Adventures In Medicine: Doctor Career

Can Social Media Jeopardize Your Physician Career?

Adriana Tobar MD — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:51:23 +0000

By now, it’s common knowledge that people should be careful about what they post to social media sites — especially job seekers. But if you’re a resident or physician, you need to be especially careful because of HIPPA. Again, this seems like common sense. But the more popular social media becomes, the more the lines are [...]

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Can Social Media Jeopardize Your Physician Career?

How Long Does the Physician Job Search Process REALLY Take?

Adriana Tobar MD — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:57:09 +0000

No matter how much of a procrastinator you are, I highly recommend getting a head start on your physician job search. I’ve seen too many residents try to cram their job search into a 1-3 month time span, and the results are hardly ever ideal. Just How Long Does the Physician Job Search Process Take? [...]

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How Long Does the Physician Job Search Process REALLY Take?

Is Your Anxiety About the Physician Interview Process Normal?

Dr. Goodhook — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:17:22 +0000

Dear Dr. Goodhook, I’m preparing myself for the job search process (refining my CV, starting on some cover letter templates, etc.), and already, I’m nervous about my first interview. Is this normal? I won’t even be starting the application process for a few more months. Do you have any advice about what I should do [...]

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Is Your Anxiety About the Physician Interview Process Normal?

6 Steps to Finding the Ideal Amount of Income for Any Physician

Dr. Goodhook — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:06:01 +0000

Of all of the questions I’m asked on a regular basis, “How much should I be earning?” seems to be the most popular among new physicians. Many of them live in fear that they’ll accept an offer that’s far too low, or they’ll find out that their peers are actually earning much more. The horror! [...]

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6 Steps to Finding the Ideal Amount of Income for Any Physician

The One Skill That Can Make or Break Your Medical Career

Adriana Tobar MD — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:23:21 +0000

“Patient-centered care” is a phrase that’s reached buzzword status… we hear it so often that it can be easy to ignore. But the fact is, patient-centeredness is one of the four key physician leadership competencies that most of today’s hiring organizations look for. One of the biggest components of patient-centered care is empathy. To make [...]

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The One Skill That Can Make or Break Your Medical Career

How to Blow Your Chances After a Physician Interview

Dr. Goodhook — Mon, 07 May 2012 08:18:45 +0000

I’ve rambled at length about the importance of the physician interview, but there’s another component that’s often overlooked: post-interview follow up. I suppose there isn’t a better feeling than marching into an interview, putting your best toe forward, and waltzing off with a sense of pride and certainty. Your physician interview went splendid, and you [...]

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How to Blow Your Chances After a Physician Interview

Military Medical Scholarship Program: A Smart Way to Avoid Debt

Allison Hickman — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:31:44 +0000

As a soon-to-be-graduating resident, I’m currently knee-deep in the unknowns and uncertainties of beginning my career in rehabilitation medicine. But, as a Health Professions Scholarship recipient courtesy of the US NAVY, I certainly have one less thing to worry about — repaying medical school loan debt. After chatting with my fellow non-military residents about post-graduation [...]

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Military Medical Scholarship Program: A Smart Way to Avoid Debt

5 Ways to Pay Off Burdensome Medical Student Loan Debt Fast

Muhammad Akbar M.D. — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:18:57 +0000

Here’s a figure that you’ve probably seen a zillion times: 79% of graduating medical students carry at least $100,000 in student loan debt, and 59% of those graduates carry over $150,000 in student loan debt. Those numbers are hard to swallow, but they’re also easy to ignore. Here’s a figure that I like better: Monthly [...]

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5 Ways to Pay Off Burdensome Medical Student Loan Debt Fast

Are You Prepared for Dramatic Shifts Post-Residency? (Part 2)

Adriana Tobar MD — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:23:22 +0000

Earlier this week, I wrote about the ways in which residents’ lives change dramatically during the transition to practice. For many, this transition feels like a complete 180. (If you missed the post, check it out here.) As promised, I’m going to devote today’s post to introducing the concept of a “Life After Residency Alliance,” [...]

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Are You Prepared for Dramatic Shifts Post-Residency? (Part 2)

Are You Prepared for Dramatic Shifts Post-Residency? (Part 1)

Adriana Tobar MD — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:19:08 +0000

The more I talk to new physicians who are transitioning into practice, the more I realize how many substantial life and career shifts occur post-residency. I experienced these changes myself several years ago, but it’s taken me a while to fully process them and realize how they’ve affected my life. In fact, it would be [...]

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Are You Prepared for Dramatic Shifts Post-Residency? (Part 1)