Three Possible Scenarios as you Transition into Practice Post-Training Scenario #1 I completed my residency on Friday and moved a great distance to start my fellowship job on Monday. I had two days to transition into my new role as a fellow. Scenario #2 Upon finishing residency, I took three months off before I began […]
The First Paycheck At the end of June after you graduate from residency, if you start working right away, you may experience “sticker shock” when your first paycheck lands into your bank account. Whether you ever become wealthy or not depends on what you decide to do with that first paycheck. Show me what happened […]
Understanding Employment Terms and Conditions It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with common terminology found in an employment contract. Knowledge of employment contracts enables you to: Become familiar with the different sections of a contract Interact with a potential employer as well as an attorney with more knowledge Focus on matters most important to […]
antivirus internet security software Before you decide to accept a physician job offer, you might be filled with excitement, dread or worry. After all, it’s an enormous commitment. How can you be sure you’re making the right decision? Maybe you’ll get lucky… you’ll apply to your dream organization in your dream location and receive a […]
Recently, a Family Medicine candidate received two offers, one employer located in Chicago and the 2nd employer located in Rockford, Illinois – a community of 150,000 located 90 minutes to Chicago. The employer in Chicago offered a starting salary of $165,000 and the employer in Rockford offered $240,000 and a $50,000 sign on bonus. In […]
Writing a physician CV is a daunting task no matter where you’re at in your career, but it can be especially challenging if you’re a resident on the brink of graduation. It’s common to have nagging feelings of inadequacy or uncertainty after you’ve put your accomplishments to paper — especially if you’re a new doc. […]
Though we’ve covered the basics of writing an effective physician CV, it’s always good to have a refresher on the basics. This is especially true if you’ve just finished crafting your physician CV and are ready to send it out — a final proofreading is always in order. Here are five tips you should always rely […]
Wellness: Why It’s Important Oftentimes, when thinking of “wellness”, people first think about the physical health of the human body. And, while wellness does include a healthy body, it also encompasses mental health. Just like it is important to take care of your body it is just as vital to take your mental wellness into […]
The best part of my job is interviewing residents and watching as gears begin to turn in their minds when I ask: What made you decide that you wanted to be a doctor? What is your purpose in life? What legacy are you creating? Which position in your field will truly FULFILL you? What type […]
Your success in the medical field is not solely contingent upon your clinical dexterity but often results from the mastery of various aspects of the industry. What separates a great doctor from a good doctor is their cognizance of both the clinical and business sides of medicine. The market, risks, and trends of medical businesses […]