How to Find a Physician Job
Physicians undergo long and rigorous training. Then, after 12 years of schooling and completing a residency, comes another challenge: finding employment.
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Things You'll Need
- Medical degree from an accredited medical school
- Medical license
- Résumé
- Cover letter
Instructions
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Prepare your résumé and a general cover letter, even before you finish your residency. The résumé should summarize your background and achievements, including education, previous work experience with a description of job duties, licenses, certifications, honors and awards. Include three to four professional references. Your cover letter should state your career objective and additional professional information that's not repeated in the résumé.
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Post your résumé and cover letter on various career websites for physicians, such as www.MDSearch.com. Many employers and recruiters look for job candidates on MDsearch using a database called CVconnect.
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Network with fellow physicians by joining your local medical society, attending medical conventions or exchanging information with co-workers at your residency. Talk to the medical staff office in your training hospital, which may be aware of doctors looking for potential partners or employees. Give out your business card at gatherings with other physicians and ask for cards in return. Send them your résumé and cover letter so they can circulate them, particularly if they hear about a job opening at their facility or other places.
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Collaborate with physician recruiters and contact potential employers directly. Send your résumé and cover letter to a number of recruiters. Check employer websites to see if they list job openings. Send your résumé and cover letter to physicians in the area you'd like to work with and try to get an interview.
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Besides looking for and applying for jobs online, look for medical websites that contain news and information about your field or specialty, which may suggest possible employers to contact.
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Tips & Warnings
Select your employment references wisely. Choose people who know your work well.
