Obviously, you want a nice financial payoff for your skills. After all, they’re worth top dollar by every professional measure. But there are big picture realities to consider, too. Specialty, p....
"Why is it that so many of us think that compensation is only about numbers?" asked one internal medicine resident recently. I stared, not knowing how to immediately answer. After helping thousands of physician....
In light of the rapid growth of new health care industry jobs, medical residents and practicing physicians have a wide range of career opportunities in front of them, and physician compensation remains one of t....
Earning a lot of money won’t make you happy, but not earning enough can sure make you miserable! But how do you know how much is "enough"? Finding the answer that’s right for you begins with underst....
You may be focused on salary when you’re job hunting, but salary alone isn’t an accurate portrayal of compensation. Other elements of a benefits package have significant monetary implications, ....
Like the rockers in Dire Straits’ classic song from the 1980s, many physicians are being courted by prospective employers with what seems to amount to "money for no....
Whether you join a group or hospital staff, charges and work schedules are important factors. Understanding fee structure You’ll likely have no say in the fee structure since it’s already estab....
More than 30 million additional Americans have access to health insurance due to the Affordable Care Act. Anticipated doctor shortage As health care reform and an aging population create a demand for docto....
You’ll find regional differences throughout the U.S. when it comes to food, accents…and average salaries for physician jobs. But you might be surprised to learn that it’s not a region filled ....
Compensation is up for physicians in every specialty, according to the American Medical Group Association’s 2006 Medical Group Compensation and Financial Survey. In 2005,&nbs....
