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Medical Career/Personal Development for Physicians
  • Should these physicians join a union?


    I'm one of several physicians employed by a hospital. None of us are supervisors. When we asked for a raise, the hospital cut off negotiations and threatened to fire us. Can we form a union to negotiate for better wages?

    Look out for employment contract snags


    Be careful, because the terms of this agreement can have a profound impact on your career.

    You don't have to be perfect


    Doctors are hard on themselves; give yourself a break.

    Employed? What your boss wants from you


    You think you're doing great—but does your boss agree? Here's how to know what the practice leader expects of you.

    Job sharing: Flexibility has a price


    Some doctors are doing it successfully, but costs and logistics can make it a challenge. Here's what to watch for.

    Can a broken promise negate a noncompete?


    My employer reneged on his promise to offer me a partnership after three years as an associate. Instead, he offered me a productivity bonus, and I accepted it. For the next four years I stayed with the practice, and now I want to find a new job. Am I still bound by the original noncompete agreement I signed when I joined the practice? It says I can't work in the area for two years after I leave.

    Can a contract bind you outside your job?


    I plan to start my own strictly fee-for-service practice but continue to work part time for my present employer. In that position, I belong to several health plans. Does being on the panels of these plans obligate me to accept their members in my own practice?

    Recovering from a setback


    From the Editor

    Making better decisions


    Personal Best

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