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How Can Physicians Ask For & Get a Raise?
Physicians often find themselves earning a similar income year after year, or even a bit less. Many struggle through this, but years ago a mentor shared a few tactics to improve the playing field. Some of these options may be intuitive, but without directly asking for an increase in compensation, you will be in the same position twelve months from now.
Read moreToday’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 more15 Health Care Careers Which Do Not Require a College Degree
The growth in health care will represent 1 in 4 new jobs over the next seven years, and will have the most rapid employment growth of any employment sector of the U.S. economy
Read moreHow to Get Through School While Holding Down a Job
Working while getting an education is becoming more mainstream in recent years, given the ever-increasing cost of tuition. Industries (especially healthcare) are pushing their employees and providing them with incentives to further their education. Because of this, healthcare workers are […]
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 moreHot Nursing Career: Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Gerontological nurse practitioner job opportunities remain strong. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for all types of nurse practitioners is growing much faster than average rate. Growth is expected to rise by 31% over the […]
Read moreCareer Hacks for Healthcare Practitioners
When you work in the healthcare industry, it is important to take care of yourself so that you can care for your patients. Learning early in the game to relieve stress and maintain a healthy work/life balance is vital. Constantly work to develop your communication and leadership skills that will help you to be successful through your career. Staying current with updated information about your sector in healthcare and taking care of yourself will help you to thrive throughout your career.
Read moreCME Conferences to Attend in 2018
While the options are endless, your time and likely budget are not. Chose wisely. Do your research and ask your colleagues to ensure you are getting the most reward for your time and effort obtaining CME and attending conferences.
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 moreNursing Conferences to Attend in 2018
The weather and your job may seem tedious at this time of year. Spark up your life and career by making plans to attend a conference in a warm, sunny environment.
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