What if they ask a question I don’t know the answer to?
That may happen, but considering the amount of background work you performed for this presentation, it is not likely.
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What is a CPT Code Report?
A report that provides an understanding of what specific services are provided by the practice, as well as what specific services contribute to the revenue.
Why is good communication key to avoiding lawsuits?
Good communication skills correlate with a decreased probability of medical/legal consequences because the patient is more likely to comply with doctor recommendations and adherence to proposed plans of therapy and care.
What is involved in H1B sponsorship? Do all residency/fellowship programs participate?
From the employer side, H1B sponsorship is quite easy. They sign sponsorship paperwork and post a Department of Labor form which verifies that the wage offered to the foreign medical resident is at least 95% of the prevailing wage for the employer.
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What is temperament?
Temperament is determined by your unique neurological characteristics and unlike personality, it cannot be changed. It’s like handedness; a set of inclinations each of us are born with, a predisposition to certain attitudes and actions.
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What is my group practice really worth and who is most qualified to appraise it?
There are a number of professionals that provide excellent services related to medical practice valuations.
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What is negative feedback?
Unhelpful; it does not suggest what otherwise might be and is ill judged. It comes from the needs of the critic rather than the needs of the person receiving it; is dehumanizing. Predominately judgmental.
What sanctions might be imposed on me should I fail to observe the Rules of Ethics?
Any of the following sactions may be imposed by the AAO Board of Trustees pon a Fellow or Member of the Academy who has failed to observe the Rules of Ethics in this Code,
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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 individuals. This will enhance your ability to make “small talk” during the interview.
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What sort of format should my thank you note be in? Is email acceptable?
You can choose to type a letter in a business format on a letter-sized piece of paper, or you can personally handwrite a note on a plain fold over card. If you have personalized stationary, this is a good time to use it.
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