The Physician's Job Search Playbook:
A Strategic Approach from Interview to Offer
An essential roadmap for physicians transitioning from training to practice
About the Book
"The Physician's Job Search Playbook" delivers an essential roadmap for physicians transitioning from training to practice. Drawing from his own experience and insights from colleagues across specialties, cardiologist Dr. Matthew Segar offers a comprehensive guide to navigating every stage of the job search process.
Your first attending position shapes your entire medical career—don't leave it to chance. This book equips you with insider knowledge to confidently evaluate opportunities, avoid common pitfalls, and secure a position that aligns with your personal and professional goals.
What You'll Learn
- Crafting effective CVs and cover letters that get you noticed
- Mastering interview techniques with sample questions and strategic responses
- Understanding the nuances of compensation models, from RVUs to productivity bonuses
- Decoding physician contracts and negotiating favorable terms
- Building your professional reputation and personal brand
- Comparing practice models, from private practice to academic medicine and telemedicine
- Protecting yourself with proper malpractice coverage and tail insurance
- Thriving in your first 90 days and setting the stage for long-term success
Key Features
- Effective Job Search Strategies - How to leverage professional networks, navigate online job boards, and work productively with physician recruiters
- Personal Branding - Techniques to establish a professional online presence and cultivate your clinical identity
- Practice Model Comparisons - Detailed explanations of employment options from solo practice to hospital employment, academic medicine to telemedicine
- Interview Preparation - Step-by-step guidance for before, during, and after interviews, including sample questions and strategic responses
- Compensation Structures Demystified - Clear explanations of salary models, RVUs, productivity bonuses, and how to evaluate the total value of an offer
- Contract Review Essentials - Important contract clauses to understand, red flags to watch for, and why legal review is worth the investment
- Financial Planning Fundamentals - Guidelines for retirement planning, insurance selection, and long-term financial security
- First 90 Days Success Strategies - Practical advice for navigating organizational dynamics and setting meaningful goals as you begin your new role
Who This Book Is For
This book is essential reading for medical residents and fellows preparing to enter the job market, early-career physicians considering a change, and medical educators advising the next generation of doctors. Whether you're looking for your first attending position or contemplating a career transition, this playbook provides the strategies and insights needed to navigate the complex medical job market with confidence.
Don't Leave Your Career Trajectory to Chance
With "The Physician's Job Search Playbook," approach one of the most consequential decisions of your medical career with clarity, confidence, and strategic insight.
Get Your Copy TodayWhat Readers Are Saying
"As a fellow preparing to graduate, I found this book invaluable for understanding the market and preparing for interviews. The contract review section alone saved me from making a costly mistake."
"I wish I had this resource before accepting my first position. Dr. Segar breaks down complex topics like compensation models and contract terms in a way that's accessible and actionable."
About the Author
Dr. Matthew Segar is a cardiac electrophysiology fellow at the Texas Heart Institute with extensive experience in both clinical cardiology and healthcare systems. He holds degrees in Computer Science from Bucknell University and a Masters of Science in Bioinformatics from Indiana University, along with his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine.
Having struggled with the lack of practical career guidance during this job search, Dr. Segar has compiled the answers to questions that medical school never teaches. This book combines his personal journey with collected wisdom from colleagues across numerous specialties who shared their successes, mistakes, and hard-earned insights about navigating the physician job market.