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Rule No. 1 for your first employment contract: Hire a lawyer

There is too much at stake in your career to take any terms for granted. Learn how to find a lawyer who specializes in physician employment.

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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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Credentialing 101: What resident physicians need to know

For physicians preparing to move from residency training to practice, getting an early start on the credentialing process can pay major dividends.

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AMA guide to applying for residency programs

Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and make your residency application stand out for the right reasons. 

Preparing for Residency
AMA Update for March 31, 2025: How to find a health care lawyer and negotiating employment contracts for physicians
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How to find a health care lawyer and negotiating employment contracts for physicians

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about negotiating employment contracts for physicians.

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AMA Update
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How to find a health care lawyer and negotiating employment contracts for physicians [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about negotiating employment contracts for physicians.

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AMA Update Podcast
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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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