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Table of Contents
Intro
Preface
Part I: Navigating the Initial Transition
Part II: Setting Up Shop for the First Time
Part III: It's a Marathon Not a Sprint: Sustainability and Relevance for Your Career and Life
Acknowledgments
Contents
Part I: Navigating the Initial Transition
Chapter 1: Finding the Right Fit
1.1 Choosing the Right Location
1.2 Practice "Fit"
1.3 Practice Types
1.3.1 Government Practice
1.3.2 University Academic Practices
1.3.3 Prepaid Group Practice
1.3.4 Private Practice Options
1.4 What Can I Expect as a Salary?
Chapter 2: Getting Ready for the Job Search
2.1 Why a Curriculum Vitae?
2.2 What's in a CV?
2.3 The Cover Letter
2.4 Letters of Reference
Chapter 3: Identifying Practice Opportunities
3.1 Popular Resources for Job Searches Alumni Networks
3.1.1 Association Meetings
3.1.2 Residency Program Faculty
3.1.3 Online Postings
3.1.4 Professional Publications
3.1.5 Recruiters
3.1.6 Regional Hospitals and Clinics
3.1.7 Co-Residents
3.2 Real-Life Job Search Examples
3.2.1 Staying Close to Home
3.2.2 Geography
3.2.3 When You Need Not One but Two Jobs ...
3.2.3.1 Finding a Match for Two
3.2.4 Faculty Network
3.2.5 Locum Tenens
3.3 The Cold Call
3.3.1 Things to Do
3.3.2 Things Not to Do During the Cold Call
3.4 Timing Your Job Search
Chapter 4: The Interview
4.1 Handling Difficult Questions
4.2 Preparing for a Variety of Questions
4.2.1 Anesthesiology
4.2.2 Pediatrics
4.2.3 Internal Medicine
4.2.4 Surgery
4.3 After the Interview
Chapter 5: Evaluating the Offer
5.1 Evaluating the Group
5.2 Buy-In
5.3 Compensation Systems
5.4 Benefits
5.5 Comparing Compensation Offers
5.6 What Else Can You Expect to Negotiate?
5.7 Employment Contracts and Other Documents
Part II: Setting Up Shop for the First Time
Chapter 6: Medical Staff Credentialing and Privileges
6.1 Credentialing
6.2 Obtaining Privileges to Practice
Chapter 7: Obtaining and Maintaining Your Medical License
7.1 Obtaining Your Medical License
7.2 Maintaining Your Medical License (Recertification)
7.3 Continuing Medical Education Information
7.4 Specialty Certification
7.5 Drug and Alcohol Issues
Chapter 8: Malpractice Insurance
8.1 Types of Malpractice Insurance
8.2 Premiums Vary by State
8.3 Other Determinants of Malpractice Premiums
8.4 Other Malpractice Insurance Issues
8.5 How Do You Choose a Malpractice Insurance Carrier?
Chapter 9: Financial Planning for the New Practitioner
9.1 Who Are the Sharks?
9.2 Insurance
9.3 Real Estate Investments
9.4 Paying Off Student Loans
9.5 Contributing Pre-tax Dollars Toward Retirement
9.6 The Basics of Investing
9.7 Keeping Up with Inflation
9.8 Cash Investments
9.9 Bonds
9.10 Stocks
9.11 Mutual Funds
9.12 Exchange Traded Funds
9.13 Sample Portfolios
Preface
Part I: Navigating the Initial Transition
Part II: Setting Up Shop for the First Time
Part III: It's a Marathon Not a Sprint: Sustainability and Relevance for Your Career and Life
Acknowledgments
Contents
Part I: Navigating the Initial Transition
Chapter 1: Finding the Right Fit
1.1 Choosing the Right Location
1.2 Practice "Fit"
1.3 Practice Types
1.3.1 Government Practice
1.3.2 University Academic Practices
1.3.3 Prepaid Group Practice
1.3.4 Private Practice Options
1.4 What Can I Expect as a Salary?
Chapter 2: Getting Ready for the Job Search
2.1 Why a Curriculum Vitae?
2.2 What's in a CV?
2.3 The Cover Letter
2.4 Letters of Reference
Chapter 3: Identifying Practice Opportunities
3.1 Popular Resources for Job Searches Alumni Networks
3.1.1 Association Meetings
3.1.2 Residency Program Faculty
3.1.3 Online Postings
3.1.4 Professional Publications
3.1.5 Recruiters
3.1.6 Regional Hospitals and Clinics
3.1.7 Co-Residents
3.2 Real-Life Job Search Examples
3.2.1 Staying Close to Home
3.2.2 Geography
3.2.3 When You Need Not One but Two Jobs ...
3.2.3.1 Finding a Match for Two
3.2.4 Faculty Network
3.2.5 Locum Tenens
3.3 The Cold Call
3.3.1 Things to Do
3.3.2 Things Not to Do During the Cold Call
3.4 Timing Your Job Search
Chapter 4: The Interview
4.1 Handling Difficult Questions
4.2 Preparing for a Variety of Questions
4.2.1 Anesthesiology
4.2.2 Pediatrics
4.2.3 Internal Medicine
4.2.4 Surgery
4.3 After the Interview
Chapter 5: Evaluating the Offer
5.1 Evaluating the Group
5.2 Buy-In
5.3 Compensation Systems
5.4 Benefits
5.5 Comparing Compensation Offers
5.6 What Else Can You Expect to Negotiate?
5.7 Employment Contracts and Other Documents
Part II: Setting Up Shop for the First Time
Chapter 6: Medical Staff Credentialing and Privileges
6.1 Credentialing
6.2 Obtaining Privileges to Practice
Chapter 7: Obtaining and Maintaining Your Medical License
7.1 Obtaining Your Medical License
7.2 Maintaining Your Medical License (Recertification)
7.3 Continuing Medical Education Information
7.4 Specialty Certification
7.5 Drug and Alcohol Issues
Chapter 8: Malpractice Insurance
8.1 Types of Malpractice Insurance
8.2 Premiums Vary by State
8.3 Other Determinants of Malpractice Premiums
8.4 Other Malpractice Insurance Issues
8.5 How Do You Choose a Malpractice Insurance Carrier?
Chapter 9: Financial Planning for the New Practitioner
9.1 Who Are the Sharks?
9.2 Insurance
9.3 Real Estate Investments
9.4 Paying Off Student Loans
9.5 Contributing Pre-tax Dollars Toward Retirement
9.6 The Basics of Investing
9.7 Keeping Up with Inflation
9.8 Cash Investments
9.9 Bonds
9.10 Stocks
9.11 Mutual Funds
9.12 Exchange Traded Funds
9.13 Sample Portfolios