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Before inking hospital employment, check the medical staff bylaws

An attorney specializing in hospital-medical staff matters explains why that is an essential step.

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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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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 22, 2024

In the news: FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements, clinicians and patients deeply impacted by fallout from Change Healthcare cyberattack and more. 

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Why professional judgment needs to be in your employment contract

Working for a hospital can challenge a physician’s ethical duty to patients. Learn about employment-contract language that can help protect you.

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Why you need an exit plan in your physician employment contract

The termination provision deserves special scrutiny because it can gravely affect your long-term employability. Learn more with the AMA.

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Understanding physician employment contracts

Find out what you need to know before signing a physician employment contract. Read up on how to understand your compensation package and more.

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Look out for these land mines in hospital employment contracts

Reading a contract may be tedious, but spotting problematic language could save you years of disappointment. Learn more with the AMA.

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What employed physicians should know about collective bargaining

With physician employment now the norm, some doctors are exploring unionization as a way to address working conditions. Learn more with the AMA.

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Advancing Gender Equity in Medicine: Resources for physicians

Promoting gender equity in medicine requires an acknowledgement of the underlying causes of gender-based disparities, creation of policies and resources that will promote gender equity.

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