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3 Comments Building a team is one of the most important components of a medical director’s job, and it starts with finding the right people. Many factors come into play in this process, but in many ways it starts with timing.
Have you ever spoken to a residency director who didn’t tell you their resident was the best, fastest, nicest, etc…? Even from a very good friend of mine who was a long time residency director, I rarely got anything helpful when he served as an official reference. After all, their job is to get their residents good jobs. One tip when you check references is to ask slightly different questions. How does this resident compare to their peers? Is productivity tracked and how do they perform? Any complaints or reports of negative interactions with patients or nurses? What is particularly helpful is when you can call someone who works with the individual and is not on their reference list. These conversations can help you understand the applicant’s unofficial strengths and weaknesses. I use my network of contacts at teaching centers to get the ski
nny on residents, and I also speak with colleagues and friends in my metropolitan area to understand why experienced docs are looking elsewhere.
3 Comments Dr Syed Riyaz Ahmad on October 5, 2011 10:30 pm
Agree with Dr Michael Silverman.His approach is ideal for hiring. Only problem is when you are in acute shortage and no other alternatives at hand.
Reply Jim Rosenthal on October 6, 2011 12:04 pm
How did Dr. Mallon remain employed, given that Dr. Silverman seems pretty much on the money here?
Reply danny on October 8, 2011 6:20 pm
Dr. Mellon stays employed because he has tenure; he was given tenure because he a very good doctor, an exellent teacher and he saves lives.
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Teambuilding 101: Just Say No to Jerks - Emergency Physicians Monthly
You are at:Home»Current Features»Teambuilding 101: Just Say No to Jerks
3 Comments Building a team is one of the most important components of a medical director’s job, and it starts with finding the right people. Many factors come into play in this process, but in many ways it starts with timing.
Have you ever spoken to a residency director who didn’t tell you their resident was the best, fastest, nicest, etc…? Even from a very good friend of mine who was a long time residency director, I rarely got anything helpful when he served as an official reference. After all, their job is to get their residents good jobs. One tip when you check references is to ask slightly different questions. How does this resident compare to their peers? Is productivity tracked and how do they perform? Any complaints or reports of negative interactions with patients or nurses? What is particularly helpful is when you can call someone who works with 
the individual and is not on their reference list. These conversations can help you understand the applicant’s unofficial strengths and weaknesses. I use my network of contacts at teaching centers to get the ski
nny on residents, and I also speak with colleagues and friends in my metropolitan area to understand why experienced docs are looking elsewhere.
3 Comments Dr Syed Riyaz Ahmad on October 5, 2011 10:30 pm
Agree with Dr Michael Silverman.His approach is ideal for hiring. Only problem is when you are in acute shortage and no other alternatives at hand.
Reply Jim Rosenthal on October 6, 2011 12:04 pm
How did Dr. Mallon remain employed, given that Dr. Silverman seems pretty much on the money here?
Reply danny on October 8, 2011 6:20 pm
Dr. Mellon stays employed because he has tenure; he was given tenure because he a very good doctor, an exellent teacher and he saves lives.
It Pays to Work in San Antonio!$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS IN CENTRAL TEXAS!Excellent ER Opportunity in Santa Monica, California