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Pathway to Promotion in Academics

JUL 21, 2021 By Evan Silverstein, MD in Business and Management

Welcome to academic medicine! We’re thrilled you will be joining the ranks of academic ophthalmology. It may seem premature to think about your promotion from associate professor to professor, but it’s actually the perfect time. By taking these proper steps now, your promotion will go much smoother for you, your chairperson, and the promotions committee.

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7 Key Benefits to Negotiate in Your Contract

JUL 20, 2021 By Viraj Jayesh Mehta, MD in Education, Business and Management, Features

The tips in this article can help you make the most of your current contract. For those who haven’t signed the ideal contract yet, keep these following seven points in mind as you navigate through your negotiations.

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Gain a Seat at the Table: Business Advice for YOs Transitioning Into Practice

JUL 20, 2021 By Arvind Saini, MD, MBA in Business and Management

Graduation marks the end of your formal medical education. You’ve spent years learning how to be the best ophthalmologist you can be, but now it’s the beginning of your “real world” education and gaining a well-rounded, functional understanding of practice management concepts is essential.

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Building a Solo Practice During a Pandemic: 5 YO Success Stories

MAR 18, 2021 By Brandon B Johnson MD, Kruti P Dajee, MD, Ethan Wonchon Lin, MD, Richard L Rabin, MD, Shaam S Mahasneh, MD in Features, Business and Management

COVID-19 has undoubtedly disrupted the personal and professional lives of all ophthalmologists. But for many YOs, the disruption has provided new opportunities for success. This month, YO Info speaks with five determined young physicians from around the country who have thrived in building solo practices during the past year.

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7 Steps to Worry-Free Finances

JUL 15, 2020 By Andrew W Francis, MD in Business and Management

Taking the time to get your financial house in order can help avoid stress and burnout later in your career.

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3 Skills Your Training Program Didn’t Teach You

JUL 15, 2020 By Viraj Jayesh Mehta, MD in Business and Management

Your ophthalmology training program has given you the foundation to succeed as an independent physician, but the learning does not stop there. Here are a few topics you may not have discussed in depth during your training.

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Protect Your Practice: Risk Management and Professional Liability Insurance

JUL 15, 2020 By Daniel J Briceland, MD in Features, Business and Management

The early years of practice are exciting but they can also be overwhelming. As young ophthalmologists navigate a fast-moving and changing health care landscape, the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Co. (OMIC) is available to help.

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What Is AAOE? 5 Tips for YOs Just Starting Practice

MAR 18, 2020 By Arvind Saini, MD, MBA in Business and Management

After residency or fellowship, your first year in practice is a big jump. Here are a few tips to help you navigate AAOE and gain confidence in your practice management skills.

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Video: Private Equity Practices — What to Consider

FEB 01, 2020 in Features, Business and Management, Annual Meeting

Brad Kligman, MD, and Andrea A. Tooley, MD, discuss what young ophthalmologists should consider when getting a job at a private equity practice.

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Video: How to Find Your First Job

JAN 03, 2020 in Features, Annual Meeting, Business and Management

What does it take to enter ophthalmology as a new practitioner? Brad Kligman, MD, and Andrea A. Tooley, MD, a member of the Academy's YO Info editorial board, discuss challenges facing YOs starting out in their profession, including tips on finding a job and negotiating a contract with a new practice.

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