There Is No Good Time: Timing Pregnancy, Fertility Treatment, and Parenthood Around Residency and Fellowship
Timing pregnancy around residency isn’t about finding the right moment—it’s about identifying the least-wrong window and understanding the institutional mechanics that will shape your experience. This piece breaks down FMLA gaps, board eligibility timelines, the late-June due date disaster, fertility treatment logistics, and the contract terms to negotiate before your first attending job.
Credentialing Bottlenecks Now Define Physician Hiring Speed
Health systems face a 229-day average timeline from job posting to physician start date, with credentialing delays costing $7,000-$8,000 per provider. New technology platforms from Equifax, Axuall, and Marit Health are converging on the administrative bottleneck that increasingly determines competitive advantage in physician recruiting.