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History of The Physician Reentry into the Workforce Project
View our updated history of The Physician Reentry into the Workforce Project. This is a great place to start for background on the Reentry Project and information our activities.
New Reentry Position Statement
The Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) recently developed a position statement on physician reentry. View the position statement on the CMSS web site.
Nonclinical Careers
A recent American Medical News (AMNews) article provides advise for physicians looking at nonclinical careers as well as information from The Physician Reentry into the Workforce Project on reentering clinical practice. View the AMNews article
Physician Reentry into the Workforce Project Presentation at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition (NCE)
View the presentation given on October 17, 2011 at the AAP NCE.
Physician Reentry: What Employers Need to Know
With the knowledge and understanding that good physicians are a valued resource, employers across the country are finding that communities, patients, practices and healthcare systems benefit tremendously from helping good physicians return to clinical practice.
The Physician Reentry into the Workforce Project has released this new publication that provides information, useful tips and recommendations to aid the employer who is considering hiring a reentering physician or is looking for ways to assist physicians who are preparing to leave clinical practice and later reenter. Find out more
Physician Reentry Reading List
Our Physician Reentry Reading List was updated in August 2011.
AMA offers recommendations for a coordinated national approach to physician reentry
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently developed recommendations for a coordinated national approach to physician reentry. These recommendations were developed, in part, from a conference the AMA held in collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Federation of State Medical Boards. These recommendations are available on the AMA's Reentry Web site.
New Article: A National Survey of 'Inactive' Physicians in the United States of America: Enticements to Reentry
This article authored by Ethan A. Jewett, MA, Sarah E. Brotherton and Holly Ruch-Ross, PhD is published in Human Resources for Health. View the article.
Article: Pediatricians Over 50 Reentering Clinical Practice: Implications for physicians and the regulatory community
This article authored by Holly J. Mulvey, MA, Ethan A. Jewett, MA, Alicia Merline, PhD, and Kelly J. Towey, MEd is published in the Journal of Medical Regulation, Volume 96, No. 2 2010; pages 7-12. It analyzes data from the AAMC-AAP survey of pediatricians over 50.
Publication: A Physician Reentry into the Workforce Inventory
This publication provides practical checklists and information designed to help physicians who are contemplating leaving clinical practice to employ strategies that will enable them to maintain their practice skills and to engage in the practice of life long learning. While these checklists were initially designed for physicians, much will be relevant for health care providers in other disciplines. View the publication.
FSMB Resources
The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) offers a number of resources that provide useful information on reentry issues, including the following:
FSMB maintains a listing of state medical boards and their contact information.
The May/June2010 issue of FSMB Newsline includes the article, Special Committee to Address Regulation of Reentry to Practice.
Other Information & Resources
Conferences and Programs
"Physician Reentry into Clinical Practice: What You Need to Know," was an education session held Nov. 6 at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina in conjunction with the Interim Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates.
During the session a panel of experts, including Holly Mulvey, MA co-director of the The Physician Reentry into the Workforce Project, discussed reentry initiatives and provide resources for physicians who at some point in their careers may want to return to clinical practice after an absence.
Issue Briefs
Read our latest Issue Brief on Reentry Barriers and view a listing of all of our Issue Briefs.
Join us on Facebook
Visit our Facebook page to connect with others interested in physician reentry issues.
Journal Articles and News Stories
The August 12, 2010 online edition of Physicians News Digest includes the article, Physician Re-Entry: One Way to Address the Physician Shortage by Nielufar Varjavand, MD.
The spring 2010 issue of the Journal of Continuing Education in The Health Professions includes the article, An Educational Intervention to Return Nonpracticing Physicians to Clinical Activity: A Case Study in Physician Reentry by Elizabeth A. Bower, Clea English, Dongseok Choi, Andrea S. Cedfelot and Donald E. Girard. been updated with new resources for physicians and organizations.
Program Profiles and Resources
Looking for a listing of physician reentry programs? Go to our Physician Reentry Programs Links.
Find out about the OHSU Mini-Residency Program available to physician seeking to reenter the workforce.
Reentry Reading List
Our physician reentry reading list has been updated with new resources for physicians and organizations.
Physician Reentry Regulations by State
The American Medical Association Division of Graduate Medical Education has made available information on physician reentry including a table describing reentry regulations for each state from its publication, State Medical Licensure Requirements and Statistics, 2010. This publication is available for purchase from the American Medical Association.
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