By Heath Ponder and Terry Lane Welcome to the first in a three-part series about physician compensation. Our experienced team at Pinnacle Health Group will explain what criteria is evaluated to find the “perfect match” between a candidate and an opportunity. We’ll talk about “Supply vs. Demand” in our May issue, and in June, we’ll […]
USDA Cancels J-1 Visa Waiver Program
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that effective February 28, 2002, it has permanently closed its waiver program for foreign physicians who are in the US on a J-1 Visa.
Little Red Flags-Are You Spotting Them?
You’re interviewing a physician who has attended a prestigious medical school, has impressive credentials, and knows all the right people. You better make that offer as quickly as possible, right? But something is wrong-you can’t quite put your finger on it.
NAPR Recruiter Survey
Recently, the National Association of Physician Recruiters conducted a survey asking recruiting firms what they thought of the current employment climate in healthcare. Forty-one responses were received and the results are shown below.
Utilizing the Internet for Physician Recruiting
Is the Internet replacing traditional methods of physician recruiting? While the Internet provides unique advantages in recruiting, clearly, there is no such thing as a single, “best” recruiting method.
Physician Case Study: Advice for Recruiters on Meeting Physicians’ Needs and Expectations
Several physicians who completed residency between 1998 and 2000 were interviewed for this article, and their experiences, candid feedback, and advice for recruiters are detailed below.
NAPR Ends Year 2000 with Largest Membership in its History!
When the National Association of Physician Recruiters (NAPR) was founded in 1984, there were 15 members. Since then, membership has grown steadily, averaging 16% per year with the exception of 1997 to 1999 when membership temporarily declined. Since 1985, NAPR has grown from 36 members to 276 as of December 2000. Today, the NAPR has […]
Pinnacle Ranked Among Top In Cardiology Placements
Pinnacle Health Group, one of the largest and most prestigious physician-recruiting firms in the country, recently announced that it is working in 23 states and placing physicians in 47 different specialties. This represents approximately one-third of all specialties listed by the American Medical Association and almost one-half of all US states. In addition, PHG announced […]
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