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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 Noncompete Clauses: Statistics and Insights from Our Data
How physician noncompete clauses are typically structured, average years & mile radius, trends by location & practice environment, & enforceability and legalities


Private Practice Partnership Tracks: What Determines Timelines for Years to Partner
Average number of years it takes to make partner by specialty, and other factors that determine how long a private practice partnership track is


When An Employer Asks You to Provide Your W2 Prior to Extending A Job Offer
What to do when a prospective employer asks you to provide a W2 prior to a job offer, citing policy, how it can hurt you, & how to respond


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


Negotiation Tips, Tactics, and Strategies All Physicians Should Know and Use
Negotiation strategies for physicians to learn how to better advocate for themselves, with proven tips & tactics used by expert negotiators


Physician Contract Negotiations: Fair Market Value
How fair market value influences physician compensation ceilings or caps, and how to contest a low assessment based on uniform percentiles


Transition to Practice: A Guide to Your First Physician Employment Contract Review and Negotiation
Physician employment contract review and negotiation resources for graduating residents and fellows searching for their first attending job


Physician Contract Negotiations: Do I Need an Attorney to Review My Employment Agreement?
Why physicians should have employment agreements reviewed by an attorney & it's worth the cost, even if told a contract is non-negotiable


Physician Contract Negotiations: Indemnification Clauses and “Hold Harmless” Wording
What indemnification clauses and "hold harmless" wording in physician employment contracts mean, & how doctors should limit liability & risk


Physician Contract Negotiations: Red Flags To Look for and Avoid in an Employment Agreement
Common red flags in physician contracts that doctors should look for, avoid, or clarify before signing an employment agreement for a new job
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