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Today’s Career Choices in Medicine: Chaotic Systems
What do you want to be when you grow up? Almost no one ends up being the type of doctor he or she was at the beginning. Private practice physicians end up as hospitalists, soloists end up in large groups, […]
Read moreTop 10 Barriers Facing Healthcare Recruiters
The recruitment industry can be a challenging field. In fact, it’s no surprise that 80% of the people who enter the industry fail within the first two years, never to be seen again. Certainly, there are positive aspects to being […]
Read moreAs a Physician These are the Qualities I Value in a Recruiter
When answers are needed or clarification required, the kind of recruiter I like to work with digs in and finds the honest answers. Fostering a long-term relationship over the quick win is a recipe for mutually beneficial collaboration.
Read moreNew Laws Affecting Your Recruitment Strategies
Whether or not you’re in a jurisdiction that bans requesting salary or criminal history, the trends may benefit your institution in ways you hadn’t considered. If new laws are coming your way, it might be wise to start planning for compliance sooner, rather than later.
Read moreWhy I Still Love Medicine
Even though the media often portrays physicians as burned out and barely hanging on, this is not the reality for most who work in healthcare. Each physician has his or her reasons for choosing medicine, and I wanted to share a few of my own…
Read moreSelling Relocation to Attract Top Talent
As the job market continues to grow and applicants who are willing to relocate have a larger array of choices, how can you attract them to your location? What types of information should you be posting in your ads that will drive interest? If you’re in a larger market, point to more opportunity; in a smaller market, discuss more of a neighborhood feel. Whether it’s community values or a big city, there will be candidates attracted to what you offer.
Read moreFive Tips to Bow Out Gracefully from Your Healthcare Job
There comes a time in everyone’s professional life when a change of scenery is necessary. Whether you are leaving your job to pursue a new career opportunity or because you are ready to move on from an intolerable work situation, the way in which you handle your departure is likely to follow you for years to come.
Read moreCareer Trends in Allied Health – Spotlight on Fast-Growing Healthcare Jobs
Here are profiles of three fast-growing healthcare jobs that do not require individuals to have a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree.
Read moreThe Expanding Role of Telemedicine
Being part of the telemedicine evolution over the last six years has been an exciting component of medical practice. Several decades ago, I witnessed a pilot project connecting rural hospitals to tertiary centers. This facet of practice is the new […]
Read moreWhy Many Experienced Physicians Prefer Smaller Communities
Practicing medicine in a smaller community is different on many levels. Challenges and opportunities exist, and embracing a career move to a mid-sized or small community is the perfect way to avoid stagnation and reinvigorate a physician’s career.
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