Career and Life Planning Guidebook for Medical Residents

Todd Skertich, founder & director of content at Adventures in Medicine ; creator and author of Career and Life Planning Guidebook for Medical Residents ; Career and Life Planning Workbook for Medical Residents ; and creator of PhysicianCareerPlanning.com Todd is the managing partner of Arlington HealthCare (AHC), a physician placement firm, and has helped facilitate more than 10,000 physician interviews, completed over 2,000 permanent physician placements and negotiated over $500,000,000 in physician compensation. In addition to receiving a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Indiana University, Todd completed an intensive study at Purdue University on Napoleon Hill's Keys to Success: The 17 Principles of Personal Achievement , including “Definiteness of Purpose.” He utilizes these principals extensively in coaching new residents and helping physicians with their job searches. C H A P T E R A U T H O R “During a negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leave personalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities more objectively.” – Brian Koslow SECTION III: T MINUS ONE YEAR CAREER AND LIFE PLANNING GUIDEBOOK FOR MEDICAL RESIDENTS 286