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		<title>More Doctors Relocating as Hospitals Compete to Employ Physicians; Signing Pays</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/more-doctors-relocating-as-hospitals-employ-more-signing-pays/2012/02/03/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:31:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Physician Placement and Relocation Patterns Reveal Hospital Hiring and Recruiting Trends
How much is your autograph worth? Unless you are a Hollywood celebrity or a famous athlete, probably not much. However, a new group of professionals who are not entertainers or players are finding that their signature is becoming increasingly valuable.
Celebrities are no longer the only [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Congratulations to the Best of the Best in Physician Recruiting</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/congratulations-to-the-best-of-the-best-in-physician-recruiting/2012/01/19/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/congratulations-to-the-best-of-the-best-in-physician-recruiting/2012/01/19/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:55:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Medicus Firm has one of the most tenured physician recruiting teams in the industry, with an average experience level of about nine years per recruiter. Therefore, our 2011 award winners truly are some of the best of the best, having produced more than some of the most experienced recruiters in physician recruiting.
Last weekend, each [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is a Career Change Worth the Pain?</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/is-a-career-change-worth-the-pain/2012/01/16/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/is-a-career-change-worth-the-pain/2012/01/16/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many professionals, with the beginning of a new year, comes thoughts and hopes for a new career. A new year often prompts us to reevaluate our lives, both personally and professionally, and look for areas in which to improve.
The year 2012 brings with it a great deal of uncertainty and potential change in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Despite Physician Shortages, Some Qualified Talent May Be Overlooked</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/despite-physician-shortages-some-qualified-talent-may-be-overlooked/2011/12/07/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/despite-physician-shortages-some-qualified-talent-may-be-overlooked/2011/12/07/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are Healthcare Employers and Recruiters Overlooking Qualified Physician Candidates?
Physicians are in great demand, and a shortage is looming, according to multiple healthcare industry analysts. While some regions of the country will have plenty of doctors, other regions will feel the effects of the shortage more intensely, particularly in rural areas, and in high demand specialties.
As [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Medicare Cuts, Health Care Innovation, and the Physician Workforce</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/medicare-cuts-health-care-innovation-and-the-physician-workforce/2011/11/22/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/medicare-cuts-health-care-innovation-and-the-physician-workforce/2011/11/22/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:14:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With this week&#8217;s failure of the Congressional &#8220;super committee&#8221; to save Medicare from projected funding cuts, many healthcare experts are predicting very dire consequences for the physician workforce if the cuts are not prevented. Multiple industry analysts including the AAMC predict shortages of up to 90,000 physicians in coming years.
Darin Haug, D.O., and Dean of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Happy Nurse Practitioner Week 2011!</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/happy-nurse-practitioner-week-2011/2011/11/15/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/happy-nurse-practitioner-week-2011/2011/11/15/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:54:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Medicus Firm wishes all nurse practitioners a very happy National Nurse Practitioner Week, November 13-19 2011.
Nurse practitioners are such vital contributors and providers of healthcare in the U.S., particularly in light of an impending physician shortage which is increasing the demand and need for nurse practitioners in many areas, particularly in primary care.
Many employers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Malpractice and Manslaughter in a Mansion: Will Conrad Murray&#8217;s Conviction Impact Future Physician Suits?</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/malpractice-at-the-mansion-will-conrad-murrays-manslaughter-conviction-impact-future-suits/2011/11/09/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/malpractice-at-the-mansion-will-conrad-murrays-manslaughter-conviction-impact-future-suits/2011/11/09/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:23:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What will the conviction of Conrad Murray mean for physicians regarding future malpractice suits, the practice of pain management, and physicians&#8217; culpability, if anything?
On one newscast, prior to the verdict, a legal commentator stated &#8220;juries don&#8217;t like to convict doctors&#8221; (in criminal cases).  The commentator went on to add that Dr. Murray was a tall [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Medicus Firm Among Best Companies to Work for in Texas 2012</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/the-medicus-firm-among-best-companies-to-work-for-in-texas-2012/2011/10/26/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/the-medicus-firm-among-best-companies-to-work-for-in-texas-2012/2011/10/26/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Dallas, Tex. – The Medicus Firm, a national physician recruiting firm, was recently named as one of the 2012 Best Companies to Work for in Texas. This is the 4th consecutive year that The Medicus Firm has been ranked among the best places to work in the state.
Headquartered in Dallas, the firm also has an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Medical School Applicants Increase to Record Levels</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/medical-school-applicants-increase-to-record-levels/2011/10/24/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/medical-school-applicants-increase-to-record-levels/2011/10/24/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:14:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The American Association of Medical Colleges released some big news today &#8211; that the number of first-time med school applicants reached a record high, increasing in total by 2.6 percent.
Below are some additional highlights:

Total applicants increased 2.8 percent to 43,919
First-time applicants were up 2.6 percent, to 32,654
Nearly all major racial and ethnic groups showed comparable [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should Some Doctors Be Required to Work Full-Time?</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/should-doctors-be-required-to-work-full-time/2011/10/20/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/should-doctors-be-required-to-work-full-time/2011/10/20/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:14:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Part-time physicians are a growing trend. Just in time for the physician shortage, many doctors are choosing a more balanced lifestyle of blending part-time medical practice with family time or other personal pursuits.
MD News poses an interesting question: should physicians be required to work full-time for a certain number of years upon completion of training?
If [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Being a Doctor &#8220;Overrated&#8221;?</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/is-being-a-doctor-overrated/2011/10/13/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/is-being-a-doctor-overrated/2011/10/13/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:51:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Is practicing medicine an &#8220;overrated&#8221; career? 
This week, the careers of physicians, surgeons, and psychiatrists were ranked in the top 12 &#8220;Most Overrated Careers&#8221; list by CareerCast.com. In fact, surgeons ranked second on the list, followed by physicians at number three, and psychiatrists ranked fourth.
CareerCast.com states that the rankings were based primarily upon the stress [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Husband and Wife Physician Teams &#8211; Practice Search Tips</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/husband-and-wife-physician-teams-practice-search-tips/2011/10/12/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/husband-and-wife-physician-teams-practice-search-tips/2011/10/12/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[For Doctors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Finding the right medical practice opportunity as a physician is challenging enough, and when your spouse is a physician too, the challenges double!  With 50% of all medical school graduates being women, the prevalence of husband and wife physician teams seems to be growing significantly.
A physician’s spouse is always an important part, often the most [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MMS Physician Workforce Study: Indicative of Future National Physician Workforce Trends?</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/mms-physician-workforce-study-indicative-of-future-national-physician-workforce-trends/2011/10/03/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/mms-physician-workforce-study-indicative-of-future-national-physician-workforce-trends/2011/10/03/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Shortages, Dissatisfaction Reported in Massachusetts&#8217; Physician Workforce
The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) released its 10th annual physician workforce study, based on responses from 1,071 physicians in the state.
Many healthcare experts look to the healthcare trends in Massachusetts because the state&#8217;s health reform plan (often referred to as &#8220;RomneyCare&#8221;, after then-Gov. Mitt Romney) is reportedly similar in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Many Physicians Use Social Media? Which Networking Sites are Most Popular?</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/how-many-physicians-use-social-media-which-networking-sites-are-most-popular/2011/09/27/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/how-many-physicians-use-social-media-which-networking-sites-are-most-popular/2011/09/27/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:43:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many studies and surveys have been completed regarding physicians&#8217; use of social media. The growth of social media use among the physician population has been so rapid, it&#8217;s difficult for studies to keep up, according to the American Medical News.
One of the most recent studies was released in August 2011 by QuantiaMD, an online physician [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Tips For Deciding To Sign Or Not To Sign</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/5-tips-for-deciding-to-sign-or-not-to-sign/2011/09/23/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/5-tips-for-deciding-to-sign-or-not-to-sign/2011/09/23/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:33:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[For Doctors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Should You Accept The Offer?
You just had a great interview with a hospital or practice.  You’ve got an offer in hand, and the opportunity seems to be a fit.  However, you&#8217;re still not 100% certain; you&#8217;ve been on a number of interviews, and/or talked to so many people on the phone about several different practice [...]]]></description>
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		<title>6 Tips to Host a Great Physician Interview</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/5-tips-to-host-a-great-interview/2011/09/21/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/5-tips-to-host-a-great-interview/2011/09/21/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:07:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[For Hospitals / Employers / Recruiters]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many hospital or group employers go into interviews on a wing and a prayer, hoping that a physician candidate will like their opportunity and want to take the job.  As a potential employer, you can proactively prepare to set up a fantastic interview that will truly make a difference in the success of the recruiting process [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Physician Recruiting and Retention Tips from ASPR</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/physician-recruiting-and-retention-tips-from-aspr/2011/09/16/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/physician-recruiting-and-retention-tips-from-aspr/2011/09/16/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:42:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Association of Staff Physician Recruiters (ASPR) hosted its 18th Annual Conference in Chicago with record-breaking attendance last month. The Conference was attended by more than 460 in-house physician recruitment professionals from across the United States and Canada. Participants discussed how healthcare organizations can successfully recruit and retain physicians in an increasingly competitive market.
“Our members [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Physician Recruiting News and Physician Workforce Updates</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/physician-recruiting-news-and-physician-workforce-updates/2011/09/13/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/physician-recruiting-news-and-physician-workforce-updates/2011/09/13/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:29:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There is so much news currently developing relative to physician careers, physician staffing, and the physician workforce, that it&#8217;s almost impossible to blog about them at a reasonable pace and keep up with the latest updates.
Therefore today&#8217;s post is a brief round-up of some of the interesting stories relative to the physician staffing industry and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Myths About Direct Mail Marketing to Candidates</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/4-myths-about-direct-mail-marketing-to-candidates/2011/09/08/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/4-myths-about-direct-mail-marketing-to-candidates/2011/09/08/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:28:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[For Hospitals / Employers / Recruiters]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are currently hiring physicians, you know how challenging and competitive the market is for physicians right now.  Despite the need for physicians, many hospitals are looking for short cuts and ways to cut corners to save money in their recruitment efforts, due to the economic stress and the need to reduce costs. However, hospitals still need [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of Curiosity in Recruiting</title>
		<link>http://dochunterdiary.com/the-importance-of-curiosity-in-recruiting/2011/09/01/</link>
		<comments>http://dochunterdiary.com/the-importance-of-curiosity-in-recruiting/2011/09/01/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:39:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asantiago</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A long time ago, when I took a few journalism classes, one of the themes that was often tossed around was the importance of curiosity in journalism &#8211; the best journalists are often those who are most curious. By having enthusiasm and natural curiosity for the world around them, journalists never assume to know everything [...]]]></description>
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