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Physician Career Resources Blog
View all postsTop Reasons Physician Candidates Don't Get Contacted
By Daniel Hadley - February 10, 2015
Lack of Board Certification Being board certified is increasingly more important for physicians today than it was 15 or 20 years ago. The advancements in technology and changes in best practices for
Career Options for International Medical Graduates
By Christiana Davis, MD - February 6, 2015
The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), through its program of certification, assesses whether physicians graduating from medical schools outside the US are ready to enter
What to Do When a Patient Threatens to Sue
By Rachel Ragosa - February 2, 2015
Most people choose a career in medicine because they enjoy caring for others. Even with the best of intentions, things can go wrong. As a result, a patient may become angry and threaten to sue. It
Top 15 Things I Wish I Knew Before Medical School
By Susan Kerrigan, MD - January 29, 2015
Medical school is expensive! I went to an out-of-state school instead of staying at my in-state school for the prestige. You will learn the same knowledge and still be called a doctor once you graduate,
Tips for IMGs' First Job Search
By Christiana Davis, MD - January 6, 2015
Every year, thousands of foreign doctors come to the United States with the hope of landing that elusive job. Often times, they do this without counting the cost, and there are unanticipated challenges
A New Year for the J-1 Visa Program
By Lance Will - December 29, 2014
People joined cultural exchange programs in the United States in order to obtain specialist training. The J-1 Visa Program is a great way for physicians and other individuals working in the United
Balancing Medicine and Motherhood
By Susan Kerrigan, MD - December 16, 2014
We all did well in high school, went for the best college we could get into, made great grades, and worked even harder in medical school to get that coveted residency. What is the difference between
Residency Match Tips for International Medical Graduates
By Ayesha Khan, MD - December 5, 2014
International learning and job experience usually increase your competitive advantage over domestic applicants in most business fields like marketing, finance, and human resource. Unfortunately, this
NHSC Loan Repayment Requirements and Benefits
By Daniel Hadley - December 1, 2014
An Opportunity for Primary Care Professionals to Eliminate Student Loan Debt and Serve the Community There is always a lot of activity in the medical industry and the last several years were no exception.
Residency Training Challenges for International Medical Graduates
By Christiana Davis, MD - November 25, 2014
Because of the healthcare reform (also known as the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare), an additional 32 million Americans are insured. Despite such an increase in demand, according to the U.S. Department
