J-1 Physican Resources

Welcome to your Career Guide! Looking for interview tips, pointers on creating your CV, or just general career advice? Choose a topic on the left to get started.

See below for brief topic outlines.

• Beginning Your Job Search:
  The do's and don'ts of getting started. Consider what personal preferences you should take into account when narrowing your search. Determine what effect other, often overlooked economic variables, such as the cost of living for a particular area, will have on your finances. Be an aggressive job hunter!

• Creating a Winning CV:
  What to include and what to leave out of your Curriculum Vitae. Longer is not necessarily better! Identify which career accomplishments will generate the most interest in your CV. Define your specific needs to better aid potential employers in determining if you are a good match for their practice.

• Interviewing with Confidence:
  What to wear, bring, and leave at home. Do your homework by researching the hiring facility. Become familiar with questions employers are likely to ask. Demonstrate your interest and professionalism by asking questions of your own.

• Negotiating Your Contract:
  When and how to broach the subject of compensation. Remember to consider the full range of the compensation package, like benefits, paid malpractice insurance, and loan repayment options.

• Visiting the Facility:
  Who to contact to gain valuable community information, such as property sales, demographics, school locations, religious organizations, and recreational activities.

• Working with Liaisons/Agents:
  Learn the difference between a physician liaison and physician agent, and how to benefit from each. When dealing with either, be professional, honest, and forthcoming. Communication is key!

• Medical Licensure Contacts:
  Locate medical boards throughout the United States as well as Guam and Puerto Rico.

• Medical Malpractice Insurance:
  Professional liability insurers from A to Z.