Special Contractual Issues for Female Physicians

OVERVIEW:

Contract negotiation is a high-stakes interaction, yet most physicians are never taught negotiation skills. Studies suggest that women, as compared to men, display a lower propensity to initiate negotiations and negotiate less competitively, highlighting a need for training to help level the playing field for female physicians. There shouldn't be special contractual considerations for women physicians, but unfortunately there are. This webinar is intended for women in medicine from the level of medical student to full professor. All physicians need to be familiar with appropriate compensation through benchmarking data such as that published by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). However, while this may be one of several critical issues for a male physician, the benchmarks are especially important for women physicians. Unfortunately, until discrimination against female physicians ends, female physicians need to be especially vigilant in protecting their rights. Join Dennis Hursh, Esq., as he addresses the special contractual issues that may impact the female physician and discusses how to deal with any concerns.

Speaker:  Dennis Hursh, Esq.

OBJECTIVES:

 Outline the importance of compensation benchmarks to ensure a fair agreement

 Explore employment questions that are barred by law and describe how to answer them

 Access resources to ascertain the culture of potential employers

Expiration Date:  December 31, 2026

The AOIA designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 2-B Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.