Ever thought about swapping the skyscrapers for the open skies? Well, you're not alone! A growing number of physicians are doing just that, trading in their city slicker badges for a taste of the rural life. This isn't just about getting a slice of that sweet, sweet country pie; it's a complex decision with layers thicker than grandma's homemade lasagna. In this article, we're diving headfirst into the world of doctors who've decided that rural practice types are where it's at. Buckle up, buttercup! We're in for a ride through the ins and outs, the highs and lows, and the nitty-gritty of what it means to be a rural doc.

Residency is easily one of the most exciting and stressful times for a medical trainee. Early mornings, late nights, research, studying, trying to remember the idiosyncrasies and preferences of each staff, trying to plan for your future career while doing the best you can prepare for the next case or next patient on rounds, spending all your day helping others while having trouble finding time to help yourself. Although each specialty and trainee are different, I firmly believe each trainee can benefit from at least one of the following five tips for residency.

Explore the top medical specialties that offer career happiness and work-life balance for physicians. Make an informed choice for a fulfilling career.

Non-compete clauses are common in employment contracts for many different professions. However, they are especially prevalent for jobs that require interfacing directly with customers, clients, or in a physician’s case, patients. This is because non-competes are primarily designed to preserve an employer’s customer base. While non-compete clauses may succeed in that aspect, they are often too restrictive toward employees, or physicians, in the process. As a physician, it is likely you will discover a non-compete in your employment contract at some point, if you have not already. These clauses have the potential to disrupt your entire career, so it is crucial to understand what they mean and negotiate them if possible.

No matter your medical specialty, current experience level, or long-term career goals, everyone wants to be paid fairly. However, what fair compensation looks like is often unclear to physicians, whether they are just completing training or they are a seasoned attending. Good data on average compensation for jobs like yours is key to uncovering what you should be earning and maintaining a fair level of pay throughout your career. If you know what other physicians in your specialty and location are receiving, you can easily see how your own compensation compares. Accessing high-quality data is important though, and specific sources are crucial to negotiating your pay in the current landscape.

Ensuring patient data protection, privacy, and security is essential for healthcare organizations and personnel, but is becoming increasingly pertinent as technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace.

Searching for a job as a physician, especially for your first attending position, can be a long, tedious process. You typically want to start looking around 9 to 12 months ahead of the date you complete training, and with nearly a whole year left of residency or fellowship, signing an employment contract can still feel like a long way off. Even so, considering possible terms of employment and asking the necessary questions early will help you evaluate offers quickly and efficiently when you receive them. Here are some questions to ask sooner rather than later.

Selling a medical practice is a significant milestone in a physician's career. However, it is a complex process that requires careful planning, meticulous preparation, and strategic decision-making. As a physician looking to sell your practice, you need to ensure a smooth transition that maximizes the value of your investment. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the essential steps and provide you with a recommended timeline to prepare for a successful sale. Let's dive in!

ChatGPT is an advanced language model that can be used to provide assistance and support to physicians in their daily work. As an AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT can help physicians with a variety of tasks, such as providing quick answers to medical questions, assisting with documentation, and even offering guidance on patient care. This article will explore how physicians can utilize ChatGPT to enhance their practice, including its benefits and limitations, as well as its potential impact on patient care.

While physicians gain all of the clinical knowledge they need while they’re in residency, they often times feel as though they didn’t receive enough guidance on what to do to prepare for life after training. That’s where PracticeMatch comes in.

Resident physicians are often faced with the question of whether or not to purchase a home during their residency training. This decision represents a significant financial commitment with several potential pros and cons attached. Let’s take a look at four factors residents should consider before making their decision.

The decision to sell a private medical practice is a significant one, and it's important to understand the factors that lead physicians to consider this option. While each physician's motivations for selling may be unique, there are several common reasons why private practice owners decide to sell their practices. In this blog post, we'll explore the top reasons that physicians want to sell their private practices and back them up with cited sources.

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The rollercoaster ride is over. The residential real estate market was anything but normal over the past 3 years! Gone are the days of the 3% mortgage interest rates and extreme bidding wars. The coronavirus pandemic set the stage for a turbulent market. Those conditions made it nearly impossible for a home buyer to buy a home unless they had an extra $100k, with little to no inspections for repairs, were practically willing to buy the home in as-is condition and many waived appraisal conditions too.

As time goes on, pay tends to fluctuate, regardless of what field you’re in. In the healthcare setting, salaries have always varied greatly from specialty to specialty, and that hasn’t changed. The following information is based on over 2,600 job search engagements conducted by physicians and advanced practitioners between April 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022.

For better or worse, your employment contract can have a huge effect on your life. This is true both in and outside of the workplace. Most importantly, your contract determines your salary, bonuses, and benefits, but there are many more nuanced terms of the agreement. Your contract also sets your schedule, outlines advancement opportunities, and entitles you to certain equipment or help from advance practice providers and medical scribes. All these pieces and more should be taken into consideration, and possibly negotiated, so you can sign the contract that works best for you. Below are some tips on contract terms to look out for and how to address them.

Some residents decide to switch specialties all together, while others simply switch residency programs. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about switching residency programs, including what the process looks like and what it means for your career in the future.

As someone who is planning to become a physician, it’s important to know the differences between a medical school application and a residency application. While the application processes are similar, the individual elements of each application do differ slightly.

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of medical screenings and preventive care, such as cancer screenings, mammograms, and yearly physicals, were halted. If it wasn’t seen as urgent, it was canceled, and as a result, people aren’t in the habit of making their screening and preventive care appointments anymore. A number of people are still avoiding emergent medical care as a result of the pandemic, as well.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major shift in the way the healthcare system works, and unfortunately, not in a good way. According to the American Medical Association, 1 in 5 physicians say that they will likely leave their current practice within the next two years, and 1 in 3 health professionals say they intend to reduce their work hours over the next year.

If you’re looking for salary information for different specialties, PracticeMatch has it all right here for you. The following information was collected between October 5, 2021 and January 19, 2022. The data you will find below is being compared to data that was collected between October 5, 2020 and February 11, 2021. The numbers in the report reflect salary, bonus and profit-sharing contributions for employed physicians. Only full-time salaries are included, and percentages have been rounded to the nearest whole number. This report has been created using responses from 13,000 physicians across 29 specialties between October 5, 2021 and January 19, 2022.

Are you trying to decide what specialty to pursue? Trying to choose where to settle down when you make your career move? Whatever the case is, we’ve got you covered. We’ve put together a list of the most popular specialties in the Chicago area. The list is based on the most-viewed specialties, and in this list, you can also find a general description of each specialty, including job duties.

Whether you’re just starting your career in medicine or you’ve got an abundance of experience and you’re looking to make your next move, deciding where to settle down can be difficult! With that being said, we’ve put together a list of the most popular specialties to practice if you are in or around Phoenix. The list is based on the most-viewed residency programs in Phoenix and you can also find the list of general job duties for each specialty.

Deciding where to live when you start practicing medicine can be a tough feat, but we’re here to help! If you live in or around Los Angeles, or you plan to move to that area, this list was made for you! We’ve created a list of the 6 most popular specialties in Los Angeles based on the most-viewed residency programs. We’ve also listed some information about each specialty so that you can view the job duties of each one.

There are a lot of specialties to choose from, as well as an endless amount of locations in which you can practice in those specialties. We’ve put together a list of the top 8 specialties to practice in, based on the most viewed residency programs, in the event that you are located in or plan on moving to New York City or any of the surrounding areas. We’ve also listed some information about each specialty so that you have an idea of the job duties of each one. After all, it is nicknamed “The City That Never Sleeps”, meaning there will be plenty of opportunities for brand new experiences both in and out of the facility you work at.

At some point in their career, a physician might change his or her mind about the setting they want to work in. There are a few reasons a physician may want to move from group practice (hospital, clinic, etc.) to private practice. These reasons include, but are not limited to, time limits on appointments, frustration with an abundance of insurance paperwork, lack of independence in decision-making and more. It’s important to remember that this isn’t the fault of any individual person, but the system as a whole. Hospitals can sometimes just get backed up, and as a result, their employees suffer. In this article, we’ll give you all of the information you need to transition from a group setting to private practice. The transition will be time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be difficult.

It can be nice to have a job that is in high demand, because it means job security. Luckily, if you work in the medical field, you’re likely to always have a job. You may be interested in pursuing medicine in the future, but maybe you’re not sure where to start. Maybe you’re looking for a career change and you’ve stumbled upon medicine, and it turns out that practicing medicine is what your heart truly desires. Either way, we’re happy to help. We’ve compiled a list of the top 8 healthcare jobs that are in demand now and will be in demand for the next decade, if not longer! In this article, we’ve included the expected job outlook/growth of each job, how the expected growth compares to the average growth, the median salary, and the education requirements.

The following list shows specialties with doctors who are most likely to choose their specialty again:

Not sure how to distinguish cover letters from personal statements? We’re here to help! We’ll break down the parts of each piece of content, as well as what they’re used for. Cover letters and personal statements are both used in many different settings, and both of them serve different purposes. If you’re planning to apply to residency or fellowship, you will need a personal statement, where a cover letter is required when applying for jobs. In the event that you need assistance writing your personal statement, we have written an article about it. You can access that article here.

A lot goes into choosing a specialty while you’re in medical school. Ideally, you would spend your first two years asking everything you can about whatever specialties you’re interested in. You should utilize the resources you’re given to make it easier to choose the specialty – ask all of the questions you have, participate in as many rotations as possible, and attend as many events as you can. However, if you find that you’ve joined a residency program for a specialty you aren’t that interested in after all, it is possible to switch specialties. We’ve put together a guide for how to navigate making this change, in hopes that we can help ease the pain a bit. If you find yourself needing resources to prepare to apply for different programs, PracticeMatch has you covered with our Career Resources.

Being a medical student can be a challenge – that’s why we put together some advice that we collected, and you can come back and reference it anytime! Some things can change in the transition from high school and college to medical school, and we’re here to help! If you find that you want more advice than what we've listed here, check out this article! And remember, it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon.

We’ve put together a list of some of the top residency programs across the United States, along with some additional information, to help you narrow your search for the future. It's important to note that the length of a residency program will differ based on the preferences of the program director at each institution. You should also remember that the program lengths listed below include only residency, and any fellowship you decide to take on will increase the length of your training. If you find yourself needing more resources, we can help! Click here for more information.

Medical school can seem scary, and it can seem like an obstacle at times. We’re here to tell you that you’re not alone. In fact, to help out a little, we’ve put together a list of five tips that an upper-year medical student says he wished he knew before he started medical school.

It can be tough to choose a location to practice medicine in. Whether you’re starting your career or continuing your career, PracticeMatch has you covered. We’ve put together a list of the top 10 places for a Radiologist to live. The following list contains information on average salary per state, the differences between the national and state salaries, and the concentration, or location quotient, of Radiology specialists per state. We have also included a breakdown of the different degrees held by Radiologists in the United States. 

If you’re on the lookout for a different position in a brand new place, PracticeMatch is here to help! We’ve put together a list of the top 10 states for physicians practicing Psychiatry to live in. The list will include the average salary for that state, the differences between the national and state salaries, and the concentration, or location quotient, of the industry within that state. We have also included a breakdown of the different degrees held by Psychiatrists.

Are you looking to either start or advance your career in the field as an OB/GYN but aren’t sure where you should be practicing? We’ve put together a list of the top 10 states for OB/GYNs to practice medicine. The list includes average salary per state, the differences between the national and state salaries, and the concentration, or location quotient, of that industry per state. We have also included a breakdown of degrees held by OB/GYNs.

Note: The concentration of each specialty is calculated by dividing the local concentration of the industry by the national concentration of the industry. If the location quotient is greater than 1, the industry makes up a larger share of that state’s employment than it does for the entire United States.

If you’re looking for your next opportunity as a physician practicing Internal Medicine but you’re not sure where you want to practice, PracticeMatch is here to help! We’ve put together a list of the top 10 places to practice medicine. The list includes the average salary in each state, the differences between the national and state salaries, and the concentration, or location quotient, of the specialty in each state. We have also included a breakdown of the different degrees held by Internal Medicine Doctors.

Whether you’re looking to start or advance you career, we’ve got the perfect list to help you decide where to do so. We have a list of the top 10 states for a Hematologist to practice medicine. The list includes the average salary of each of the top 10 states, the differences between the national and state salaries, and as well as the concentration, or location quotient, of each specialty in the state. We have included a breakdown of the different types of degrees held by Hematologists. 

You might not think about where you want to live when you’re in medical school choosing your specialty. PracticeMatch is here to help! We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 places for physicians practicing Family Medicine to live. The list includes average salaries of the specialty, the differences between the national and state salaries, and the concentration, or location quotient, of that specialty per state. We have also included a breakdown of the different degrees held by Family Medicine Doctors.

Whether you’re just starting your career or you’re just looking for a new opportunity, PracticeMatch is here to provide you with the information you’re looking for. This list contains information on the top 10 states to practice medicine as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). The list includes the average salary in each state, the differences between the national and state salaries, and the concentration, or location quotient, of each specialty in that state. We have also included a breakdown of degrees held by CRNAs.

Not sure where to live while you’re practicing medicine in the Anesthesiology field? Don’t worry, we’re here to make the process a little easier! We’ve put together a list of the top 10 states for you to live in while you’re practicing medicine. The list includes the average salary in each of the top 10 states, the differences between the national and state salaries, and the concentration, or location quotient, of the specialty in that state. We have also included a breakdown of different degrees held by Anesthesiologists.

Are you a physician practicing in the Gastroenterology field? Trying to figure out where to practice medicine? Luckily, we’ve put together a list of the top 10 states for Gastroenterologists, in an effort to assist you in your search. The list includes the average salary in each state, the differences between the national and state salaries, and the concentration, or location quotient, of Gastroenterology jobs in the state. We have also included a breakdown of the different degrees held by Gastroenterologists.

Choosing a residency program to spend years in can be a tedious task. To make the process a little easier, we’ve put together a list of steps to take when choosing a residency program. This way, you have an idea of where to start in your search. Luckily, finding and applying to a residency program can be pretty similar to applying for a job.

It may seem like an unnecessary expense when you're in the midst of trying to save for your future, but disability insurance is a worthwhile consideration. Disability coverage provides financial protection if you become disabled and are no longer able to work. The cost of long-term care can be astronomical, so it's important to plan ahead by purchasing disability insurance before any medical issues arise. Purchasing disability insurance during fellowship will provide peace of mind and help protect both your finances and independence should anything happen in the future.

As a busy physician, you most likely don’t have the time to sit around and find a new podcast. We’ve put together a list of 10 interesting physician-related podcasts for you to peruse through to make the search for your newest favorite podcast a little easier. The podcasts listed below have at least 1 new episode per week, so you’ll always have some new content to take in.

Creating a CV is about as much fun as getting a root canal. There is seldom a more daunting task than sitting in front of your computer, staring at a blinking cursor and a blank white page, commanding you to type out your qualifications and provide a thorough summation of your academic and professional achievements. That is no small feat! Add sticking to a strict format on top of that and the stress compounds.

As autumn approaches, many residents and fellows will begin their physician job search to find their perfect job post-training. Unlike pre-COVID job seekers, there isn’t a known process for how the hiring process will look.

While many doctors make a lot of money, many people also forget to calculate the cost of their education and the burden it places on doctors for many years into practice as they pay off their debt. New doctors should set themselves up for success by setting aside an emergency fund despite their student loans—and here’s why.

Searching for the right physician opportunity can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack if your job preferences are yielding few results. It cannot always be helped because every healthcare organization is not hiring for every specialty at every location, but if jobs seem to be plentiful for your peers and not you, it may be your job search strategy. Luckily, there are a few ways to slightly tweak your search to yield different results.

Physician recruitment isn’t a course they teach you in medical school or residency, it’s often a process physicians learn as they go. This can lead to the spread of misinformation about how recruitment works or what to expect from the process. Do not take one person’s experience as absolute truth, but as what to be leery of.

As July gets closer, many final-year residents and fellows will begin their job search. For the past 5 years, I have had physicians ask a multitude of questions about recruitment and the job search. One common theme that came up was, “Well my attending said….” Or, “I talked to my friend that graduated last year, and they said…”. Reaching out to colleagues is great, but this can lead to some confusion about physician recruitment.

Each year, our physician wealth advisors meet with doctors who have missed out on valuable income and savings due to avoidable tax errors. Over the years, simple oversights and filing mistakes can accumulate tens of thousands of dollars in lost income. With pressing financial priorities like disability insurance and student loan repayments, no physician should forgo a portion of their income because of costly tax errors.

It’s that time of year again when residents and fellows begin to apply for jobs and start the interview process. The interview process has changed drastically over the last year due to the pandemic and new social distancing guidelines.

There are many decisions that medical students make throughout their training that help to shape their future practice plans. These decisions not only influence what kind of career they will have but also the shape of Physician practice in America. To help understand the plans of young Physicians, consider the results of the AAMC’s Matriculating Student Questionnaire regarding their future practice plans.

For every vacancy, there are a multitude of qualified applicants ready and eager to fill the position. This competition makes the need for a top-level resume more important than ever if you want to get noticed. To help set yourself apart from the pack and make a great first impression, be sure to avoid these common resume mistakes.

If you are an Internal Medicine Physician interested in new employment opportunities, it is important to look where the demand is highest to yield the best results. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Internists can expect 1,400 new jobs a year to be created nationwide to help meet the growing demands for patient care as the American population ages. To help capitalize on this demand, consider these states when evaluating your next employment opportunity.

Entering the Residency phase of your medical training can be both an exciting and challenging time, as it can bring to light some hard truths about your financial situation. Mounting student loans, a meager Resident’s income, and increasing bills might have you thinking about taking up a side job, aka “Moonlighting”, to help earn some extra money. While some programs allow their Residents in good standing to pursue such work, some do not. That is why it is important to evaluate the pros and cons associated with these jobs before deciding if it is the right choice for you.

As 2020 slowly creeps towards 2021, many residents and fellows are still job searching. In the past, I have been approached by physicians asking if they should hold off on searching for jobs between November and January. In short, no! Even though the winter holiday season is approaching in the United States, that does not mean hospitals and healthcare organizations are shutting down their recruitment.

Not all hospitals or healthcare systems are the same. As a job searching physician, it is crucial to find a hospital or healthcare system that shares similar values, supports your career goals, and is an excellent overall fit for you.

Providing health care to patients in medically underserved areas can be a rewarding career choice for Physicians wanting to help those most in need. Approximately 23% of early-career Physicians answer this call to help the underserved by practicing in areas designated as medically underserved throughout America. While every state has relevant vacancies, some states are more attractive than others when it comes to Physician practice.

Working as a Pediatrician can be a rewarding career choice for Physicians who answer the call to care for our nation’s children. While the profession has one of the lowest projected increases in demand amongst the specialties, at 2% over the next 8 years, finding top pay for the services you provide is more important than ever.

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the average medical student has a median loan debt of $200,000 when they graduate. While that amount may sound astronomical, it does not even account for the added interest that will also accrue on the loan before it is finally paid off, bringing the grand total to over $400,000. If this news sends you to despair, do not give up hope, for there are some debt reducing strategies a med student can use to help decrease their student loan burden.

Experiencing an unexpected redundancy can strike panic into even the most steadfast Physician. If you find yourself in these circumstances and need a quick career transition, there are a few steps you need to take now to get back on track.

Clerkships are a critical part of a Physician’s medical education and rely heavily on a solid foundation of knowledge acquired while in school. This reliance though may lead you to question, is my medical school properly preparing me for my clerkships? To gain insight into the topic of medical school program preparation and readiness for practice, listen to what fellow med school grads have to say about their educational experiences.

Physician shortages and shifting dynamics in the healthcare landscape are making Hospitalists in-demand specialists. This demand is also creating a variety of positive trends that are advantageously positioning these Physicians to benefit on several professional fronts.

When exploring career options in medical school or residency, you should keep in mind that your physician job will affect all aspects of your life. A 2020 Medscape Survey was conducted to discover how specialties stack up when it comes to career happiness.

The COVID-19 pandemic has Physicians everywhere scrambling to adjust to difficult challenges on a unique medical battlefield. As this crisis unravels in real-time, no one is sure of what kind of psychological toll it will take on America’s frontline Physicians.

The Association of American Medical Colleges has suggested that during the pandemic, medical students avoid participating in direct care clerkships due to PPE shortages, viral transmission risks, and testing availability issues. While most classes can easily transition to an online format, clerkships are a breed apart in that they involve a direct-patient care element that an online format cannot fully satisfy. While it is hard to say how long this crisis may last, it is important to prepare yourself for the possibility of clerkship cancellation due to the continued spread of the virus.

In the past few months, the coronavirus pandemic has altered how many physicians and Americans are looking at medicine. Instead of the typical doctor's office visit, many Americans are now looking at telemedicine options. Telemedicine, according to the AAFP, is "the practice of medicine using technology to deliver care at a distance." Telemedicine allows both the physician and the patient to meet digitally from wherever they are, with no actual doctor's office visit.

On May 26, 2020, the USMLE® (the United States Medical Licensing Examination®) announced that they are suspending the Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) for the next 12-18 months. This suspension is due to the novel coronavirus that has been sweeping the world over the past few months. Many medical students are now left wondering what will happen with testing in the future.

Medical students have more than just studying to worry about. During medical school, you have the tough choice of deciding which specialty to practice. Some specialties only require residency training, but if you choose to subspecialize, you will also have fellowship training. If you are still undecided about which specialty to choose, check out the five most popular specialties in the 2020 Match.

As a medical student, you've undoubtedly heard other medical students or peers talk about creating their curriculum vitae (CV). For some medical students, it can be challenging to know which information to include or where to get started.

With the appearance of COVID-19 in early 2020, many states across the US have set up social distancing policies. These policies include rules like staying six feet apart and limiting the number of people in a space. For medical students beginning to apply to residency programs, this raises the question of what will happen when it's time to interview. Luckily, with the advancements in technology, your interviews should not be canceled entirely. Instead, many organizations are opting to utilize virtual interviewing.

The pandemic has greatly affected everyday operations across the healthcare industry. These changes have many Physicians dealing with altered patient streams and financial hardships that are knocking down their revenue. Luckily, there are some recent policy changes and steps you can take to help safeguard against financial hardships both now and in the future if a second wave occurs.

The uncertainty of the coronavirus has forced many businesses, cities, and states in the United States to limit public gatherings. This leaves some time to do indoor activities for those who are now in self-isolation or social distancing situations.

Searching for physician opportunities can become overwhelming for residents and fellows when they receive hundreds of job matches from their search. The key to effective job searching is to search strategically.

In the past two months, I have been asked by multiple female resident physicians, "How do I handle being asked about pregnancy or family plans during an interview?"

There comes a time in every medical student's life when they make the critical decision of which Medical Residency program they will pursue. While this decision is paramount to you, it is also weighing heavily on the minds of thousands of other students desperate to get into their program and specialty of choice.

If you are a Physician seeking a new employment opportunity, it's important to keep up to date regarding compensation trends. One trend that continues to expand for Physicians in a positive direction is signing bonuses.

Physicians are in-demand professionals that frequently encounter multiple job offers when seeking new employment opportunities. If you are a job-hunting Physician that's fortunate enough to have more than one job offer on the table, there are important factors to consider before making your final decision.

Are you a student interested in both medicine and research? If so, you may want to consider pursuing a dual MD/PhD degree. By combining your medical degree with an additional doctoral degree focused on research, you can take your career to the next level and enjoy benefits like:

Medical school is a challenging educational pursuit that requires students to be resilient while flourishing in a stressful environment. This stress can be overwhelming if you don't have strategies in place to help you cope, so consider some of these stress-reducing tips to help you survive your medical training.

America's healthcare market is continually evolving and changing the way Physicians practice medicine. If you are a Physician that's seeking a new employment opportunity, it is vital to know what current trends are happening and how they may affect your options. To help you get up to speed on some of these changes, take a look at these practice trends.

Physician cover letters, are they necessary? I've been asked this question by multiple residents throughout the past few years. As they prepare to apply for opportunities this question often comes up because there are those that are adamant that you must submit a cover letter, and others who say no it's not necessary. Unfortunately, the true answer is typically it is up to the writer.

The new year is finally here, which means many residents, fellows, and practicing physicians will start their job search for employment later this year. One important aspect of any physician job search is creating or updating their Physician CV.

Physician retirement is a hot topic as nearly a third of Physicians in America will be retiring in the near future. If you are a Physician with retirement on the horizon, it's important to think about where you want to line up your final job

One of the biggest decisions a medical student can make is choosing their specialty of practice. This decision can affect your training duration, future pay, locality, and lifestyle.

Clinical clerkships are a vital part of your medical education that provides you with critical, on-the-job experience you will use for the rest of your career.

In today's wired world, online patient reviews can greatly affect a Physician's practice as patients turn to the internet to seek advice regarding their healthcare.

The physician job search can be an overwhelming process for new physician job seekers. As a physician, you have more than likely been told the basics of searching for an opportunity, apply, and then interview for the opportunity.

As a physician job seeker, there is a good chance that you will come across the name of a hospital or organization that you are not familiar with. You do not want to just blindly apply to a position at a hospital you have no knowledge of, so run a quick internet search to learn more.

As the new year is approaching, it's a good time to start cleaning up your social media accounts. Especially for young medical students, resident physicians, and fellows who have most likely had social media since a young age.

Physician stress in inevitable. Between busy schedules, endless emails, difficult patients or their family, and your personal life, your days are not structured to be a breeze. It is important that you can recognize your stressor(s) throughout your day to develop healthy and effective coping mechanisms

"Hi Ms. Woszczynski, I'm having issues finding opportunities that sponsor H-1B visas. Do you have any tips for me on my search?" — This was a LinkedIn message I recently received from a physician. Visa candidates are faced with the added pressure of finding a sponsorship in addition to finding the right opportunity.

During residency and fellowship, physicians are critiqued by their attending physician. For some, hearing criticism, whether it be constructive or not, can be hard. This can cause extra stress for residents or fellows who are striving for perfection, self-doubt in those who are struggling in training, or even defensiveness in those who feel it's unjust criticism.

As a physician you hold many responsibilities, but that also includes the responsibility of creating professional relationships with physician recruiters or the organization. More than likely you do not have a representative that can help cultivate a relationship on your behalf.

Family Medicine is a great specialty choice for Physicians wanting a challenging and rewarding career.

Searching for a new job can be exhaustive and leave you feeling drained. This is especially true when there is lack of feedback and no end in sight to your search.

Physician recruiters are an unknown group to many physicians. You've heard of recruiters, headhunters, search firms, and other terms used to describe those who try to recruit physicians. The problem with this is that many physicians lump all these recruiter types into one group.

As a resident physician, you will eventually have the task of finding the right opportunity post training. During your search, you will be recruited by different organizations and hospitals that are looking for physicians like you.

Physician job searching can be a daunting task for some. As a physician, you want to find the right opportunity for your future, so you do not have to look for another position in a short amount of time. As you are searching for opportunities you may run into an issue and then feel stuck.

Traveling can be a necessary evil for many physicians each year for job interviews. One common travel method is by airplane. If you are not a frequent flyer, this can add additional stress to you prior to the interview. So, what do you need to know before flying?

Over the past few years I have traveled to multiple physician specialty shows where I meet with residents at different stages of training. One question I always ask residents is, "Have you started looking at opportunities yet?"

Physicians, like other job seekers, must go through the process of interviewing for opportunities. As you are applying to opportunities that is when your recruitment process with the organization(s) begins.

As a medical student, your next step after school is residency. Unfortunately, you do not just get to join any residency program you choose, but instead you need to interview and match to the residency program you want to join.

Residency stipends are beginning to gain more popularity for specialties that organizations have difficulty recruiting. What exactly is a resident stipend?

At the PracticeMatch Career Fairs, you are essentially in charge of your own destiny because there are no set chat times or mandated chats with potential employers. You have the autonomy to chat with the organizations that interest you.

Applying to opportunities as a physician is an exciting and nerve-wracking experience for many young doctors. One issue with job applying is physicians wanting to appear eager, but not desperate.

There is a long-standing rivalry amongst Medical Residents over who is "top dog". While every specialty is comprised of a diverse mix of talented Resident Physicians, some specialties outperform others regarding tests scores, publications, and research work.

There are many factors that can chip away from a Physician's bottom line. While some of these issues are unavoidable, others may be addressed to help boost potential income.

As a former D3 athlete, I remember throughout high school being taught by coaches, teachers, and others that you are always being recruited.

Fall is quickly approaching, which means applying to opportunities for many physicians. In the past few months, I have reviewed hundreds of CVs, all in varying states of "ready to submit", so I think it's time for a quick refresher on CV writing and to answer some basic questions with CVs.

Medical Residents often face considerable financial and professional challenges during training. Student loan burdens and lower training salaries combine to create hardships for many struggling Medical Residents. To alleviate some of this financial strife while also adding an element of clinical variety, many Residents are picking up a side hustle.

Are you a Physician Supervisor looking to take your management game to the next level? If so, there are a few tips you can easily add to your repertoire to make you a top-notch supervisor that everyone wants to work with.

Career Fairs have been around for ages, but now there's a new way to attend the fairs. Virtual Career Fairs allow you to chat with potential employers across the country without having to travel.

Physician recruitment has changed over the years, from advertisements placed in newspapers to recruiters texting potential candidates. Recruiters have added texting to their arsenal to help accommodate busy physician schedules.

Many fulfilling careers in medicine share a common factor, that is job satisfaction. Dissatisfaction on the other hand can lead to issues with the quality of work, relationships, and career longevity. This makes choosing the right medical specialty for your Medical Residency a vital decision. While 70% of Physicians report feeling satisfied with their medical career, there are some specialties that rate higher in job satisfaction than others *.

Are you frustrated at work and feeling like there are more bad days than good? Is it just a phase or is it time to look at whether or not your current job is still the best option for you? To help evaluate, here are some signs that it may be time to start looking for a new job.

As a physician, you may have multiple accounts for the same social media site to allow you to switch between your personal account and professional account: your personal account, where you can interact with family and friends, and share your personal opinions and views.

Job hunting can be a cumbersome task if not done efficiently. One item to make your search a little easier is to decide on your ideal geographic location. You may already have your preferred geographic location already in mind, or you may be completely open to anywhere.

As you begin to apply for opportunities, you know that the next big step will be the interview process. This may seem like an overwhelming task, especially if you feel unprepared for the interview.

The term "ghosting" has been popularized by the rise in dating apps, but it is now being used in the corporate world as well. According to Dictionary.com, ghosting is "the practice of suddenly ending all contact with a person without explanation."

As a physician, you are more than likely engaging in social media to some extent. Whether this be your personal or professional accounts you must remember that HIPAA also applies to social media.

Medical Residency can exact both a mental and physical toll on those who pursue the training. While many positive experiences, knowledge, and confidence can be gained, there can also be negative effects.

Every year more patients seek mental health treatment and increase the demand for Psychiatric care. These demands are causing changes in practice and compensation patterns for the field that can be financially beneficial for Psychiatrists who are open to relocating for new employment opportunities.

In recent years, a number of states have legalized marijuana for medical and/or personal use. While the patchwork of state laws seems to be ever evolving, under US federal law, marijuana still is considered a Schedule I controlled substance. What happens when a non-US citizen physician in a state with legalized marijuana prescribes or dispenses marijuana to patients?

Work-life balance. One of the most lauded concepts in current medicine and medical education, yet something that people regularly have difficulty describing. My name is Rahul Bijlani and I am a current PGY-4 resident in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Throughout my progression in medicine from medical school to residency, I have seen the concept of work-life balance evolve.

As the end of the academic year approaches graduates at all levels look onward to their next adventures. Whether this be a middle-schooler about to transition to high school or a college graduate starting medical school the unknown often looms.

Relocating yourself and your family can be very stressful. This is especially true when you are a Medical Resident relocating to start training. While some stress is inevitable, here are a few tips you can try to decrease the effects of a move:

Rural care Physicians have always been the backbone of the American healthcare system. Their care is critical in supporting medically-underserved regions with high patient demand. While the days of the "old country doctor" are over, the benefits associated with rural Physician practice persist.

Medical Residency is a critical time in training where clinical skills and knowledge are honed in preparation for independent practice. Getting into the right program can enhance your career prospects, so it is important to know what programs are looking for when they screen applicants.

Have you been applying for Physician vacancies and not landing interviews? If so, you may be falling victim to six common CV and screening issues that are blocking you from landing your dream job.

As the demands of the medical profession allow little time for house hunting, physicians may find themselves tempted more than most to lean on technology come moving time. Who can blame them?

Social media is a newer tool that many professionals are utilizing to network with colleagues and clients, as well as stay up to date on the news in their field.

Physicians have the monumental task of creating their CV before applying to opportunities. Your CV will be read and judged before any hiring institution has the good fortune to meet you and learn who you are as a person.

Stress is a part of everyone's life, but as a resident or fellow in training, you face extra stress. Not only do you have to focus on learning the key aspects of your specialty, you also have the responsibility of taking care of patients.

As a member of the PracticeMatch team, I travel to multiple physician conferences and career fairs throughout the year. One common trend I've noticed is that many residents I speak with feel very unsure of when they should start looking for opportunities after training.

During your job search, you will read through countless physician opportunity postings describing the position and giving you information about the organization.

As a physician, you will go through the process of applying and interviewing for opportunities. During this time, organizations and recruiters will be looking at you as a whole

After training or a current contract, the important task of finding an opportunity comes next.

The job search process can be a stressful time for any physician but getting correspondence from multiple recruiters can add to this stress. You may have initially had great interest in an opportunity, but since applying that has changed and the recruiter continues to reach out.

Creating a CV is an important part of the opportunity search process because almost every opportunity will require you to submit your CV before submitting the application. Having a CV that stands out is great, as long as it is not for the wrong reasons. Just like snowflakes, no two CVs will look exactly alike, but there are still 6 items that all CVs want to avoid.

Phone interviews are an easy way to screen candidates before bringing them on campus to do a site visit. When applying for opportunities you should keep in mind that there is a great chance that they will schedule a phone interview with you first prior to a site visit.

Maybe you've heard a colleague ask that question, or you've even asked it yourself. I've found that many times physicians are unsure of attending because they're afraid it will be a waste of time. Let's look at the top 4 reasons to attend career fairs.

The United States' immigration system long has needed reform on a variety of fronts. From the challenges facing those in the country without documentation to the need for fairer asylum laws to often inefficient processing of employment-based immigration benefits,

I hear this question multiple times a day while at physician conferences. This question often comes from those in their last year of training who will be completing in June.

Medical Malpractice Insurance is essential for any Physician wanting to protect themselves from the devastating expenses associated with liability litigation. Every year over 7% of your Physician colleagues are named in a malpractice claim

Physicians are a daily witness to the devastating effects that disabilities can have on one's family and career. Disability Insurance is a critical way to protect yourself and your family in the eventuality that you may one day become disabled.

As I was visiting my beautiful undergraduate alma mater now 10 years after graduation, I had a flashback to spending hours of my time in the library sitting by the window jealously overlooking the carefree non-pre-med students, as I was busy cramming for my organic chemistry exam.

Living on a Resident Physician salary can be tough. While you may be working full time, Residency pay doesn't always cover necessary living expenses and bills. That's why more and more Residents are pursuing alternative ways to make ends meet.

Video interviews, particularly through Skype, are becoming a mainstay in the recruitment process for many organizations. Due to differences in format from face-to-face interviews, Skype interviews require a modified approach to make a great impression.

Career fairs provide one of the most effective methods for physician job seekers to explore healthcare practice opportunities with multiple employers at a single event.

Competition for Medical Residency positions is tougher than ever. That's why it is important to take advantage of every opportunity available to impress your program of choice.

A bad flu season can wreak havoc in an otherwise orderly clinic. While you can't control how bad it may get this flu season, you can take a few steps to prepare for it.

Having a great resident mentor during your training can make a real difference in your career. To get the most out of your Residency, it is important to employ strategies that increase your opportunities for learning.

Site Qualification visits are an essential component of the clinical trials site selection process. This visit allows both you and the trial's Sponsor to learn more about each other and ascertain if the study is a good fit.

You're done interviewing and have an offer on the table for a new physician job. Congratulations, but, your work isn't over. Physician contract negotiations can get very complex and set the table for your future.

If you're a doctor or studying to be one, you probably have student loans. For most medical school students, student loans are a necessary–and stressful–part of taking on four or more additional years of schooling.

In this age of instant access technology, aging populations and Physician shortages, telehealth is a top solution to counteract America's physician shortages.

The importance of having a good rapport with your patients can not be understated. Patients that endorse a good rapport with their Physician report higher satisfaction levels with their care

Are you feeling discouraged in your physician job search and not achieving the results you had hoped for? If so, it may be time to reboot your search and try some of these tips to help land your dream job.

Medical Residency training is an intensive, time-consuming job that leaves you little time to study. To help you effectively use the little time you have available to study during your Residency, try using some of these study tips:

It is essential to make a great first impression when attending a physician job interview. Employers frequently base their impressions on your appearance during the first few seconds of an interview.

The US physician shortage has become an increasing challenge during the last several years. This shortage is driven by a steadily aging population and an increase in the number of Physicians entering retirement. These shortages are keenly felt in America's rural areas where patients are most in need of Primary Care Providers.

If you're in residency or fellowship you know how important it is to always be on the lookout for potential career opportunities. That's why it's also important not to dismiss possible opportunities simply because you may have heard a myth or two at one point in time.

Working a long shift in any field can be exhausting but medical professionals face a unique set of challenges that can be both physically and mentally taxing. While you may not be able to change your work schedule,

Patient charting has always been a less than desirable reality for medical providers. All the time spent on your computer charting and meeting EMR management requirements can wear you down and cause fatigue.

With an estimated 50% or more of physicians leaving their first jobs within two years, it's clear that there's a disconnect between the job doctors think they're accepting and the reality of what the job entails. Or, perhaps the job that physicians think they want is not the best option long-term. Fortunately, there are a few solid indicators that will help you determine whether you're a good long-term match for the clinical practice you're considering.

Smartphones are quickly becoming an integral part of everyday living. Their ease of use, accessibility and functionality make them a great tool for patients wanting to track their health conditions. Pain tracking apps can be especially helpful for patients suffering with pain management issues. Here's a quick overview of some of the best pain management Apps on the market today that could support your patients quest for better health.

Female Physicians now account for over a third of the Physician workforce in America. This growing number of practicing female physicians are changing the workplace and choosing to establish their practices in a variety of settings.

Physicians working as Hospitalists are enjoying a record high demand for their services. While this demand is high, it is important to know if you are being appropriately compensated for your services.

Planning on hanging up your stethoscope in the next few years? If so, maybe it's time to think about where to retire and take that last clinical job. Some states are better than others when it comes to retirement. This makes planning ahead of time essential if you are looking to make the best decision for you and your family.

Internal Medicine is a challenging and rewarding medical specialty practiced by an ever-increasing number of Physicians each year. There are over 285,000 currently certified General Internal Medicine (IM) Physicians that are part of an even larger community of IM specialists.

Despite being on the medical scene for 20 years now, Hospitalists are still considered by many as new kids on the block. The hospitalist role is specialized and increasingly relied upon in today's medical environment and that is changing attitudes about the profession and how medical colleagues view their contributions.

Communication between doctors and patients is absolutely vital, as poor communication can be not only frustrating but potentially deadly in Medicine.

Hospitalists have become an essential member of America's Healthcare community over the last 20 years. Their work helps fill the gaps in hospital-based care coverage while also providing relief to overextended Primary Care Physicians.

It's no secret that early-career physicians today have mountains of debt after medical school. A debt load of roughly $200k is now the average for physicians who graduated from a public medical school in 2017, while their peers who matriculated from private or osteopathic programs often carry balances above $300k.

Spoiler alert — the holidays can be a great time of year to interview! But there are a few things to watch out for — learn more about the pros and cons of job interviewing during the hectic holiday season, from VeryWell.com.

The most consequential aspect of entering the United States on a J-1 visa for graduate medical training is the two-year J-1 residency requirement. The purpose of the J-1 visa is for participants to return to their home countries with specific skills and a better understanding of the U.S.

Are you a Physician burdened with student loan debt, tired of the same old clinical routine or done with the day to day administrative tasks involved with your practice? If you answered yes to any of these, it may be time to try Locum Tenens work.

Negotiating a higher salary is always challenging. Many people dislike the awkward negotiation process with its back and forth bargaining between opposing parties.

Networking is an essential component of any successful job hunt. The ability to connect with the right people and sell yourself is crucial when you are looking for new opportunities.

No one likes to be the bearer of bad tidings. For Physicians, delivering patients bad news is part of the job description. Despite being most practitioners least favorite part of the job, there are strategies you can employ to make this process a little less challenging.

Career happiness is an important factor to evaluate when exploring your career options. Moods and attitudes from work frequently spill over into your personal life and can affect your health and relationships.

Whether you are awaiting your Match Day results or are already a practicing Resident, the popularity of Resident medical specialties can affect your career path. Competition for Residency program slots and the availability of job opportunities after completing training are directly affected by a specialty's popularity. So, if you are deciding what specialty to pursue or are wondering what your fellow Residents are up to, here's a list of the most popular specialties.

Physician employment contracts can be a complicated and sometimes controversial topic. These contracts outline what both parties are expecting from each other in regards to behavior, compensation and future performance.

Who doesn't like a little extra money? Whether you are a starving Resident looking to pick up a couple of extra shifts or a seasoned Physician funding your child's college tuition, physician moonlighting jobs can be an attractive option to make some extra money.

Patient satisfaction is an important component of any enduring Physician-Patient relationship. Assuring that a patient is satisfied with their care is beneficial to not only the patient but the Physician. A good relationship can lead to better treatment outcomes and less liability claims.

America has a shortage of healthcare providers that is projected to increase over the coming years as more Baby Boomers seek care and Physicians retire. Although Physicians as a whole are highly sought after by recruiters, some specialties will be in higher demand over the coming years.

Since finishing medical school do you find yourself avoiding the mailbox or inbox because your dreaded student loan statement might be there? Fear not, for you are not alone. According to the AAMC, the average medical student has a median loan debt of $190,000 when they graduate.

Telemedicine is changing the healthcare landscape. Each year the number of clinicians and hospitals adopting this technology is growing. By 2020, there are expected to be 158 million Telemedicine visits occurring annually.

As with most healthcare legislation, MACRA is complex and has many regulations. Since most of us do not have the luxury of expansive free time we will review the highlights of this Act so you can be ready for the 2017 start date.

With so many apps available, and new ones popping up each day, it's impossible to keep up with which of are the best mobile tools in the market. Regardless of whether you're an Apple or Android user, we've separated the wheat from the chaff to present five must-have apps for physicians.

Are you ready for the "new overtime" rule? If you're a practice owner, a physician partner, or a practice manager, you know that the Department of Labor (DOL) is increasing the minimum salary level for employees who can be exempt from overtime pay.

Where's the best place for physicians to practice in the United States? Is it New York, San Francisco, or Boston? Perhaps North Carolina's Research Triangle or Minneapolis/St. Paul? Those areas have a lot to offer, but they're also relatively expensive places to live, the pay isn't the best, and the competition is tough. So you might want to look elsewhere.

If you're a resident, a fellow, or even an experienced physician looking for a fresh start, you have to decide where to work. Sure, you've already given some thought to the type of setting in which you might like to practice—but there are so many options in so many places, how can you be sure which is right for you?

In this article would like to dig a little deeper and give you 3 more ways to help you stand out among your peers. After reviewing thousands of CVs, here are three more ways to help you create an effective CV:

Now that you won them over with your CV and interview, (for more help, take a look at Top 3 Ways to Create an Effective CV and Purpose and Basics of an Interview) next comes the negotiation.

You need to convince the prospective employer of three things: I can do the job. Here is why I can do the job. I want the job.

Who doesn’t want to find their perfect practice opportunity? As Gesensway writes in her Today’s Hospitalist article Leaving so soon?, “as many as 70% of physicians across all specialties change jobs within their first two years”.

An interview serves two major purposes: