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

Review with the AMA the things that you should consider—and avoid—during the interview and negotiation processes.

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4 tips for job-seeking resident physicians to nail Zoom interviews

The video interview is a reality of the pandemic physician employment search. Here’s how you can excel on screen.

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Pandemic significantly alters job market for residents, fellows

Months ago, first-time entrants into the physician job market had abundant opportunity. Then the pandemic decreased patient volume and demand.

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What final-year medical residents value most in their job searches

Geographic, compensation and lifestyle considerations are top of mind for medical residents entering the job market for the first time.

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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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Making a Match ranking list? A fellow’s advice: Think long term

A University of Chicago fellow advises medical students to look at residency as the start of their careers, not just the next step in training.

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Pitching medical technology ideas to venture capitalists

You’ve a great tech idea to improve patient care but need investors. Pitching an idea to venture capitalists is outside a physician’s comfort zone. Besides a business plan, what else do you need to get their attention?

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6 terms to know for the business side of medicine

Few programs prepare physicians-in-training how to secure a job or decipher an employment contact. Here are the top business terms and skills young physicians should master before completing residency.

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8 benefits to negotiate for your next job offer

Negotiation is an artful form of communication that entails asking for exactly what you deserve—and that means employee benefits. Here’s a must-have list of benefits every new physician should ask for when negotiating a job offer.

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