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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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Which Countries Allow US Physicians to Practice Clinical Medicine Abroad?
Countries that allow board certified physicians from the US to be licensed to practice clinical medicine abroad, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, the UK, and more
Are Noncompetes Enforceable for Doctors?
Status of noncompete clauses for doctors, if they're enforceable & in what states, how often employers enforce them, & how likely you are to win a challenge in court
How US Doctors Can Practice Medicine in Canada: Licensing, Job Search, and Salaries
What doctors licensed in the United States but who want to move to Canada or practice medicine in Canada should know about licensing, the job market, salaries, and how to get started
How Can Doctors Get Pharma Jobs? (And Why It's Getting Harder to Land a Role)
What to know when searching for a nonclinical job in the pharmaceutical industry, expectations pharma companies have, why it's getting harder, and what doctors can do to increase their chances of landing a role
Physician Retention Bonuses Insights and Negotiation Tips
Insights into how common physician retention bonuses are, what the average is, conditions attached, negotiation tips, & what factors make it more likely to get one
Physician Contracts: Navigating Side Gigs Restrictions from Employers
What doctors who want to do side gigs should negotiate in employer agreements to remove restrictions or contract clauses that own, don’t allow, or limit outside work
Private Practice vs Academic Physician Jobs: Compensation Differences by Specialty
Compensation differences between private practice vs academic physician jobs, with average annual salary differentials for both private practice partners & employees
Is DPC Right for Me? Feasibility, Fit, and Determinants of Success
Important things to consider when deciding if direct primary care (DPC) or direct specialty care practice is feasible for you, including financial, legal, business, & personal factors
10 Tips About the Job Search That Doctors Wish They’d Learned Earlier
Every year, as we prep for our annual Transition to Practice series for early career physicians , we think about the things we wish...
Average Physician Salaries by State, with Comparisons to Cost of Living
Average physician salaries in each state, with the highest and lowest paying states for doctors' compensation, & comparisons to cost of living (COL)
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