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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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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)
Should You Use a Locums Company Recruiter or Contract Directly with Facilities for Opportunities?
What to consider when deciding if you should work with a locums company recruiter or contract directly to find opportunities & do locum tenens work, with pros & cons
Differences & Similarities Between Direct Primary Care (DPC) and Concierge Medicine Models
Differences (and similarities) between direct primary care (DPC) and concierge medicine practices, including membership fees, insurance policies, and panel sizes
How Do Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Work, and Should I Accept Them as Compensation for a Side Gig, Advisory, or Employed Position?
What Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are, pros and cons of accepting them as payment or compensation for side gigs, advisory, or employed positions, & tax implications
Student Loan Repayment Benefits Doctors Get Through Employers at Work
Common structures of student loan repayment benefits & options available to doctors from work employers by practice environment and through federal & state programs
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