Is Fellowship Worth It? How to Weigh Extra Training Against Starting Practice Sooner
Fellowship decisions involve more than prestige—they require honest math on opportunity costs, market realities, and training fatigue. This article helps residents evaluate whether subspecialty training aligns with their financial situation, lifestyle goals, and energy levels, or whether starting practice sooner is the smarter move.
Culture-First Recruiting Outperforms Compensation in Physician Hiring
Health systems and independent groups achieving the strongest physician recruitment outcomes in 2026 are leading with culture, practice redesign, and operational autonomy rather than compensation increases. This structural shift signals that non-monetary factors have become decisive competitive differentiators in physician hiring.