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Say goodbye to physician residency—and medical student-loan debt?

Learn how employer-sponsored hiring incentives can help residents transitioning to practice pay off an average medical school debt of $100,000.

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Residency Finance
Transitioning to Practice
John R. Corker, MD
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What I wish I knew in residency about life in group practice

AMA member John R. Corker, MD, has been with a group practice for eight years and is now an owner. What led him there? Knowing what he wanted.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Pearl of the Week: How to be employed well

Find resources on looking for your next role as a physician. 

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Relocation bonus after residency: What to expect, what to ask for

Relocation compensation in your first physician job after residency training is almost a given. Learn what’s usually covered and watch out for these wrinkles.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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4 Min Read

Should you expect a signing bonus in your first job after residency?

As a resident or fellow pursuing a post-training career opportunity, a signing bonus is likely in the cards. What should you expect?

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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4 Min Read

What to know before signing your 1st physician job contract

Physician contracts can be complicated. Learn why it’s wise to seek help from an attorney with the right expertise before signing your John Hancock.

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Improve GME
Transitioning to Practice
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5 Min Read

When transitioning to practice, know what to want in onboarding

Two doctors who helped build a work group to boost onboarding at Atlantic Health System share what residents transitioning to practice should focus on.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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5 Min Read

You just got a physician employment offer. Now what?

A job offer is a good start, but only a signed contract will get you practicing and paid. Here’s a look at what you should do to get the best deal.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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What I wish I knew in residency about pursuing academic medicine

AMA member Kavita Shah Arora, MD, MBE, has worked in academia for more than a decade since residency. Here’s what she has learned.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice