Whether you’re interviewing for your first physician job or you've been practicing medicine for years, considering an offer from an employer can be both exciting and stressful. It's highly recommended that you hire a physician-focused lawyer to assist you with contract review and negotiation.

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If you're at the early stage of physician residency, we recommend you begin saving money now for this important step in your career. Being financially prepared to hire an attorney to help in your contract review will reduce financial stress and ensure that you're in the best position to set yourself up for success in your career.

Know which type of lawyer to hire

When you get an offer or a letter of intent (LOI), hire a lawyer to review it before you sign anything. But don’t hire just anyone.

Because health care is extensively regulated, physician employment agreements frequently have to comply with highly specific legal requirements that don't apply to typical employment contracts. Consequently, a general business lawyer, such as an attorney who handles real estate transactions for your family, may not be the right lawyer to review your contract or LOI. Just as there are physicians who specialize in different aspects of the practice of medicine, there are lawyers who specialize in...

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