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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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3 things to put in private practice contracts to boost recruiting

There’s more to your private practice’s physician employment contracts than pay and benefits. Learn about other issues that can attract talented doctors.

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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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4 employment contract red flags young physicians should watch for

Young physicians are not usually well-versed in contract law. One AMA expert outlines some points to avoid in the physician employment contract.

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