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What Every Graduating Dermatology Resident Should Know Before Signing a Contract
infographic titled "What Every Graduating Dermatology Resident Should Know Before Signing a Contract" by Derm In-Review Expert Advice. It features five key sections with illustrative icons: Collections vs. Guaranteed Salary: Compares collections (income tied to revenue received) with salary (provides stability). Beware of "Draw-Based" Pay: A scale weighing advanced salary against collections, noting it may require repayment if collections don't meet the draw. Map Your Non-Compete Radius: A map icon showing a primary office and satellite clinics, prompting readers to clarify if restrictions apply to all locations or just the primary office. Negotiate Malpractice "Tail" Coverage: A graphic of a contract exit leading to a price tag, emphasizing the need to determine who pays for extended coverage to avoid massive costs. Hire a Dermatology-Specific Attorney: A checklist item advising the use of a specialist to review productivity calculations and overhead deductions.You have spent years in school learning medicine, completed a dermatology residency, and maybe even pursued fellowship training. After all that hard work, it is finally time to sign your first contract. Unfortunately, while residency prepares us to diagnose disease, perform procedures, and care for patients, it often provides little education on physician employment contracts. As graduation app …

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infographic titled "What Every Graduating Dermatology Resident Should Know Before Signing a Contract" by Derm In-Review Expert Advice. It features five key sections with illustrative icons: Collections vs. Guaranteed Salary: Compares collections (income tied to revenue received) with salary (provides stability). Beware of "Draw-Based" Pay: A scale weighing advanced salary against collections, noting it may require repayment if collections don't meet the draw. Map Your Non-Compete Radius: A map icon showing a primary office and satellite clinics, prompting readers to clarify if restrictions apply to all locations or just the primary office. Negotiate Malpractice "Tail" Coverage: A graphic of a contract exit leading to a price tag, emphasizing the need to determine who pays for extended coverage to avoid massive costs. Hire a Dermatology-Specific Attorney: A checklist item advising the use of a specialist to review productivity calculations and overhead deductions.