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What doctors must know about their first employment contract

Many final-year resident and fellow physicians find employment in hospitals and health systems. Get up to speed with these must-have contracting tips.

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To succeed in your physician job search, first learn the process

As you enter the final year of residency or fellowship, a health care recruiter outlines what to expect with your next big task: finding work.

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Red flags, must-haves for young doctors in contract negotiations

Before you sign on the dotted line in your first or second physician career stop, learn with the AMA about what to look for—and avoid—in employers.

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For residents entering final year, a peek at the job market

If history repeats itself, most final-year medical residents will get more than 100 job solicitations—but some will get more than others.

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How final-year resident physicians can narrow down job options

Recruiting firm survey shows nearly 60% of final-year residents get over 100 job solicitations. Learn how to separate the wheat from the chaff.

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Why the NFL holds lessons for employed physicians

As physician employment becomes more dominant, autonomy is threatened. Learn more with the AMA about the potential of physician unions.

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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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3 tips to avoid lifestyle creep as a young physician

Physicians’ spending tends to creep upward after finishing residency or fellowship. Learn with the AMA about how to avert that pattern.

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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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