Job search articles for health professional students, residents, and clinicians, including employment preparation, contracts, interviews, career transitions, and early career planning.
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Many physicians believe leadership roles mean a pay cut, but data shows administrative positions often offer equal or higher compensation across specialties.
Krystal Lin, MD
Updated June 4, 2025 by Krystal Lin, MD
What changes are proposed to non-competes, how changes might affect physicians and other professionals, and ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated May 2, 2023 by Greg Care
The saying goes that looking for a job is a nine-to-five job in itself, and ... Read more
Elizabeth Hines
Updated June 22, 2022 by Elizabeth Hines
After years of dedication to the specialty area and with just a few months left ... Read more
Gabrielle Baglino
Updated June 22, 2022 by Gabrielle Baglino
You have worked hard through college, medical school, and your residency. Now you can see ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated November 27, 2022 by William Burnett
There’s a common misconception that nonclinical careers are suitable only for mid- to late-career physicians ... Read more
Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Updated June 22, 2022 by Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
In your second or third year of residency or fellowship, your smartphone will suddenly start ... Read more
Monya De
Updated October 23, 2022 by Monya De
Each year, thousands of residents in their final year of residency have the daunting task ... Read more
Ryan Bucci
Updated August 18, 2022 by Ryan Bucci
Read about steps 1 and 2 in Part 1 of this series here. Read about ... Read more
PracticeLink
Updated June 26, 2022 by PracticeLink
Read about steps 1 and 2 in Part 1 of this series here. Read about ... Read more
PracticeLink
Updated June 26, 2022 by PracticeLink
You most likely believe the best time to start your medical job search is late ... Read more
Robert Felberg
Updated June 26, 2022 by Robert Felberg
Read about steps 1 and 2 in Part 1 of this series here. Read about ... Read more
PracticeLink
Updated June 26, 2022 by PracticeLink
Read about steps 1 and 2 in Part 1 of this series here. Right now, ... Read more
PracticeLink
Updated June 26, 2022 by PracticeLink
When you are in medical school, your job search may feel like a project that’s ... Read more
PracticeLink
Updated June 26, 2022 by PracticeLink
Are you experiencing clinician burnout? Do you bring your patients’ emotional and physical burdens home ... Read more
Meredith Castin
Updated August 21, 2026 by Meredith Castin
One of the most common mistakes young physicians make when taking a job is accepting ... Read more
Melissa Byington
Updated November 27, 2022 by Melissa Byington
You’ve earned your medical degree, worked your way through your residency or fellowship program, and ... Read more
Melissa Byington
Updated June 26, 2022 by Melissa Byington
Interviews are often stressful—even for those who have gone on countless interviews. The best way ... Read more
Melissa Byington
Updated August 8, 2022 by Melissa Byington
Make sure to check out Part I here! Today’s article takes a closer look at ... Read more
Jennifer Colagiovanni
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jennifer Colagiovanni
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