Contract negotiations: everything but salary
working through some negotiations on contracts. What are some things that should be negotiated into contracts other than salary? Understand insurance, time off, cme etc. but what are some other non common ancillary things you’ve found beneficial to contracts? Any other general tips on negotiation? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 11, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: 5andten Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
Salary Expectations - Western WA
For a new graduate working at a small animal GP in western WA (think Tacoma/Olympia area) what yearly salary should I be expecting?
I was looking at some of the new grad salary calculators (I think by SAVMA?) but it didn't seem to be the most up-to-date.
Anything I should look into negotiating into a contract? I definitely want to negotiate relocation expenses. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 6, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mircookies Tags: Veterinary Source Type: forums
Contract Ghosting
Is it fairly uncommon for potential academic group employers to completely ghost after sending over a contract?
I wonder if us mid-senior career folk are at a career disadvantage because we know what to question in employment contracts… and it makes some potential employers insecure. Or maybe the majority candidates sign without reviewing contract nitty gritty so they don’t want “headaches.”
Oh hey, restrictive covenants on part time? No thanks
Oh hey, what’s your actual compensation...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 19, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: clement Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
National Guard -- > Med School
Hello,
I am enlisted in the Army National Guard, 3 years into a 6-year contract. I am planning on applying to med school this upcoming year.
Has anyone on here applied and started med school while being enlisted in the National Guard?
Was it easy to get put into med student/non-deployable status? I am going to contact my unit and see if I can be moved to this status, but I'm MOS-qualified as a helicopter mechanic, so I'm not sure they'd move me out of this MOS before my contract is up...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 17, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mmcclai2 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Transfer during/after PGY2
Hi everyone,
I've posted earlier about my situation.
In summery, I'm PGY1 categorical IM resident with a very difficult PD who's also not very involved with the residents. I would like to switch to neurology but this will result in retaliation, harmful recommendations, non-renwal of contract, disciplinary actions for very subjective reasons "unprofessional, unteachable, disrespectful...etc"
Is it possible to transfer (or start over) during PGY2? This way my program can't deny me PGY1...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 6, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: polynexusmorph Tags: General Residency Issues Source Type: forums
What are the highest paying contracts you ’ve seen in the middle of nowhere?
Considering anesthesia and I’m needing some motivation to get through surgery rotations. I’m from the country and plan on working in a rural hospital?
What are the best contracts you all have seen for working in the middle of nowhere ? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 29, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dogruffle01 Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
HOPD Contract help
Hi all. Appreciate any feedback/information especially you guys hospital employed.
I am getting an offer from one of the main hospitals in my area. I am in the Southwest. Cheap COL - I own my house for about $1500/mo for a 2800sf 5br.
Offer is around $400k base guarantee for 2 years. 3rd year and beyond is strictly wRVU. wRVU around $52. Sign on bonus around $30k. Good benefit package (35 days vacation). The two current full time pain docs are my friends (1x is on his 3rd year...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 22, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Inygma Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Contract question - Indemnity Clause and binding arbitration
Negotiating a current contract and was told by my attorney that these are unfavorable for employees especially the indemnity portion, but I don't really grasp this. Why exactly is this the case? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 17, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: apr27 Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
OMFS - Anyone worked for ClearChoice?
Hi all,
Anyone have any experience or feedback on ClearChoice? I signed a contract with a private practice group with track to partnership in 2 years, very flexible in terms of scope, whatever you want to do. Recently heard about ClearChoice from a friend, they advertise working 4 mornings a week with twice as much pay compared to private practice (4.5 days).
Please shed some lights on this if you can. If it's such an amazing deal, why aren't people taking on such jobs?
Thank you. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 17, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bangity Tags: Dental Residents and Practicing Dentists Source Type: forums
Dental Contract Signing
Hello all,
I am getting some contract offers and I’m finishing up Dental School now and I am wondering what does it mean to sign these contracts? I have some of the DSO’s giving an offer and putting an expiration date of like 10 days to sign? One in particular is Aspen and they said I would need to sign to go out for a site visit and if I don’t like it I can back out. Is that true? I was wondering what are the implications of signing the dental contract and what were to happen if you were...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 12, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: The_GRUH Tags: Dental Residents and Practicing Dentists Source Type: forums
Paying pathologists as a W2 vs. 1099
I’ve heard of some groups, not just in Pathology, pay their pathologists on a 1099. What are the pros and cons of this for the employee pathologist?
As a 1099, an employer can more easily fire a pathologist right vs if they were on a W2?
With a 1099, the employer saves a good chunk of money as they don’t have to pay taxes for their employee.
Anything else should one know before signing a contract where you will be a 1099?
If you are in a practice and you function just like an employee...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 8, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MetroPath Tags: Pathology Source Type: forums
Assisted living contracts
Does anyone have any information or guidance on WHAT contracts or language to have in place when contracting with an assisted living/nursing home as a mobile podiatrist? I have been doing this awhile (side job), but only as a contractor. I have realized I have been giving away a HUGE percentage by not securing these contracts on my own. The problem is that I am missing the piece of knowledge of: 1. Do I give them a general ABN? 2. A contract that makes that details the primary care...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 8, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: D W Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
SDG job consideration-Predatory or the norm?
I’m looking into EM attending jobs in a new city and wanted to get feedback regarding an SDG job that I’ve come across.
Medium cost of living city with a stable private democratic group that has had the hospital system contract for 30+ years. They have a stable contract with a specific health system staffing 3 of their hospitals in the metroplex.
Partnership track: sweat equity buy-in for 2 years with a base salary of $220k for 1620 hours/year. W2 with subsidized health insurance, fully...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 5, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: rufio79 Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
Medical mad libs
Cyclist who lost sight after fast food meal targets Paris Paralympics
Inspiring story, but I’m scratching my head over the medicine.
Patients eats at ________ fast food restaurant and contracts ________ e coli. Develops multi system organ failure due to __________. Receives expensive/experimental treatment __________ and survives, but is now blind. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 3, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Jabbed Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
Indemnification clause: please help..
Indemnification clause: what are your thoughts on having this in a contract?
My understanding is that it puts me at huge risk for liability and malpractice does not typically cover this.
How would I get it removed? If they refuse, is it worth the risk signing?
Also, any other ways to protect self if one is included in a signed contract? Ie other types of insurance (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 1, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Psych25 Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
