The beginnings of a career in anesthesia are quite organized and regimented: first an undergraduate education, then medical school, then residency, capped off (possibly) with a fellowship. Each step is a challenge, but the path is at least clear and well defined. Thus, it is often disorienting for the budding anesthesiologist when this path abruptly ends and all of the administrative resources shepherding them through their career suddenly vanish.
Life After Residency is written to help ease this transition. It attempts to address the most common scenarios a resident may face as they start their career as an attending. Sections are devoted to planning the job search, conducting interviews, and evaluating employment offers. The authors take the time to describe the mundane aspects of a medical practice that are nevertheless often totally unfamiliar to residents (e.g., issues around credentialing, malpractice insurance, maintaining licensure, continuing medical education, etc.) There...
