Physician Compensation: The Fine Art of Negotiation
Dear Dr. Goodhook, I’m about to do in-person interviews with several different hospitals. I’ve completed phone interviews with each, and they all seemed very, very interested. I’m stressed about making the right choice, especially when it comes to negotiating a contract I’m...
Physician Career: Pre-Interview Steps You Can’t Overlook
No matter who you are, interviews are stressful — at least to some degree. If you’re a new physician interviewing for your first job, interviews can be particularly nerve wracking. There are all sorts of things you can do to prepare for an interview. With all of the books...
4 Key Steps to Start Moonlighting as a Resident
editing and proofreading services Last week, Dr. Goodhook covered the basics of setting priorities and maintaining work-life balance while moonlighting as a parent. No matter your family situation, you might be considering moonlighting as a possibility. In some situations, you...
Physician Career: Leadership Competencies and the Future of Healthcare
Healthcare reform comes with a lot of drastic changes, but one of the most notable is the majority shift toward hospital-based practice rather than private practice. No matter your opinions, the fact is that in the future, larger organizations will thrive because of exploding...
Physician Career: How Healthcare Reform Impacts Physicians
Whether you’re a medical student, resident or practicing physician, you’ve no doubt been caught up in the buzz of healthcare reform. Like others in the field, you’re probably concerned or anxious — no matter where you stand on the issue. For better or worse, big changes are...
Physician Compensation: Income Guarantee vs. Guaranteed Salary
As you begin your physician job search, it’s important to have a solid understanding of different kinds of Physician compensation models. This involves more than determining how much money you’ll make — it’s about making an informed choice that’s right for you in the long term....
How to NOT Write a Successful Physician Cover Letter
In my first installment of this "How to Write a Successful Physician Cover Letter" series I promised you some examples of the best and worst cover letters and in this installment I have provided two in the “bad cover letter” department. Click here to see them (opens a new...
Physician Job Search: Secrets to Growing Your Network for Success
Dear Dr. Goodhook, I'm ready to start my physician job search, but I'm not sure where to begin. I've started looking on job boards, but I've heard horror stories from colleagues who posted their resumes online, only to be bombarded with hundreds of calls from recruiters. I'd...
Physician Career Search: Balancing Residency and Family
Dear Dr. Goodhook, I’m married, and have two small children, ages two and four. Finishing up my last year of residency and spending the evenings and weekends with my family has been a little overwhelming, to say the least. How do I pull myself from the emotional exhaustion and...
Physician Job Search: The Best Time to Start Planning for Your Career
Dear Dr. Goodhook, For the last decade of my life, I've studied and trained to become a physician. As excited as I am to finally move on to the next chapter of my life, I am procrastinating about starting my Physician job search. Why can't I seem to focus? When do you recommend...
