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Employer’s vision can make or break your first physician job

A health care recruiter shares tips for job seekers completing their final year of residency or fellowship to understand employers’ top-level plans.

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What doctors must know about their first employment contract

Many final-year resident and fellow physicians find employment in hospitals and health systems. Get up to speed with these must-have contracting tips.

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To succeed in your physician job search, first learn the process

As you enter the final year of residency or fellowship, a health care recruiter outlines what to expect with your next big task: finding work.

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The keys to physician employment contracts for a midcareer switch

With most U.S. physicians now employed, getting the employment contract right is essential. Dive deeper with seven key legal do’s and don’ts.

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For residents entering final year, a peek at the job market

If history repeats itself, most final-year medical residents will get more than 100 job solicitations—but some will get more than others.

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10-year trend on physician payment methods: What you should know

As physician employment grows in health care, doctors’ compensation methods—salary and bonuses—start to resemble other industries.

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Should you get a dual degree in medical school?

How long does it take to get a master’s degree in med school? What are the advantages of an MD-PhD? Can an MPH impact your career? Physicians weigh in.

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Why the NFL holds lessons for employed physicians

As physician employment becomes more dominant, autonomy is threatened. Learn more with the AMA about the potential of physician unions.

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One attachment every hospital employment contract should have

Medical staff bylaws can be make or break to a young physician’s hospital employment experience. Learn more with the AMA.

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