Physicians who choose military practice often discover that their options – in practice settings, geographical locations, and even the range of patients and conditions they treat – are more varied than they expected. These benefits, in conjunction with myriad leadership opportunities that military medicine offers, factor into many physicians’ decision to remain in the military after their required service period ends.
Understanding the cultural questions to ask a potential employer becomes paramount to ensure that unwanted personal and professional disruptions associated with changing employment settings are avoided.
In the health care sector, physicians are assuming an ever-increasing range of management and leadership positions.
Industry market forces, national policy developments, and the economy are all having an effect.
Once viewed as either untenable or undesirable, part-time and flex-time arrangements are becoming more common.
As usage grows among doctors, benefits, challenges, and liability concerns are emerging.
New debt management resources and expanding loan forgiveness options are helping physicians cope with increasing debt levels.
The cover letter is usually the first bit of written communication from job seekers that hits the desk of a hiring physician, staff recruiter, or human resources professional.
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Physicians at all stages of their careers are exploring the flexible, portable practice option.
Obstetrics and the surgical specialties are among those experimenting with hospitalist staffing structures.
The fast-growing specialty offers a variety of career paths, and no small measure of personal and professional gratification.