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Balance/satisfaction | Career advancement | Career options | Employment contracts | Residents' careers | Retirement
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Balance/satisfaction
Is the generation gap a growth opportunity?
Younger physicians enter medical school and their careers with a much different take on work-life balance than their teachers, mentors and employers. But each generation brings strengths to the workplace.
April ’08
Physicians practice putting mind over matter
Meditation techniques help physicians maintain an open outlook (January 2008)
No-frills space gives docs luxury of time (September 2007)
Job-share works as internists balance work and home
It's not for everyone, but limited hours and patient load pays off for one unique practice and its patients. (April 2006)
Rediscovering the need for personal renewal
Physicians who carve out time to exercise and pursue non-medical interests may lead healthier, more balanced lives. (December 2005)
Dual-doctor couples learn to make time for each other
While juggling the demands of career and children, many physicians pay too little attention to their spouse. (July-August 2004)
Physicians reach out to help the underserved
Physician-volunteers rally communities to establish clinics for uninsured patients and use their skills overseas. (April 2004)
Why compassion is such an important part of practice
Physicians needs to use compassion to help heal patients and tap their own source of professional satisfaction. (December 2003)
Letters
More on efforts to revitalize internal medicine. (November 2003)
Young internists: Working part-time works for them
Giving up a full-time schedule means less income, but it can also bring about big lifestyle rewards for some. (October 2003)
Letters
Readers discuss the future of internal medicine. (September 2003)
Feeling worn down? Take a look at your life
Down time, nonphysician friends and a knack for juggling are just some of the keys to stay invigorated. (Annual Session News 2003)
Tales from the trenches: tips to revitalize your career
A panel of physicians described how they reshaped their careers and practice settings to regain a sense of satisfaction. (May 2003)
For female physicians, balance is an ongoing struggle
While few women complain about overt discrimination, tension about their role in the family still runs high (January 2002)
The secret of happiness for internists
Improving physicians' morale can begin by learning the secrets of satisfied internists (July-August 2001)
Five strategies for physicians to overcome burnout
Sick and tired of medical practice? A refreshed self, not greener pastures, may be what's needed. (March 2001)
Write this down: ways to overcome burnout
Keeping a journal can be an ideal way to relieve stress (July/August 1999)
Steps we can take to regain professional satisfaction
Devote yourself to developing thankfulness, empathy, self-care, fun and friendships (March 2000)
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Career advancement
For physicians in search of an edge, MBAs are an answer
While some want to avoid mistakes that colleagues have made, others are looking for a new perspective (March 2003)
Analyzing job opportunities: a checklist
Tips to make the most of interviews and to determine when a position is a good fit (October 2001)
To succeed in medicine, try learning 'the rules'
Workplace etiquette and politics, as well as financial savvy, can be just as important as clinical skills (October 2001)
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Career options
Women pick up slack as males exit from primary care (October 2007)
Tales from the trenches: tips to revitalize your career
A panel of physicians described how they reshaped their careers and practice settings to regain a sense of satisfaction. (May 2003)
Working part time: Can it fit into your practice?
While a part-time schedule offers career flexibility, you need to consider issues like pay, benefits, call and support staff. (July-August 2002)
Wanted: physicians interested in clinical research
While you'll have to retool parts of your practice to meet new challenges, you can expect payoffs—including new revenues (April 2002)
Fed up, some doctors turn to 'boutique medicine'
Despite ethical and legal concerns, physicians say they love the new model (October 2001)
When clinical practice isn't enough, some physicians find new careers
The job market for ex-clinicians is brisk—if you have the right stuff (March 2001)
How to sell your medical degree in the job market
For physicians to succeed in the business world, education must be coupled with experience (March 2001)
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Employment contracts
Job hunting? College guide offers negotiating tips
While you don't want to seem pushy, you need to work out all the details before you sign a contract (March 2003)
Look carefully before you sign that first contract
Before committing, residents should scrutinize pay, non-compete clauses and partnership options (December 2001)
Getting ready to sign a contract? Read these tips
To protect yourself in employment negotiations, get everything in writing and retain a lawyer to help (May 2001)
Seven things internists need to know about signing contracts
All too often, experts say, physicians fail to examine the details of a contract before signing on the dotted line (September 2000)
Negotiating a doctor-friendly contract
How to avoid unpleasant surprises before you sign on the dotted line (June 1999)
Pay issues to consider before signing a contract
Some advice and warnings for those searching for their first job in today's competitive market (April 1997)
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Residents' career issues
Look carefully before you sign that first contract
Before committing, residents should scrutinize pay, non-compete clauses and partnership options (December 2001)
How to find a job after training that you really want
Tips for finding job leads and evaluating opportunities (September 2001)
Getting ready to sign a contract? Read these tips
To protect yourself in employment negotiations, get everything in writing and retain a lawyer to help (May 2001)
Subspecialty vs. general medicine: Which path is right for you?
Tips to help guide your career choices (October 2000)
A look at five career options in internal medicine
A panel of internists speak candidly about the pros and cons of several career choices (September 2000)
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Retirement
Tips to survive when a physician retires
With an aging workforce and tight reimbursements, practices face some tough choices (September 2002)
Working part time: Can it fit into your practice?
While a part-time schedule offers career flexibility, you need to consider issues like pay, benefits, call and support staff. (July-August 2002)
One doctor's prescription for a healthy retirement
To get the most out of retirement, physicians need to do some serious planning (June 2000)
With retirement, it's never too early to start planning
Looking ahead is key to organizing your financial future and preparing your retirement activities (April 1999)
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