Career and Life Planning Workbook for Medical Residents

20 WWW . A D V E N T U R E S I N M E D I C I N E . C O M CHAPTER 1 Job Search Timeline The 5 Phases Step 4: Evaluate & Decide Milestone Guidance Resource # Complete Date Negotiate your contract One of the most exciting and nerve-wracking times in a physician’s life is being offered your first position and negotiating your first employment contract. Being pursued can be enjoy- able, but the excitement can turn into stress, which can lead to poor decisions. Gaining perspective on employment agreements and the risks and benefits for both parties can go far in making the process a positive experience. E-27 Select a job offer Preparing to transition from training into your life and career can be another stress point. You’ll be making very important decisions that will impact you both personally and professionally. How do you weigh compensation, type of employers, practice types, and personal values? E-26 E-25 E-23 References & background check Employers will not send you an executable agreement until background and reference checks are completed. Make sure you take into consideration when your references may be on vacation or otherwise unavailable. E-24 S-12 Preparing to Negotiate or Accept a Contract Worksheet Decision Making Worksheet Revisiting Physician Leadership Competencies Worksheet Compensation Package Worksheet Prioritizing Offers Worksheet Sample Background Release Form