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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 from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Final-year residents: Are you up to speed with your job search?

From the application to the interview to the offer: There are four key steps to landing your first job as a practicing physician after residency or fellowship.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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How one health system uses mentoring to help new physicians succeed

The transition from residency to physician practice can be stressful. Learn how this health system helps new doctors feel welcome and pursue their career goals.

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How to get what you want in your first job out of residency

What are final-year residents entering the job market looking for? And how can they get it? Survey data and AMA experts shed lots of light.

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Licensing and board certification: What residents need to know

Obtaining a medical license and earning board certification are key achievements for young physicians. What do those processes entail?

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Want to follow a nonclinical career path? Here’s how it’s done.

Working in the news media, the courts or in academia are among the paths that diverge from full-time patient care. Learn more about alternative-career options from three physicians who’ve been there.

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Transitioning to Practice
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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 from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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The 5 things an employer is looking for in a resident's CV

It isn’t enough to have years of education, training and accomplishments. To get hired, you need a physician CV in tip-top shape.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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So you’re an employed physician: What you ought to know

Contract termination, non-compete clauses and dispute resolution are among the essentials employed doctors should understand.

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Transitioning to Practice