Electronic Book: Available as an E-Book. Does not require special software or hardware.
Publisher/Language: Astute Physician/English
Product Description: Medical schools equip their students with little, if any, formal training in the legal or business concerns of practicing medicine. Many young physicians are filled with fear and anxiety about seeking their first “real” job. This primer was written with the young physician in mind. It was designed to be a quick and easy read. It will help any physician understand the complex concepts of a physician employment contract and prepare one to negotiate with a potential employer.
About the Author: Dr. Relief Jones, III is a board-certified ophthalmologist/glaucoma specialist in San Antonio, Texas. A graduate of Stanford University and the Duke University School of Medicine, he completed internship at Tulane University, residency at the University of Texas-San Antonio, and clinical and research fellowships at the Harvard Medical School. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas-San Antonio. Dr. Jones has published multiple journal articles and enjoys speaking to residents, fellows, and other physicians.
Customer Reviews
“There is nothing more daunting than negotiating your employment contract. With this book, I felt I had a heavy-weight negotiator in my corner!”
-Tom Jennings, M.D., Dowagiac, Michigan
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