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Tom Harbin

Dr. Tom Harbin earned his M.D. and Cornell University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Wilmer Institute of Johns Hopkins and has practiced for over 40 years. He is the author of several books including The Business Side of Medicine...What Medical Schools Don't Teach You, and with co-author M. Duffy Jones, DVM The Business Side of Veterinary Medicine..What Veterinary Schools Don’t Teach You.

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The Important Considerations for Starting a Career in Medicine

There are many long-term things to think about when choosing your first job after residency.

Tom Harbin

Published on: June 18, 2014

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