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First physician job post-residency? Get your cheat sheet now

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What should—and shouldn’t—be in a hospital employment contract

It may be daunting, but having a basic knowledge of hospital employment contract language can be hugely beneficial. Learn more with the AMA.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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3 top reasons why doctors are selling their practices to hospitals

Analysis details decade-long move toward physician employment. Learn more with the AMA about why some physician practices get put up for sale.

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Private Practices
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Andrew Karasick, MD, Jay Kennard, MD, and Kristie Clarke, MD.
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Federal health agency careers offer physicians variety, stability

Get firsthand insight from physicians about how working for the agencies such as the FDA and CDC can open unexpected experiences and opportunities.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Murad Alqadi, MD
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3 things physicians should know about nonclinical careers

High-quality patient care is at the heart of medicine, but there are nonclinical careers in which physicians can make an impact. Learn more.

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Transitioning to Practice
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Help your resident physicians meet new DEA training mandate

Easily assign and track an AMA-curated collection of courses to help residents prevent drug-overdose deaths and comply with training requirements.

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Overdose Epidemic
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Untangling 5 confusing terms related to physician personal finance

As a young physician, managing your finances effectively requires an understanding of these foundational concepts.

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Medical Residency Personal Finance
Transitioning to Practice
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Physician contracting: Restrictive covenants, termination clauses

Learn from the AMA what you need to know about restrictive covenants and termination clauses in physician contracts.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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4 keys for a physician’s first employment contract

You aced medical school. You flourished in residency. Next comes another test: deciphering your first physician employment contract.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Physician contracting: What to know before you sign

Learn more from the AMA about the key questions that residents and young physicians should consider during the contracting process.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice