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

Your one-stop shop for AMA member-exclusive resources to get your first job out of residency.

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Medical liability insurance: What final-year residents should know

Whether you are transitioning to practice or seeking a change midcareer, get up to speed on these medical malpractice insurance basics.

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Thanks to strong mentors, this doctor thrives in private practice

Keshni Lata Ramnanan, MD, was unhappy with life in hospital medicine. That changed with the right push from a trusted physician mentor.

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Considering physician employment? 4 ways to keep yourself well

Employment presents challenges to a physician’s professional satisfaction. A doctor employed for his entire career advises how to make it work.

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3 tips to take the private physician practice route after residency

One private practice family physician says becoming a doctor is the hard part. Even when compared with running your own business.

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6 questions to ask before signing a physician employment contract

What is expected of you? How will you be paid? Learn which questions should be answered in the your employment contract. 

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Physician contracting: Do’s and don’ts in interviews, negotiations

Sometimes it takes two or three rounds to get what you’re looking for in negotiations, so it is important to set your priorities. 

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Physician contracting: Restrictive covenants, termination clauses

Here is what you need to know about these key elements of physician contracts. 

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Why physician private practice should be on your radar

Private practice doesn’t mean going it alone. Resources are available to help you take charge and deliver excellent care in the way that fits you.

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