CME - AMA Ed Hub StepsForward Module—7 Steps for Evaluating Practice Opportunities
Practicing medicine in a positive, supportive environment is the foundation for a truly joyful career—but a job that is the wrong fit can lead to burnout and the need for disruptive job changes. Learn how to Identify available practice settings and how each setting may affect your experience, develop a framework for critically assessing physician support, electronic health records, culture, and compensation at a given organization; and clarify your priorities to help you tailor your job search in this Ed Hub StepsForward CME module.
Physicians, particularly those recently out of training, may feel overwhelmed when faced with critically evaluating their options in the job market. Medical training, with a competitive admissions process and match system, can condition physicians to develop an “I'll take anything I can get” attitude. But when searching for a job as a practicing clinician, it is important to adjust this mindset: you are in high demand and have many options. Your job is not to convince every practice to hire you, but to engage in an honest and open conversation with prospective employers to find a truly great fit.
A stepwise approach to identifying and evaluating job opportunities can empower physicians to find jobs that match their priorities. Finding and evaluating a physician job requires effort, but few investments can offer such a rewarding payoff: a fulfilling career in a position that fits your needs.
Seven STEPS for Evaluating Practice Opportunities
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Identify Your Priorities - What Do You Want to Do?
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Identify Your Priorities - How and Where Do You Want to Do It?
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Understand the Practice Settings Available
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Start Your Search
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Ask Questions
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Appraise Compensation
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Review Your Contract and Negotiate Based on Your Priorities
To learn more about each step and earn CME go to the AMA Ed Hub.
Full Link: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/module/2767098