Physician burnout: It’s not you, it’s your medical specialty
When thinking about becoming a physician, medical students might be interested in knowing which specialties can be considered the most stressful medical jobs.
Physicians in these 10 specialties are less likely to quit
Exclusive AMA data shows fewer doctors plan to leave their jobs soon, a sign of progress on retention. Find out how physician specialties compare.
Steps for leaving the medical profession: When and how to decide to ...
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about steps for leaving the medical profession when you are ready to transition from practice.
Addressing another health care shortage: medical coders
Baptist Health Medical Group in Kentucky and Southern Indiana pays employees to get certified as medical coders. Learn more with the AMA.
Physician & Doctor Job Opportunities | American Medical Association
Whether you’re a medical student, resident or fellow, practicing physician, or re-entering clinical practice, the ability to conduct a successful physician job search when you need to is critical to advancing your career in medicine. As physician career options in the U.S. continue to expand — from academic medicine to private practice, private industry and more — the American Medical ...
For your 1st physician job, know how onboarding pros get started
A regular check-in from medical leadership. A welcome sign. A workspace with necessary IT equipment. Billing system access. If you’re seeking your first physician job post-residency, get your cheat sheet now. Dive deeper: What to look for when onboarding at your first physician job In transition to practice, know these 8 steps for evaluating jobs
Creating a standout medical CV
Learn to write a medical curriculum vitae (CV) to emphasize your discipline-specific professional accomplishments and advance your physician career.
What I wish I knew in residency to think through my first job offer
That doesn’t mean, though, that transitional jobs are always the wrong choice. Dr. Ring said residents with heavy educational debt loads should not discount positions that offer generous medical student-loan repayment and a chance to explore different practice environments.
When seeking new physician job opportunities, follow this advice
Physicians on the lookout for new jobs can benefit from a major health care recruiter’s tips for evaluating practice opportunities.
Want happier doctors? Restoring their practice autonomy is a must
The study’s authors contended that its results show that physician practices and health systems might be able to ameliorate burnout—and hence, its damaging effects—by giving physicians more control over their jobs and workdays, especially over matters for which they ultimately will be held responsible.
