Nephrology Blog
Organizing Your Job Search with a Job Search Tracker
As you approach your second year of training, many of you may be getting serious about your job search. This is the perfect time to create and utilize a job search tracker to help you stay organized. Any spreadsheet application should work well for this purpose, and it should be easily accessible to you throughout your day. This might seem like an oversimplification, but it is quite easy to make mistakes when you are on the job hunt and trying to recall which practice you have spoken to, which one you are waiting to hear from, and which one [...]
The Importance of Social Media & Your Job Search
Social media platforms have continued to evolve and become an increasingly popular way to connect with your peers & potential employees. As you begin your job search, it’s important to understand the role your social media accounts will play in your journey. Putting in the extra effort to button up your digital footprint could put you one step ahead of your competition in the job market. As practices begin to build a more robust online and social presence it only makes sense that you as a prospective employee should do the same. Be Sure to Deep Clean Existing Social [...]
Job Choices in the Kidney Community
As you start to prioritize your needs and prepare for your job search, how do you decide what career path is best for you? The American Society of Nephrology surveys nephrology fellows every year so you can see what your colleagues are electing to do. Their most recent survey shows fellows are choosing private practice 2 to 1 over academic medicine and roughly 15% of survey respondents opted to do additional fellowships - primarily interventional nephrology, critical care and transplant. Here are some thoughts on some common job choices to help get you thinking about what you want for [...]
Physician Contracts: What to Expect
You've made it through the interview process, and you've been offered the job - congratulations! Physician contracts typically contain many details to protect the practice or hospital you're joining. It's incredibly important that you spend the necessary time reviewing your contract to ensure your offer is fair and what you're expecting. Salary: In addition to your base salary, if applicable, your contract should state how long it will be guaranteed without adjustments. You may be offered an incentive payment for productivity - it's important to understand how your performance will be measured and what you'll need to do to [...]