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A repository of articles about things doctors didn't learn in medical school, covering side gigs, finances, the business of medicine, life in medicine, and more. These resources are intended to take a deeper dive into specific topics referenced in our educational pages.
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What Is the Average Rheumatologist Salary?
Statistics on the average rheumatologist salary, with compensation data on what doctors in rheumatology make by hours & practice environment
Working With a Locums Company Recruiter: Tips and Tricks for Establishing a Successful Relationship
How to build a working relationship with a locums company recruiter while setting boundaries & expectations re: terms, rate, & communication
Returning to Practice After Taking a Break From Clinical Medicine: A Physician’s Guide to Time Off
How to plan ahead for a clinical break so that you can avoid challenges to re-entry after time off, & routes to return to clinical practice
The Hospice Medical Director Role: Responsibilities, Compensation, Certifications, and More
Responsibilities of hospice medical directors, certifications & training needed, how much roles pay, hours, & tips for working for agencies
How Many Hours a Week Do Doctors Work? Statistics by Specialty and Practice Environment
Statistics on how many hours a week doctors work on average, both by specialty & by practice environment, with both full time FTE & overall
Red Flags When Interviewing at a Private Practice
Red flags to look for when interviewing for a job at a private practice that may suggest more questions are needed before signing a contract
Physician Locum Tenens Contract Agreements: Terms to Negotiate and Red Flags to Avoid
What physicians should negotiate in a locums contract when using a staffing agency or directly with a hospital system, & red flags to avoid
Average Number of Patients Seen Per Hour, By Physician Specialty
Insights into the average number of patients doctors see an hour by specialty & practice type, & impact on productivity based compensation
Attending a Health Tech or Industry Conference: A Physician’s Guide
How to plan ahead for your first health tech industry conference as a physician, & tips to make the most of networking to open opportunities
Gender Gaps in Physician Compensation by Specialty
Statistics on the gender gap in physician compensation by specialty, with discussion of factors that contribute to salary differences
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