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Job interviewing tips for physician employment

 Ace your physician job interview with our top tips, including how to prepare and how to broach the issues that matter most to you.

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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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Pearl of the week: Understand your priorities for your next job

Find resources on physician career development and what to look for in your next practice. 

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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What resident physicians considering an academic career should know

Residents pondering a career in academic medicine can gain helpful insights from physicians who have thrived in that setting. Learn more with the AMA.

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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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First physician job post-residency often a way station: survey

It used to be that physicians spent about six years on average at their first job after training. But in recent years, that’s changed. Learn more.

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How wide a net should doctors cast in post-residency job search?

Weighing personal, professional against available physician job opportunities can be a delicate balance. Learn more with the AMA.

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Beware of “physician duties” in your hospital employment contract

Practicing what you want, where you want and when you want all hinge on your contract being adequately specific. Learn more with the AMA.

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