Career Countdown
As fellows approach their final year of training, we hear a lot of the same questions…
When should you begin your permanent job search during fellowship? What is the best resource for finding a community that fits your personal and professional life? How about contract negotiations?
We want to help! Here is our step-by-step guide to help you prepare for your search, find that dream job, and land it.
The following articles are arranged into 3-month sections, counting down to your future start date, so you can plan ahead or read as you need!
Good Call Advice
16-12 months prior to practice
1 Obtain salary information for your specialty in areas you are interested in.
2020 Physician Compensation Reports
You've worked hard throughout medical school, then residency, and now fellowship. How will that reflect in your salary and benefits?Register to Read 
2 Identify your personal needs and desires (community, schools, cost of living)
Communities and Living Costs
Where in the world will your career take you? From big cities to wide open spaces, the US offers an abundance of options.Register to Read
3 Evaluate your professional needs and goals (location, climate, practice type, etc.)
Sneak Peek: A Day In The Life
Fellowship provides a lot of great insight, but what does clinical practice look like in other locations or settings?Click to Read 
Good Call Advice
12-8 months prior to practice
4 Search for job openings in the areas you are interested in
Searching for your ideal job
There is a vast array of employers and jobs in the US to choose from - where do you start? Here are some tips to get the ball rolling... ? Click to Read
5 Create or update your dynamic and professional CV and cover letter
5 tips for a great CV (and cover letters, too!)
Your CV is often the first contact you have with potential employers. Instead of just dusting off the old CV you have and sending it out, here are 5 tips to help you create a CV that will make a real impressionRegister to Read
6 Display your personal brand from your new CV across online platforms and build an online social media community.
Social Media for Physicians
Social media has evolved into a valuable tool that can be used to educate, collaborate and advocate, and can often be a great creative outlet. It can also be the first impression you give to employers, so it's a good idea to be intentional with your online identityRegister to Read
Good Call Advice
8-3 months prior to practice
7 Prepare for phone, virtual and onsite interviews
Interview like a pro!
You found the job, submitted a stellar CV, and now they want to meet you? No pressure - it's nothing you and a little preparation can't handle!Register to Read
8 Have an understanding of employment contracts and your offer priorities, and locate a lawyer in the state to review the agreement
Employment Contracts and Negotiations
Signing your first employment agreement is arguably one of the most important parts about landing your first permanent position.Register to Read
9 Obtain your credentialing packet from MLS for privileges and apply for new licenses 3 months prior to practice
Licensing and Privileges
Time to start planning for your license. Here's a table indicating the average amount of time to get a state license. Some states also participate in the Interstate License Compact.* See below to learn more about eligibility to participate.Click to Read
Good Call Advice
3 months prior to practice
10 This time will be spent confirming privileges and professional insurance are in place, potentially relocating to a new state and getting to know your new colleagues
Credentialing 101
Fellowship provides a lot of great insight, but what does clinical practice look like in other locations or settings?Click to Read
Do you know what your CMS account says?
Fellowship provides a lot of great insight, but what does clinical practice look like in other locations or settings?Register to Read
How to read a COI
Fellowship provides a lot of great insight, but what does clinical practice look like in other locations or settings?Register to Read
