Physician Relocating: Resources to Make your Move Easier

Most of the physicians we place in new positions require relocation. Making a career move that involves relocation often engenders two competing feelings: excitement about the new challenge and destination, and apprehension about the logistical and time-consuming tasks that moving entails.

The New England Journal of Medicine has published an article on how to make relocation for you and your family as easy as possible so you are able to focus on the exciting prospect of starting in your new position.

There are many resources available to make your move as easy as possible. The first place to look for assistance in relocating (other than from the recruiter you are working with!) is the employing organization or practice. Many groups and health care organizations can either provide direct assistance to relocating physicians and their families, or access to trusted community resources. These can help to simplify the process of choosing a neighborhood, real estate agent, school, or any of the dozens of services recent arrivals are likely to need.

Physicians should also indicate any special needs of family members. It is not unusual for a hiring practice or organization to provide assistance with a spouse’s job search (given that 80% of households are two-income families now), a child’s educational needs, or an aging parent’s care.

Read the full article, including links to resources that help provide relocation assistance, at The New England Journal of Medicine, or click here:

http://www.nejmjobs.org/career-resources/physician-relocation.aspx