Transitioning to Life After Residency Presented by: Lorna Lindsey

Needs Assessment  Begin With Goals And Work Backwards  Understand  Who You Are  How You Like To Function  Myers Briggs Type Indicator Test  Indispensable To Self-Analysis  Available For Self-Administration On Internet

Two Levels Of Self-Examination  Level 1 – Introspection  Fundamentals Of Who You Are And How You Like To Function  Do You Live to Work Or Work To Live?  Level 2 – External Factors  Does Your Job Allow You To Pursue Hobbies And Personal Interests?  Money/Time-Off  Research/Time With Patients

Intangible Needs  Achievement  Success  Competence  Autonomy And Power  Freedom And Security  Prestige And Recognition

Tangible Needs  Money  Free Time  Work Environment  Special Medical Interests

Personal Needs  Spouse’s Expectations  Demands Of Practice vs. Demands Of Spouse  He/She Satisfied With Location?  Family Needs  Special Education  Elder Care  Interests: Religion – Education - Recreation

Tools For Locating Practice Opportunities  Classifieds  Direct Mail Advertising  Internet  Networking  Search Firms  Locum Tenens  Society/Residency Program Placement Services  PracticeMatch

Classifieds  Designed To Generate Leads  Do Not Provide Actual Job Descriptions  Sources  General Medical Journals  State & County Medical Society Periodicals  Specialty Clinical Publications  May Already Be Filled  Direct Mail

Internet  Rapidly Growing Resource  Jobs Are Current  Faster Form Of Communication  Key To Success – Taking & Sustaining Initiative  Legwork Required

Medical Society Placement Services  Listings Not Services  Must Be Member  Provide  List Of Job Openings  List 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 You  Staffed 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