contracts

02
Jun
Golden Scalpel circular monogram in gold on a black background — cover art for The Golden Scalpel Files podcast Episode 3.

The Golden Scalpel Files — Episode 3

The audio companion to Sunday's article. Six clauses in every physician contract decide what your career costs you. Three minutes. Built for the OR hallway, the commute, the drive between hospitals.
3 min read
31
May
Black gloved surgical hand signing a physician employment contract with a gold fountain pen, the words "TAIL COVERAGE" visible on the document, brass desk lamp illuminating the scene.

The Most Expensive Thing You'll Sign as a Physician Without Fully Understanding

Six clauses in every physician contract decide what your career costs you. Most physicians don't know they exist. The most expensive thing on your contract isn't the salary — it's the exit.
5 min read
28
May
Before You Sign — The Resident Contract Decision Tree, a Golden Scalpel Resident Corner guide.

Resident Corner: Before You Sign — The Resident Contract Decision Tree

The algorithm you were never given. Five questions. One contract.
5 min read
27
May
Bar chart: a physician's day is 27% direct patient care, 49% electronic health records (EHR), and 24% administrative work.

Data Center: The Physician Workday — One Chart Behind The Manifesto

The Manifesto told you why the system is broken. This is the proof.
4 min read