New Physician Checklist

Before completing residency, you will examine the many opportunities and decisions ahead of you. By researching your options and investigating the market dynamics, you can help ensure that you are in control of every step along the way. Be sure to ask questions along the way. The following checklist can help when organizing your first steps to prepare yourself for life after residency and your practice situation.
 

This checklist was created to help give you an idea of issues to consider as you enter into your new practice. This checklist will help point you in the right direction.

• Residency Completion                                                                                                 
• Fellowship Completion (if applicable)                                                                                          
• Practice Preferences                                                   
• CV Prepared/Completed
• Prospective Employer/Location Research
• CME Report Updated
• Procedures Tracking Sheet Created
• Application Log
•  Contract
• Licensures/Permits: Medical (state #1); Medical (state #2); DEA/CDS number
• Insurance
• State Department of Insurance
• Licensure Update
• Credentialing
• Hospital Privileging
• Contact LAFP