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Ep. 160 What I Wish I Knew My 1st Year Out in Practice with Dr. Christopher Gentile
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Ep. 160 What I Wish I Knew My 1st Year Out in Practice with Dr. Christopher Gentile
FromBackTable ENT
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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Feb 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah discuss the transition from residency to private practice with Dr. Christopher Gentile of Northeast Atlanta ENT.
First, Dr. Gentile briefly describes his career journey from medical school to private practice. Shedding light on the residency to private practice transition, he addresses the challenges of adapting to a new clinical environment and negotiating an employment contract. Then, he dives into the day-to-day realities of private practice. He advises young otolaryngologists to build strong connections with their clinic team, which includes practice managers, medical assistants, and fellow surgeons. By advocating for themselves, young otolaryngologists can balance their load of surgical cases and pursue areas of clinical interest. Finally, he shares tips on choosing a first job out of residency.
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SHOW NOTES
00:00 - Introduction
01:36 - Dr. Gentile’s Journey and Current Practice
08:03 - Determining How Your Contract is Structured
12:02 - Tips for Negotiating Contracts
15:16 - Understanding Patient Scheduling & Practice Structure
20:35 - The Struggles of Balancing Work & Personal Life
24:18 - The Importance of Building a Team Around You
26:37 - Establishing Yourself in a New Practice
31:39 - The Job Hunting Experience: Lessons Learned
38:24 - Final Thoughts & Advice for New Graduates
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RESOURCES
Dr. Gentile’s Northeast Atlanta ENT Profile:
https://northeastatlantaent.com/christopher-gentile-m-d/
First, Dr. Gentile briefly describes his career journey from medical school to private practice. Shedding light on the residency to private practice transition, he addresses the challenges of adapting to a new clinical environment and negotiating an employment contract. Then, he dives into the day-to-day realities of private practice. He advises young otolaryngologists to build strong connections with their clinic team, which includes practice managers, medical assistants, and fellow surgeons. By advocating for themselves, young otolaryngologists can balance their load of surgical cases and pursue areas of clinical interest. Finally, he shares tips on choosing a first job out of residency.
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EARN CME
Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn free AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/2jhXN8
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SHOW NOTES
00:00 - Introduction
01:36 - Dr. Gentile’s Journey and Current Practice
08:03 - Determining How Your Contract is Structured
12:02 - Tips for Negotiating Contracts
15:16 - Understanding Patient Scheduling & Practice Structure
20:35 - The Struggles of Balancing Work & Personal Life
24:18 - The Importance of Building a Team Around You
26:37 - Establishing Yourself in a New Practice
31:39 - The Job Hunting Experience: Lessons Learned
38:24 - Final Thoughts & Advice for New Graduates
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RESOURCES
Dr. Gentile’s Northeast Atlanta ENT Profile:
https://northeastatlantaent.com/christopher-gentile-m-d/
Released:
Feb 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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