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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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Ways Doctors Can Get Involved in the Entertainment and Media Industries, including TV and Movies
Ways that physicians can get involved in the entertainment industry, with relevant side gigs or jobs doctors have in movies, TV, or in media and how to get started with networking or finding work
Common Questions Asked by Physicians Considering or Starting Expert Witness Work
Frequently asked questions by doctors considering or getting started with expert witness work, like which specialties are in demand, pay, time needed, & ability to pick cases
Establishing a Clinical Research Trials Site At Your Private Practice: A Step by Step Guide
Step-by-step guide on how to start a clinical research trials site at your private practice, including training, compliance, finding trials, & patient recruitment
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
Locum Tenens: How to Directly Contract With a Hospital and Bypass the Locums Company or Recruiter
How physicians can contract directly with hospitals for locum tenens work instead of using a locums company, staffing agency, or recruiter to cut out the middleman and earn more
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
QME vs IME Side Gigs for Doctors: What's the Difference?
Differences between Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) vs IME side gigs for doctors with certification requirements, regulations, availability, types of case, & pay.
How to Get More Consulting Opportunities as a Physician
How physician consultants can find & get niche consulting opportunities, with specific tips for networking, branding, outreach, matching services, & relationship building
Fact Witness vs. Expert Witness: Differences in Responsibilities and Pay
The differences between being a fact witness vs an expert witness, expectations & pay of each role, & why it’s important to clarify which you are being asked to be
How to Find Speaking Opportunities
Tips to help physician speakers find speaking opportunities, such as branding, having a tailored CV & samples, online searches, networking, & leveraging referrals
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