Rural Doctoring compiles a list of questions to ask and issues to consider if you’re thinking about entering primary care. It’s thorough, so I won’t repeat everything. Except this:

One mistake I think all new primary care specialty grads make is underestimating the strength of their position in the job market.

Prospective primary care applicants are negotiating from a position of strength. There are shortages in every part of the country, as this physician recruiter laments.

Don’t be afraid to negotiate very favorable terms for yourself. For every practice that passes, 10 more will be waiting in line to hire you. You’re in demand. Milk it.

topics: primary care, negotiating