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 […]
Tips for Success on a New Job
From “More of Julie’s Tips for Success on a New Job” Don’t mention where you come from! Don’t try to change anything until you’ve been there for a while. Don’t say: “we always used to do it this way.” Only talk 25% of the time and listen 75% of the time. Listen intently. Keep eye […]
Determining what’s “educational;” defining “certification”
What constitutes a bona fide educational activity? What constitutes “certification” to perform procedures?
Certification Woes: No Boards, No Income
An increase in the failure rate for board recertification in family practice and in some internal medicine subspecialties has elevated concern among physicians who have seen colleagues without certification lose managed care contracts and the prestige associated with the higher professional recognition.
Physician Statistics Summary (1970-1999)
Physician statistics are vitally important to the efficiency and effectiveness of recruiting. Knowing these statistics helps recruiters to better understand the target market and provides a gauge for recruiters to know how much or how little of the target market they currently possess. For the physicians’ perspective, statistics help them to assess the competition or […]
Med School Applicants Drop Again
The number of applicants to US medical schools fell again in 1998, to 41,004, according to new data from the Association of American Medical Colleges.
How to Close the Physician
The most important part of the recruitment process is closing the deal. How can you dramatically improve your close ratio? There are several things you can do which will better your odds at getting the physician you want most.
Ethics: Critical Issues addressed by the NAPR
The National Association of Physician Recruiters (NAPR) announced today a major education effort for members and healthcare entities, nationwide, regarding discrimination laws and discriminating hiring practices.
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