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Mar 14, 2023 ·
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Negotiate an employment contract: Cleveland

Register for the complimentary dinner seminar, "Physician Contracts: A Comprehensive Analysis," taking place March 14, 2023 in Cleveland, sponsored by AMA and HCA Healthcare.

Events
Dec 6, 2022 ·
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Negotiate an employment contract: Chicago

Register for the free dinner event, Physician Contracts: A Comprehensive Analysis, taking place Dec. 6 in Chicago, sponsored by AMA and HCA Healthcare.

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Evaluating a prospective physician employer

Take the stress and uncertainty out of job seeking. Get expert tips on how to do your homework on prospective employers.

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What resident physicians should know as job market rebounds

The pandemic created pent-up demand in the physician job market. Young doctors and residents should see the upside, says physician recruiter.

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The business side of medicine: 5 key lessons for resident physicians

Giving residents an overview on key subjects related to the business of medicine will smooth the transition to practice. Learn more with the AMA.

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COVID-19 forces second look at 3 physician employment contract details

Residents and fellows entering practice should consider these physician contract elements in a new light given how the pandemic unfolded.

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COVID-19 capsizes the physician job market: Trends you should know

Medical residents and fellows entering the job market call physician recruiters with “triple the angst” of pre-pandemic days. Learn more with the AMA.

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Should noncompete provisions restrict physicians’ pandemic care?

The fine print in physicians’ contracts can create problems caring for patients in emergencies. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics offers principled advice.

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Amid COVID-19 upheaval, know your rights as an employed physician

The United States has surpassed more than half a million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and as the pandemic continues, businesses of all kinds continue to struggle as they face complex decisions.

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