Why Are You Afraid To Call?

In 20 years of supporting the career needs of America's young physicians, I have learned that the stigmas of residency and fellowship live on for many years post training.  Countless numbers of newly minted physicians approach the job market as if they are still subservient figures doomed to forever comply with the nonstop demands of senior attendings or practicing physicians.  It is time to realize that at the competition of your training you are now equally trained officially peers and colleagues separated only by experience.  Too many young physicians waste countless time and financial resources mailing pretty cover letters and CVs that will never see more than the official round file of the practice administrator.  While you are sending out your sterile offerings, your competition for the job is on the phone making live direct contact with the practice or program thus creating barriers to entry that your paper documents will never penetrate.  Yes, I realize it will seem foreign to pick up the phone, call your target practice and ask for doctor Smith to discuss your interests and their needs.  Get Over It, Practice Your Pitch In The Mirror, Make The Call.  They are!!!

Wesley