PedJobs/American Academy of Pediatrics
Career Quarterly eNewsletter
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 4 May 11, 2009

From the Program Manager

Have you checked out the new PedJobs job seeker site improvements yet? Now you can test drive the robust tools that can help you create a professional presentation to potential employers. Let us know what you think of the new features.

  • Professional Profile – Create a professional presentation of your qualifications.
  • Searchable Portfolio – Increase your exposure in an employer’s search.
  • Job Application Preview – Have more control by previewing your applications.
  • Tighter Confidentiality – Take comfort in stricter confidentiality rules.
     

In this issue of Career Quarterly, sponsored by Cejka Search, you’ll get the scoop on flexible schedules, the qualities of a GREAT candidate, and the trend in pediatric residents’ career choices. Enjoy!

Mary Lynn Bower

Employers Embrace Flexible Work Options in a Difficult Economy

By Danise A. Cooper, Physician Recruitment Senior Search Consultant, Cejka Search

Medical groups appear to be implementing more flexible work options for their physicians, particularly for pre-retirement and early-career female physicians, the physicians most likely to leave a practice. This is good news for those physicians looking for more flexible work options.

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Top 10 Ways to be a Great Physician Candidate

by Pat Borrowdale, Project Manager, Pediatric Health Associates

As a healthcare recruiter, I have had the privilege of talking with many physicians over the years. While most physicians are good candidates, here’s what make a GREAT candidate!

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Survey looks at trends in pediatric residents’
career choices

from the AAP Department of Research

AAP News 2008;29;13

Fewer graduating residents have primary care practice as their future clinical goal. This is one of several trends that can be seen within the 11 years of data that have been collected by the Academy as part of the Annual Survey of Graduating Residents.

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