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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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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


Physician Contract Negotiations: Signing Bonus
Overview of signing bonuses for physicians, average amounts, logistics, clawbacks, taxation, & other tips for negotiating the sign-on bonus


What the FTC Vote to Ban Noncompetes Means for Physicians
Physicians should know about the FTC vote to ban noncompetes, pending legal challenges, who it applies to, and how it affects contracts.


Statistics From Our Salary and Compensation Data for Physicians
Aggregate data on physician salary and compensation including average pay, benefits, PTO including vacation, sick, and CME days, & more


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.
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