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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 Transition to Practice: A Guide and Checklist for Graduating Residents and Fellows

Pharmaceutical Industry Roles for Physicians Seeking Nonclinical Career Opportunities

7 Ways Physicians Can Get Involved In Health Tech and Innovation

Assessing a Rental Property Investment Opportunity: Does it Cashflow?

Tax Strategy for the W2 Physician

Understanding an RVU Based Contract

Assessing A Private Practice Partnership Opportunity

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Physician Contract Negotiations: Letter of Intent (LOI)

Physician Contract Negotiations: Letter of Intent (LOI)

A letter of intent (LOI) is different from a contract, and physicians should know the implications of signing this non-binding agreement.

Statistics on Locum Tenens Compensation for Doctors

Statistics on Locum Tenens Compensation for Doctors

Aggregate data on locum tenens compensation and hourly rates, how doctors find opportunities, and info about licensing, malpractice, & more

Physician Contract Negotiations: Termination Clauses and Terms

Physician Contract Negotiations: Termination Clauses and Terms

Physician contract negotiations should emphasize termination clause terms such as with and without cause, noncompetes, and tail insurance.

Statistics on On Call Schedules and Compensation for Doctors

Statistics on On Call Schedules and Compensation for Doctors

Aggregate data from our physician call database, with info on how often doctors are on call and how they are paid for call responsibilities

The Pros and Cons of Private Practice

Private Practice

The Pros and Cons of Private Practice

While we love private practice for its autonomy and income potential, you should weigh pros and cons to ensure it's the right job for you.

The Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist Role for Non-Clinical Physicians

The Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist Role for Non-Clinical Physicians

What to expect as a clinical documentation improvement (CDI) specialist, who the role suits, what it pays, and more.

The Physician Advisor: A Nonclinical Career Within A Hospital System

The Physician Advisor: A Nonclinical Career Within A Hospital System

What to expect as a physician advisor for a hospital system, who the role suits, pay expectations, and more.

Should I Choose to Be Paid as a W2 or 1099 Physician?

Should I Choose to Be Paid as a W2 or 1099 Physician?

A guide to being a W2 or 1099 physician including the differences between them, pros and cons of each, and how to decide.

The Cruise Ship Doctor

The Cruise Ship Doctor

What to expect as a cruise ship doctor, who the role suits, pay expectations, and how to get a position.

Physician Contract Negotiations: The Noncompete Clause

Physician Contract Negotiations: The Noncompete Clause

While many employers won't remove a physician's noncompete clause entirely, intentional contract negotiation can make them less restrictive.

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