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Avoid arbitration potholes in your physician employment contract

More physician employers are offering contracts requiring arbitration. Here’s what residents and early career doctors should know about the process.

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Look for these 7 elements of a physician-focused contract

When you’re looking for your first job after residency, make sure your physician employment contract doesn’t lock you in to unfair terms.

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That 1st job contract could set tone for your physician career

A veteran health care employment lawyer counsels residents transitioning to practice to avoid making costly assumptions on noncompete agreements.

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No, that physician employment contract is not set in stone

Cookie-cutter contracts are more the norm in today’s health care landscape. Find out what, and when, health care employers will negotiate.

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In physician bonuses, this key factor is on the wane

Recruiter data shows a long-term shift in how health care employers structure physician bonuses. Find out what’s changed and what to look for. 

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What I wish I knew in residency to think through my first job offer

As you transition to practice, look beyond salary, says AMA member Brandi Ring, MD. Dig deep on financial details and don’t forget to do a vibe check.

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9 ways states are moving to clamp down on physician noncompetes

Here’s a handy guide to help resident physicians transitioning to practice understand the legal trends that will shape their job opportunities.

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What I've learned as a lawyer reviewing physician contracts

The CEO of a physician contract review and negotiation company details what residents should keep in mind as they transition to practice.

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