Proactively Avoiding a Potential Defamation Lawsuit
Defamation lawsuits, even if won, can permanently damage a physician’s career, often attracting...
Careers
Why Physicians Are Opening Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Owning a medical practice generates significant income for many physicians. Along those lines, a...
Low Starting Salaries Affect Female Physicians’ Future Earnings
Although women comprise 50% of first-year medical school students in the US and about 33% of...
How Physicians Can Achieve an Optimal Contract
Contract negotiations can be a source of stress for both new and veteran physicians. Although many...
Dr. MedLaw: Restrictive Covenant
Q: All the employed doctors at my hospital, even those who were not up for contract renewal, just...
Growing Number of New Physicians Seeking Work-Life Balance
A growing number of new physicians are focused on finding positions in which they can achieve a...
Understanding and Managing a Non-Compete Covenant
Restrictive non-compete covenants, also known as non-compete agreements, commonly appear in...
“Physician Assistant” to “Physician Associate”: What’s in a Name?
As of May 2021, the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) House of Delegates passed a...
LGBTQ+ Residents Face Workplace Discrimination
Despite the many strides gained by the LGBTQ+ community, it still faces daily discrimination and...
Female Physicians Still Earning Less Than Male Counterparts
Female physicians continue to find that they receive lower compensation than their male...
Should Physicians Consider Disability Insurance?
In the medical profession, you witness firsthand how a person’s life can change in an instant due...
Five Opportunities for Physician Career Growth and Development
When looking for ways to advance your medical career, it can often be beneficial to explore new...
