Getting to Your Goals

Whether you’re taking on the position of Chief Resident in your program, starting a fellowship or residency, or launching your medical career in a new practice, you probably know exactly what you want to accomplish. Or do you?
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Giving Effective Feedback

In a working environment, especially in a clinical teaching environment, quality communication is the oil that makes the machine run.   And at the heart of good communication among co-workers is the core ability to provide and accept focused feedback.
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How networking can help young physicians land your first position

Casting a Wide Net
How networking can help young physicians land your first position by Wesley Millican

Every young physician knows it’s important to keep up with the latest research. But if you’re looking for your first job after a residency or fellowship, extra journal reading may not be your smartest move.
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How to Purchase a Medical Practice

The current state of the healthcare industry has created an extremely dynamic and sometimes unpredictable marketplace for private practices across the U.S. If you’re considering buying into this volatile market you’ll need to be rigorous in assessing the true and transferable value of any practice you’re analyzing for potential purchase.
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International Protocol

Going Global – A Guide on International Protocols

We live and work in a global economy.  Thanks to the conveniences of modern technology, geographic distance is not a barrier for conducting business worldwide.  It is likely that you have already encountered various forms of cultural diversity in your career as a physician. 
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Malpractice and Risk Management

Medical Professional Liability Coverage
When choosing a malpractice insurance carrier, several issues should be discussed prior to making a decision. Some of these include:
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Managed Care – Contract Evaluation

Contract evaluation is a process that every practice should have defined and documented. This can be a simple checklist or as sophisticated as a weighted calculated system. Either way, the process should be documented and utilized by all of the individuals who have contracting authority.
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