Transitioning to Life After Residency

Presented by:

Lorna Lindsey

Needs Assessment

Begin With Goals And Work Backwards

UnderstandWho You AreHow You Like To Function

Myers Briggs Type Indicator TestIndispensable To Self-AnalysisAvailable For Self-Administration On

Internet

Two Levels Of Self-Examination

Level 1 – IntrospectionFundamentals Of Who You Are And

How You Like To FunctionDo You Live to Work Or Work To Live?

Level 2 – External FactorsDoes Your Job Allow You To Pursue

Hobbies And Personal Interests?Money/Time-OffResearch/Time With Patients

Intangible Needs

AchievementSuccessCompetenceAutonomy And PowerFreedom And SecurityPrestige And Recognition

Tangible Needs

Money

Free Time

Work Environment

Special Medical Interests

Personal Needs

Spouse’s ExpectationsDemands Of Practice vs. Demands Of SpouseHe/She Satisfied With Location?

Family NeedsSpecial EducationElder Care

Interests: Religion – Education - Recreation

Tools For LocatingPractice Opportunities

Classifieds

Direct Mail Advertising

Internet

Networking

Search Firms

Locum Tenens

Society/Residency Program Placement Services

PracticeMatch

Classifieds

Designed To Generate LeadsDo Not Provide Actual Job Descriptions

SourcesGeneral Medical JournalsState & County Medical Society

PeriodicalsSpecialty Clinical Publications

May Already Be FilledDirect Mail

Internet

Rapidly Growing ResourceJobs Are CurrentFaster Form Of CommunicationKey To Success – Taking &

Sustaining InitiativeLegwork Required

Medical SocietyPlacement Services

Listings Not ServicesMust Be Member Provide

List Of Job OpeningsList Of Physicians’ Names (Some Provide Abbreviated CVs)

Networking

Discover Opportunities & Make Yourself Known Through Word Of Mouth

Attending Physicians & Former Residents

Allied Health Professions And Pharmaceutical Representatives

Introductions Serve As Implied Recommendations

Private Placement Services

Agency Personnel Find & Pursue Opportunities For YouStaffed By Motivated Professionals

Free – Fees Paid By Employers

Legwork Done For You

Evaluating Search Firms

How Long In Business?

Who Pays Fee?

Geographic Coverage Area?

Types Of Practices Represented?

Guaranteed Confidentiality?

Can you talk with physicians previously placed by the firm?

Locum Tenens

Real World Experience

Diverse Practice Settings

Variety Of Locations

Schedule That Fits Your Lifestyle

Tool For Locating Practice Opportunities

Broadens Clinical Exposure

Overhead-Free Income

Freedom & Flexibility

Malpractice Insurance

Types of Coverage Claims Made Tail Occurrence

Coverage Limits Per Claim And Aggregate

Licensing

States Have Different Rules And Regulations

Costs Differ

Processing Time Varies

Get Notarized Copies Of Important Documents

DEA Registration

Allow Time For Processing

Post Office Cannot Forward Renewal Packet

No Grace Period For Renewals

Expires After Three Years

Choosing Your Practice

One Of The Most Important Decisions Of Your Career

Never Too Soon To Gather Information

Over 50% Of Young Physicians Change Practices Within Two Years Of Training

Know And Understand Your Options