by Todd Skertich | Personal Health & Wellness, Physician Burnout, Professional Development, Uncategorized, Work Life Balance
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... read more
by Todd Skertich | Business of Medicine, Interviewing, Job Selection, Search Strategy
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... read more
by Todd Skertich | Life, Money and Career, Physician Compensation, Wealth Management
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... read more
by Todd Skertich | Job Timeline, Job Transition
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... read more
by David Denniston, CFA | Business of Medicine, Loan Repayment, Money and Career, Wealth Management
It’s the happiest day of your life! Your wedding day… Best. Day. Ever. Smiles, hugs, the white gown, the champagne, the first dance, the cake, and the limo. Laughter peels through the air. Fleeting memories of vows and eager faces, music hanging in the air. Although,... read more
by Todd Skertich | Business of Medicine, Contract Negotiation, Employment law, Legal
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... read more
by The Staff at Adventures in Medicine | Contract Negotiation
Negotiating Your Contract When the negotiation is complete, it’s very difficult to go back and try to renegotiate terms that have already been agreed upon. We recommend that you communicate effectively during this process. In the event the terms are not... read more
by Todd Skertich | Job Selection, Job Timeline, Search Strategy
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... read more
by The Staff at Adventures in Medicine | Interviewing
How do you Prepare for your Onsite Interview? You don’t have a second chance to make a first impression, you cannot make a good decision without all the facts, and you cannot accept an offer unless one is offered to you. Whether you receive an offer or not may depend... read more
by Todd Skertich | Physician Compensation
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... read more
