Author Archives: Kelly
What to do if you didn’t Match
Kelly is one of the staff of writers for The Doctor Job. Do you need your personal statement edited, or do you need help in writing one from the beginning? Click here for more information. If you are a medical … Continue reading
Common sense advice for your job search
The Doctor Job has compiled a list of advice based on horror stories we’ve heard from physician employers, physician recruiters and the physicians who were applying and interviewing for positions. Some of these are obvious, some are not, but they’re … Continue reading
Physician’s guide to interviewing
You can read a similar interview article at the career center on our main site. Here is a helpful guide about interviewing for a job, whether you’re a resident, fellow, or physician: Guide for physicians: How to interview Unfortunately, many … Continue reading
Fellowships: Good or bad?
Today’s post will be a quick discussion of fellowship programs. There are three main reasons that physicians enter fellowship programs, and only one of them is a good reason. Read along and see if you agree. Reason 1: Because the … Continue reading
Physicians and their egos: A discussion
Let’s start this post with a very simple point: Yes, you have a right to an ego. Physicians are in one of the most respected professions in the world. Your job is the continuation of human life – a noble … Continue reading
Advice on physician recruiters – Part One
When you are a resident or a fellow at a program, there is a tendency to rely on your seniors for all of your advice in the real world. While this can be helpful in many arenas, it can also … Continue reading