can involve a range of emotions, from excitement to guilt. Learn how to make a midcareer job change in health care work.

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3 top reasons why doctors are selling their practices to hospitals

Analysis details decade-long move toward physician employment. Learn more with the AMA about why some physician practices get put up for sale.

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Federal health agency careers offer physicians variety, stability

Get firsthand insight from physicians about how working for the agencies such as the FDA and CDC can open unexpected experiences and opportunities.

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