Life after residency : a career planning guide / Melissa T. Berhow, William W. Feaster, John G. Brock-Utne.

Author/creator Berhow, Melissa T.
Other author Feaster, William W.
Other author Brock-Utne, J. G.
Format Electronic
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoCham : Springer, 2022.
Description1 online resource (131 pages)
Supplemental ContentDirect link to eBook
Subjects
Physicians--Vocational guidance.

Contents Intro -- Preface -- Part I: Navigating the Initial Transition -- Part II: Setting Up Shop for the First Time -- Part III: It's a Marathon Not a Sprint: Sustainability and Relevance for Your Career and Life -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Part I: Navigating the Initial Transition -- Chapter 1: Finding the Right Fit -- 1.1 Choosing the Right Location -- 1.2 Practice "Fit" -- 1.3 Practice Types -- 1.3.1 Government Practice -- 1.3.2 University Academic Practices -- 1.3.3 Prepaid Group Practice -- 1.3.4 Private Practice Options -- 1.4 What Can I Expect as a Salary?
Contents Chapter 2: Getting Ready for the Job Search -- 2.1 Why a Curriculum Vitae? -- 2.2 What's in a CV? -- 2.3 The Cover Letter -- 2.4 Letters of Reference -- Chapter 3: Identifying Practice Opportunities -- 3.1 Popular Resources for Job Searches Alumni Networks -- 3.1.1 Association Meetings -- 3.1.2 Residency Program Faculty -- 3.1.3 Online Postings -- 3.1.4 Professional Publications -- 3.1.5 Recruiters -- 3.1.6 Regional Hospitals and Clinics -- 3.1.7 Co-Residents -- 3.2 Real-Life Job Search Examples -- 3.2.1 Staying Close to Home -- 3.2.2 Geography -- 3.2.3 When You Need Not One but Two Jobs ...
Contents 3.2.3.1 Finding a Match for Two -- 3.2.4 Faculty Network -- 3.2.5 Locum Tenens -- 3.3 The Cold Call -- 3.3.1 Things to Do -- 3.3.2 Things Not to Do During the Cold Call -- 3.4 Timing Your Job Search -- Chapter 4: The Interview -- 4.1 Handling Difficult Questions -- 4.2 Preparing for a Variety of Questions -- 4.2.1 Anesthesiology -- 4.2.2 Pediatrics -- 4.2.3 Internal Medicine -- 4.2.4 Surgery -- 4.3 After the Interview -- Chapter 5: Evaluating the Offer -- 5.1 Evaluating the Group -- 5.2 Buy-In -- 5.3 Compensation Systems -- 5.4 Benefits -- 5.5 Comparing Compensation Offers
Contents 5.6 What Else Can You Expect to Negotiate? -- 5.7 Employment Contracts and Other Documents -- Part II: Setting Up Shop for the First Time -- Chapter 6: Medical Staff Credentialing and Privileges -- 6.1 Credentialing -- 6.2 Obtaining Privileges to Practice -- Chapter 7: Obtaining and Maintaining Your Medical License -- 7.1 Obtaining Your Medical License -- 7.2 Maintaining Your Medical License (Recertification) -- 7.3 Continuing Medical Education Information -- 7.4 Specialty Certification -- 7.5 Drug and Alcohol Issues -- Chapter 8: Malpractice Insurance -- 8.1 Types of Malpractice Insurance
Contents 8.2 Premiums Vary by State -- 8.3 Other Determinants of Malpractice Premiums -- 8.4 Other Malpractice Insurance Issues -- 8.5 How Do You Choose a Malpractice Insurance Carrier? -- Chapter 9: Financial Planning for the New Practitioner -- 9.1 Who Are the Sharks? -- 9.2 Insurance -- 9.3 Real Estate Investments -- 9.4 Paying Off Student Loans -- 9.5 Contributing Pre-tax Dollars Toward Retirement -- 9.6 The Basics of Investing -- 9.7 Keeping Up with Inflation -- 9.8 Cash Investments -- 9.9 Bonds -- 9.10 Stocks -- 9.11 Mutual Funds -- 9.12 Exchange Traded Funds -- 9.13 Sample Portfolios
Abstract This 2nd edition has been updated and offers residents an even more useful, step-by-step guide to achieving a successful and fulfilling career in medicine. The book's authors began running seminars at Stanford to advise their residents on various important topics not traditionally taught in medical school or residency, but all essential for establishing a successful career in medicine. These topics include creating a curriculum vitae and landing a great job, financial advice for student loans and retirement planning, understanding malpractice insurance, applying to medical staffs, and other important topics. Each chapter from the previous edition is expanded and updated. New chapters have been added to address the following key topics: EMRs Payment for services Leadership Understanding hospital administration Physician wellness Loaded with sage advice and practical wisdom, Life After Residency, 2nd Edition continues to be an invaluable asset for every resident during the transition from residency to life thereafter.
General note9.14 Dollar-Cost Averaging
General noteIncludes index
Source of descriptionOnline resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 9, 2022).
Issued in other formPrint version: Berhow, Melissa T. Life after Residency. Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, ©2022 9783030933739
ISBN9783030933746 (electronic bk.)
ISBN3030933741 (electronic bk.)
Standard identifier# 10.1007/978-3-030-93374-6

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