The Importance of Internal Appeal Mechanisms
I’ve written before about the risks residents and fellows take by not utilizing the internal ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated February 27, 2025 by Greg Care
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Are Medical Residents and Fellows Employees or Students?
A recent decision out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Mares v. ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated May 5, 2026 by Greg Care
Top 5 Steps If You Are Placed on Residency Remediation
Many residents and fellows in graduate medical education programs who reach out to me for ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated May 5, 2026 by Greg Care
Legal Matters: Joining a Board
Congratulations! You have graduated from residency and are establishing yourself in your local community. Now ... Read more
William H. Burnett
Updated June 26, 2022 by William H. Burnett
Legal Matters: Employment Contract Basics
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
How to Get Legal Help
As you move along your journey to become a medical professional, eventually you are going ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated August 8, 2022 by William Burnett
Legal Matters: Institutional Action Basics
Updated December 20, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. The Student ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated August 21, 2026 by William Burnett
Legal Matters: Lease Basics for Students
Congratulations, you have been accepted to the school of your choice! Your school is in another ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated June 23, 2022 by William Burnett
Residency Applicants Beware! Make Sure You Understand the Match Participation Agreement
With Match Week approaching, this is an exciting and hectic time. As you prepare for ... Read more
James P. Holloway
Updated June 26, 2022 by James P. Holloway
Physician Employment Contracts Part II: The Story Continues
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
Physician Employment Contracts: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
In both hospital[1] and group practice settings, physicians are regularly asked to sign employment contracts that ... Read more
Jennifer Colagiovanni
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jennifer Colagiovanni
Pirating Test Prep Material Doesn’t Pay
In the 21st century, piracy is more common in cyberspace than on the high seas. What are the risks and consequences of using or selling counterfeit test prep materials? An SDN Report.
Helena Bachmann
Updated August 21, 2026 by Helena Bachmann
