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By Blake Conner - January 2, 2024
For 11 years HospitalRecruiting has been a professional resource for healthcare job seekers and employers alike. Here are our top-performing articles of 2023.
Finance Tips for Residency Graduates
By Danielle Kelvas, MD - May 11, 2023
You've graduated your residency program and after years of paying, it's finally time to start earning. Before lying on your bed of cash however, review these best practice financial health tips for new physicians!
Healthy Habits for Physicians and Residents to Avoid Burnout
By Danielle Kelvas, MD - February 22, 2023
Over half of U.S. physicians and residents suffer from burnout. Danielle Kelvas, MD, offers tips on how to recognize and prevent burnout by prioritizing self-care, setting healthy boundaries, and staying connected with colleagues.
What No One Tells You About Financial Health in Medical School and Residency
By Danielle Kelvas, MD - January 11, 2023
Medical school and residency are major financial burdens for those in healthcare, and neither program is going to teach you how to stay in good financial health through the process. In this article, Danielle Kelvas, MD, offers insight from her own experience in both on how to keep your finances in order during this difficult time.
How to Successfully Change Your Specialty During Residency
By Danielle Kelvas, MD - June 15, 2022
Though there are no clear statistics on the exact number, many physicians opt to switch specialties over the course of their career. Some start even earlier and decide to switch during residency. Though it can seem like a daunting process, here are tips on the best way to navigate swapping specialties as a resident.
Understanding Rank Order List (ROL)
By Tiffany McPherson - January 6, 2022
After finishing your residency application, it is finally time to begin on your Rank Order List (ROL). Understanding how the algorithm works and considering many different factors in this process is crucial, because a Match is considered a binding contract. This article contains helpful guidelines for navigating your ROL.
What to Expect at a Site Visit
By Shani Saks, DO - November 30, 2021
You've been invited on a site visit to a medical facility you're thinking about joining. While you'll likely be given a tour and rundown of the organization's values, culture, and expectations, you should also be conducting your own research on the facility prior to this visit. To help prepare you for all you need to know, we've compiled a list of what to expect from a typical site visit.
Established and Proven Options for Alleviating Medical Education Debt
By Laura Gilroy, MD - October 7, 2021
The average US residency graduate has accumulated $250k in debt from their medical education. Suffice to say, a high student loan burden is a near certainty for almost all who take the road of a physician. In this post Dr. Laura Gilroy outlines the established methods for resolving medical education debt.
COVID-19 Reduces In-Person Site Visits for Resident Physicians
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - February 4, 2021
For candidates seeking opportunities in common specialties, waiting for an in-person visit may be risky. If an appealing offer is made in-hand, even without an in-person visit, residents and fellows might have no choice but to forgo the traditional site visit and accept.
Moonlighting for Residents
By Laura Gilroy, MD - January 21, 2021
On top of the busy schedules residents tote, many also opt to "moonlight" for extra money. Managing a second job can be difficult when the first is already so strenuous, but this article hopes to shed some light on the how and why that resident physicians can moonlight.