Articles
Editor’s Note: D-I-Y Career Repair (posted on 4/1/08)
Robert Posner and Herbert Parris have never met, but they have a lot in common. Both internists, each became frustrated with the “third-party tango” and decided to break out of the mold. Read how they rejuvenated their practices with a little creativity and a lot of moxie.
Second Opinion: ‘Professionalism’ — No Substitute for Medical Ethics (posted on 3/1/08)
Pulmonologist Jerome Arnett Jr. on the folly of so-called medical “professionalism.”
Start It Up: Planning — How to Launch a Practice (posted on 3/1/08)
Our six-part series on everything you need to know to open a practice begins this month with a comprehensive guide to the crucial planning stages. Whether you’re just thinking about starting out on your own, gung-ho to get going, or even running your own practice already, you can’t miss this series.
IdeaLab: ‘Why I Blog’ (posted on 2/1/08)
Rob Lamberts, MD, explains why he keeps an online journal, or “blog,” and whether you should, too.
In Balance: A Family Affair (posted on 2/1/08)
If you think it’s tough being a physician these days, try being a doctor’s spouse or kid. Your family is affected by your challenging, grueling (and, at times, disappointing) choice of career, too. You promised to stick by each other for better or worse. Here’s some help making it work.
Career: To Partner, or Not? (posted on 1/1/08)
That is the question. The answer is different for each physician. Partnership means more money but more headaches — and risk. Here’s how to decide on a path that’s right for you.
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Q & A
Major Commute for Better Wages? (posted 5/1/08)
I live near LAX and want to commute somewhere to do pain medicine four days a week, hopefully to a state income tax-free area where the reimbursement is good.
Selling to a Hospital (posted 3/1/08)
Do you have any information about what to consider when a hospital is interested in buying your practice?
Finding a Different Kind of Job (posted 2/1/08)
I recently changed jobs, becoming a hospitalist.
Thinking About New Ways to Practice (posted 2/1/08)
I have been unable to practice for several years due to a rare disease.
Manager Boot Camp (posted 11/1/07)
I’m thinking about accepting a new job as manager of an ambulatory surgical center (ASC), but I’m not sure my experience is sufficient.
Before I Relocate … (posted 10/1/07)
I am interested in relocating to another state, such as Virginia or Pennsylvania.
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Tools
Closing Practice -- Letter to Patients
If you are closing your practice, you need to let patients know and advise them to find another physician. Here is a letter you can use to get the job...
Closing Practice -- Letter to Patients
If you are closing your practice, you need to let patients know and advise them to find another physician. Here is a letter you can use to get the job...
New Practice Start-up Checklist
Opening a new practice? Here are some of the things you will need to get done before the doors open....
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