Physician Compensation Update: It’s a Mixed Picture
Industry market forces, national policy developments, and the economy are all having an effect.
Part-Time Physician Practice on the Rise
Once viewed as either untenable or undesirable, part-time and flex-time arrangements are becoming more common.
Social Media and Physicians
As usage grows among doctors, benefits, challenges, and liability concerns are emerging.
Dealing with Medical Education Debt
New debt management resources and expanding loan forgiveness options are helping physicians cope with increasing debt levels.
Writing Compelling Physician Cover Letters
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.
Interviewing Skills for Job-Seeking Physicians
How to Conduct Yourself Before, During and After the Interview.
Locum Tenens: Lifestyle, Opportunities Attracting More Physicians
Physicians at all stages of their careers are exploring the flexible, portable practice option.
Specialists: The Newest Entrants in the Hospitalist Movement
Obstetrics and the surgical specialties are among those experimenting with hospitalist staffing structures.
Palliative Medicine Career Paths
The fast-growing specialty offers a variety of career paths, and no small measure of personal and professional gratification.
Physician Employment Contracts: Recent Developments Spell Good News, Problem Areas
Contracts are becoming more physician-friendly in some aspects, but trends in income structures, liability, and performance data “ownership” may pose problems for the unwary.
Physician Pay-for-Performance Programs Taking Hold
Despite the myriad philosophical concerns and practical considerations, the movement to connect physician performance to pay structures is moving forward.
Moving On: Issues to Consider When Making a Career Move
Myriad issues, from legal and practical considerations to personal details, need to be addressed when leaving a practice.