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In transition to practice, know these 8 steps for evaluating jobs

A major health care recruiter shares a detailed process for final-year residents and fellows to follow when assessing practice opportunities.

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When seeking new physician job opportunities, follow this advice

Physicians on the lookout for new jobs can benefit from a major health care recruiter’s tips for evaluating practice opportunities.

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To know whether physician job pays enough, assess goals, values

A physician recruiter has seen hundreds of doctors work through details of employment offers. Learn her recommendations for getting the right deal.

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When interviewing for a physician job, you must ask about this

Not knowing the time requirements of a job can undermine your ability to provide quality care and lead to burnout. A recruiter outlines what to ask.

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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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5 networking tips for job-seeking residents, fellows

The power of networking, when harnessed correctly, can be a major asset to physicians as they pursue their first job out of residency or fellowship.

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Job interviewing tips for physician employment

 Ace your physician job interview with our top tips, including how to prepare and how to broach the issues that matter most to you.

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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 your employment contract.

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