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Pros & Cons of Joining a Large Group Practice

By Gerard DiLeo, MD - April 19, 2018

In the final tally of things, the large group may take away the sovereignty you would enjoy in solo practice, but in return it gives you a better learning experience, associates to save your butt when you get into a jam, and a shared, diluted load of the business chores.

Pros and Cons of Joining a Large Group Practice

3 Tips on How to Quit Your Job Without Burning Bridges

By Crystal Jones RN - April 12, 2018

The good news is you just got that dream job you have been wishing for! Finally you can quit your current job and move on in your career to a job with better benefits and perks. The bad news is, you still need to quit your old job. This article will help you to leave the old job in the best way possible.

3 Tips on Quitting Your Job Without Burning Bridges

How to Choose Between Physician Practice Models

By Gerard DiLeo, MD - April 10, 2018

In deciding which way you might want to practice medicine, you have to make the best decision based on the information you have in the present, and have the foresight to know that the information will be different later on.

How to Choose Between Physician Practice Models

Practical Thoughts On Pursuing A Partnership Track

By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - April 5, 2018

Most of my friends and colleagues speak highly of their time working in a large group and enjoy the perks of partnership. Enhanced income, profit sharing, camaraderie, entrepreneurial activities outside the hospital, and deep ties to the other physicians in the group are definite benefits...

Practical Thoughts On Pursuing A Partnership Track

Is Private Practice for You?

By Gerard DiLeo, MD - March 27, 2018

As both Tom Petty sang and Mel Brooks depicted on screen, “It’s good to be the king.” As the sole proprietor of your own private practice, you really are the king. You embark on building your own empire. Of course, sometimes kings end up with their heads cut off.

How to Turn CME Requirements into Vacation Fun

By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - March 20, 2018

Mandatory CME easily reaches 50 hours per year for many physicians. Add in the maintenance of certification requirements for some specialties and the time commitment, and it can turn into a part-time job just keeping up. That said, why not make it fun? Most, if not all, CME could turn into a vacation experience if you chose wisely.

How to Turn CME Requirements into Vacation Fun

How Can Physicians Ask For & Get a Raise?

By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - March 13, 2018

Physicians often find themselves earning a similar income year after year, or even a bit less. Many struggle through this, but years ago a mentor shared a few tactics to improve the playing field. Some of these options may be intuitive, but without directly asking for an increase in compensation, you will be in the same position twelve months from now.