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I've been advised by my program director to nail down an employment contract - negotiated and executed - many months prior to completing my training? What's the rush?

There are some very good reasons to work toward the goal of having an employment contract executed 12-6 months prior to completion of training. For instance, if you are moving to a new state, you will need to obtain a license to practice in that state...

by admin on 11-07-2011
I'm always uncomfortable using notes during a presentation. Any tips on how to successfully pull this off?

Unfortunately, it is easy for notes to become a crutch for the speaker and a distraction for the audience. Following are some tips to creating effective notes and using them properly: -- Use multiple colors – this will make it easier to find the...

by admin on 10-24-2011
What sort of tips can you offer on how to research a prospective employer before my first interview?

Prior to attending the interview, you should thoroughly review the company’s website to gain valuable information about the program. If you have received a list of individuals with whom you will be interviewing, use the website to read about these...

by admin on 10-17-2011
Are there professional credentialing services to help me in the process? Are there any for non-US, international residents?

The Federation Credential Verification Service (FCVS) from the Federation of State Medical Boards is one, and The Universal Credentialing DataSource system developed by the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare is another. The AMA also has a fairly...

by admin on 10-10-2011
We have our share of conflict in the office and we also suffer from high staff turnover. What's the connection?

Unresolved conflict manifests itself in a myriad of ways that have an enormous, negative impact on job satisfaction, the level of patient care and the bottom line. It's not just the patients who get fed up when conflict goes unchecked. High employee...

by admin on 10-03-2011
There never seems to be enough time in the day to achieve everything I set out to do. Am I simply over-scheduling or doing something wrong?

Each physician's situation is unique and must be addressed individually. Since one cannot do everything at once, setting priorities is key and conscious choices must be made. For example, you may need to be more selective in your journal reading,...

by admin on 09-26-2011
When doctors communicate effectively and respectfully with their patients, the patients are less likely to do what?

Patients are not likely to sue physicians with whom they have developed a trusting and mutually respectful relationship.

by admin on 09-19-2011
Under the theory of negligent credentialing, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) are responsible and can be held liable for what?

MCOs are responsible and can be held liable for exposing an injured subscriber to an unqualified provider by failing to conduct a proper credentialing review. They also undertake the risk that subscribers can look to collect damages when the subscriber...

by admin on 09-07-2011
If a career counselor advises me to have a signed employment agreement early in my final year of residency, then I should be looking for a job almost two years before I complete my training, right?

The majority of residents and fellows believe that they should begin their practice search when they begin their final year of training; anytime before that is just too soon. That’s not so! This common misconception can cause a hurried search and...

by admin on 08-23-2011
When may I treat a minor without parental consent?

A person under age 18 is considered a minor and generally may not consent to their own medical treatment without authorization from a parent, guardian or custodian. There are exceptions to this rule. In an emergency, the physician should try to obtain...

by admin on 08-22-2011
How much importance should I place on preparing my presentation? Should I do some sort of pre-presentation rehearsal?

Rehearsal is preparation time devoted to the most crucial and difficult parts of the presentation while simulating the actual speaking conditions as closely as possible. Practice should not be going through the presentation time after time. Instead, rehearsal...

by admin on 08-15-2011
Given the economic climate, what's the risk of accepting a job with the first quality practice that makes me an offer?

Every job opportunity that presents itself to you is not a good one. And every practice you talk to will present itself as a quality practice. Practices that know how to recruit are only going to show you the good parts. And even when the practice is...

by admin on 06-20-2011
If I'm acquiring a practice am I generally better off in an assets purchase or a stock purchase?

It's usually more desirable to purchase the assets only (excluding the liabilities or equity) rather than the stock in a practice acquisition, since the assets can be depreciated but the stock cannot.

by admin on 06-13-2011
Under Murphy's Law, what can I expect to go wrong during employment agreement negotitations?

Twelve of the most common negotiation mistakes that might jeopardize a deal are: 1. Recruitment package is not finalized, but the candidate is ready to talk seriously 2. Letter of intent is not finalized 3. The final working agreement (contract) is not...

by admin on 06-08-2011
Besides a copy of my CV, what else should I take on the interview?

When it comes to your accoutrements, less is more in an interview setting. The only item necessary to bring into an interview setting is a leather portfolio, preferably black, that contains a notepad, pen, several copies of your CV, and several copies...

by admin on 05-31-2011

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