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Career Development Resources for Residents
and Young Pathologists

Updated October 24, 2012

Articles

Avoiding Conflict

Reese S. Challenges of large groups: Human dynamics. Medical Economics: June 6, 2008.

Business and Pathology

Titus K. Minding the business end of pathology. CAP TODAY. August 2006.

Career Moves

Bierstock S. Yearn for a desk job? Read this first. Medical Economics: May 21, 2004.
Brentnall VF. Who’s afraid of the NPDB? Medical Economics: February 15, 2008.
Darves B. Postponing the Fellowship to Pursue a Practice or Research Opportunity. NEJM Career Center: June 2004.
Weiss GG. Career moves: Think twice about academia. Medical Economics: Sept. 5, 2003.

Communication

Wagner K. Tapping into an audience...pathologists engaging in the business of blogging. CAP TODAY. June 2009.

Compensation

Darves B. Physician Compensation Models: The Basics, the Pros, and the Cons. NEJM Career Center: September 2004.
Darves B. Physician Pay-for-Performance Programs Taking Hold. NEJM Career Center: December 2007.
Rein A. When a salary guarantee expires. Medical Economics: April 22, 2005.
Terry K. Tackling pay for performance. Medical Economics: May 6, 2005.

Compliance

Rice B. Is whistleblowing worth it? Medical Economics: Jan. 20, 2006.

Contracts and Negotiating

Alguire P. A Last Look at the Contract. ACP Resident Career Counseling.
Chesanow N. Negotiating: How to get what you want. Medical Economics: July 22, 2005.
Darves B. Avoiding Physician – Employment – Contract Pitfalls. NEJM Career Center: September 2002.
Darves B. Physician Employment Contracts: Recent Developments Spell Good News, Problem Areas. NEJM Career Center: August 2008.
LePore P. Assessing the Contract. ACP Resident Career Counseling.

Education

Crane M. Doctors who became lawyers: What they want you to know. Medical Economics: April 4, 2008.
Guglielmo W. Is an MBA worth it? Medical Economics: May 5, 2006.

Financial Decisions

Brentnall V. Retire in your 50s’ These doctors will! Medical Economics: July 20, 2007.
Darves B. Dealing with Medical Education Debt. NEJM Career Center: September 2009.
Joining a practice? Father knows best. Medical Economics: July 7, 2006.

Finding a Job

Alguire P. Planning a Career Strategy. ACP Resident Career Counseling.
Borglum K. Things to consider before accepting a job offer. Medical Economics: December 4, 2009.
Lusky K. From hunt to hire—tips for landing that just-right job. CAP TODAY. April 2005.
Slomski AJ. Holding out for the right job. CAP TODAY. March 2002.
Titus K. Job seekers, prepare for landing. CAP TODAY. June 2005.
Titus K. The job is yours—but can you keep it? CAP TODAY. July 2005.
Weiss GG. Employed? What your boss wants from you. Medical Economics: January 18, 2008.
Weiss GG. Finding a Job – Step 1: What do you want? Medical Economics: October 22, 2004.
Weiss GG. Finding a Job – Step 2: Start looking. Medical Economics: November 5, 2004.
Murray D. Finding a Job – Step 3: Selling yourself. Medical Economics: December 3, 2004.
Weiss GG. Finding a Job – Step 4: Weighing offers. Medical Economics: January 21, 2005.
Weiss GG. Finding a Job – Step 5: Settling in. Medical Economics: February 4, 2005.

Job Sharing

Guglielmo WJ. Job sharing: Flexibility has a price. Medical Economics: January 18, 2008.

Medical Specialties

Hayden T. Hidden Specialties—Meet the doctors of sleep, images, and microscopes. US News and World Report. July 12, 2004.
Hoenig LJ. Best ways to communicate with specialists. Medical Economics: March 21, 2008.
Lusky K. The eyes don’t have it—facing a shortfall in ophthalmic pathology. CAP TODAY. September 2008.

Preparing for Interviews

Alguire P. Tips for the First Interview. ACP Online Career Counseling.
Kuramoto R. Interviewing Skills for Job-Seeking Physicians: How to Conduct Yourself Before, During and After the Interview. NEJM Career Center.

Recertification

Recertification a good bet for all. CAP TODAY. August 2006.

Resumes, Recommendation and Cover Letters

Alguire P. Cover Letter, Resume and Curriculum Vitae. ACP Online Career Counseling.
Alguire P. Soliciting Letters of Recommendation. ACP Resident Career Counseling.
Darves B. Writing Compelling Physician Cover Letters. NEJM Career Center.

Women in Medicine

Darves B. Women In Medicine Force Change In Workforce Dynamics? NEJM Career Center: April 2005.
Weiss GG. Women in Medicine: Making a difference, molding the future. Medical Economics: Sept. 2, 2005.

Books

CAP Press and Publications.

The Pathologist in Court, (2003) by the CAP Forensic Pathology Committee.
Written by members of the CAP Forensic Pathology Committee in conjunction with legal experts to assist pathologists in their encounters with courts by providing information on their role as experts and the nature of pathologic evidence. Free download for CAP members! Learn more

Professional Relations Manual, 12th Edition, 2003, by the CAP Practice Management Committee. This comprehensive introduction to the practice of pathology contains voluntary guidelines for professional practice in pathology and suggestions to assist pathologists in establishing contractual relationships. Free download for CAP members! Learn more

Several books from AMA Press can help medical professionals hone resume and CV writing skills. Books can be ordered online at the AMA Press Web site or by phone at 1-800-621-8335.

Medical Marriage Sustaining Healthy Relationships for Physicians and Their Families, by Wayne M. Sotile.

On Leadership: Essential Principles for Success, by Dr. Donald J. Palmisano.

Strategic Career Management for the 21st Century Physician, by Gigi Hirsch, MD, and Mike Scott.

Websites

CAP Campaign for Transformation of the Specialty of Pathology

MyBiopsy.org A reference site, developed by the College of American Pathologists, containing information about cancer diagnosis for patients and others.

CAP Education. Information about courses and educational activities at the CAP.

CAP Foundation. Pathology’s premier grant-making organization awards grants, awards, and scholarships to further pathology research and innovation; advance education; and develop leadership and provide community service.

The Riley Guide. Job resources on the Internet complied by Margaret F. Dikel.

Susan Ireland Resumes. Free advice and samples from resume expert, Susan Ireland.

WEDDLE’s Newsletter. Information and tips about Internet resources for successful online job search and career management.