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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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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
Is Getting an MBA Worth It for Physicians?
Factors that help determine whether a MBA will help a physician get desired opportunities, & what programs to apply to to match their goals
Parental Leave for Physicians: If It’s Paid, How Many Weeks, Maternal vs Paternal, & More
What percentage of physicians get paid parental leave & how many weeks, maternity vs paternity leave amounts, breakdown by specialty, & more
How Physicians Can Opt Out of Medicare, and What to Know and Consider Beforehand
What physicians considering opting out of Medicare should understand prior to making the decision & protocols for how to opt out & back in
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