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Springer A Pediatrician’s Path What to Expect After a Pediatrics Residency 1st Editon 2021 Softbound by Parisa M. Garrett, Kahyun Yoon-Flannery
This book provides a comprehensive review of what comes after the completion of a pediatrics residency. Chapters review several areas of fellowships and how to navigate through the application process, provide a guide for finding a job and negotiating through your first position, and also discuss other difficult topics such as how to deal with malpractice lawsuits. The book is comprised of six parts. Part 1 explains pediatric fellowships, including how to apply, prepare, and choose your ideal fellowship. Part 2 describes what to expect on your first job search and what to consider when choosing a career path. Part 3 and Part 4 aim to prepare readers for what happens after finding and starting a job in pediatrics, such as moving, setting up an office, supervising residents, and how to deal with difficult patients. Part 5 discusses long term goals and planning, which helps prepare readers for the long road ahead. This includes pursuing partnerships, additional degrees, and training. It also shares knowledge on how to manage medical school debt, retirement planning, switching jobs, and much more. Finally, Part 6 aims to help readers maintain their personal health and family life by setting boundaries, managing stress, and discussing ways to avoid burnout.
Written by experts in the field, A Pediatrician’s Path: What to Expect After a Pediatrics Residency is a valuable resource for pediatricians, residents and medical students interested in a career in pediatrics.
Applying for Fellowship.- Adolescent Medicine.- Pediatric Critical Care.- Pediatric Emergency Medicine.- Pediatric Endocrinology.- Pediatric Gastroenterology.- Pediatric Infectious Diseases.- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.- Pediatric Palliative Care.- Post Pediatric Portal Program Fellowship.- Completion of Multiple Fellowships: finding a Job.- Your First Job: Where to Look.- Applications and Interviews.- Contract Considerations: Preparation.- Contract Considerations: Understanding the Contract.- Choosing a Career in Academic Medicine.- Choosing a Career as a Pediatric Hospitalist.- Choosing a Career in Private Practice.- Choosing a Career in Public Health.- Choosing a Career in Pediatric Urgent Care.- Choosing a Career in Direct Primary Care.- Non-clinical Roles.- Moving.- Licenses, Credentials, and Privileges.- Setting Up Your Office.- Risk Management and Patient Safety.- Mentorship.- Patient Experience.- Preparing for Your First Day.- Daily Considerations.- Electronic Health Records.- Asking for Help.- Impostor Syndrome.- Supervising Residents.- Balancing Resident Autonomy and Patient Safety.- Working with Advanced Practice Providers.- Research.- Staff Considerations.- Billing and Insurances.- Pediatric Boards, Continuing Medical Education, and Maintenance of Certification.- How to Deal with a Difficult Patient.- Keeping up to Date is more than UpToDate.- Pursuing Partnership in a Private Practice.- Pursuing Additional Degrees and Training.- Your 5 and 10 Year Plan.- Disability Insurance 101.- Life Insurance 101.- Managing Your Medical School Debt.- Retirement Planning.- Switching Jobs.- Your Side Hustle.- Your Online Presence.- Personal Health and Family Life.- Setting Boundaries.- Stress Management.- Developing Interests Outside of Medicine and Avoiding Burnout.