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Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
On Sunday, employment contracts took center stage. The
morning kicked off with a panel discussion that addressed
various contract models, including small group, large group,
and employed contracts. Additionally, a practice owner addressed how she set up a contract with her associate. Attendees also received insight into leaving a job and what to be
aware of before, during, and after the transition. A health-care
lawyer offered his top tips for reviewing your own contract.
In between these discussions, attendees received invaluable
information about emotional intelligence (EQ). Shayna Humphrey, MEd, returned to YPI after a well-received presentation
last year to provide further insight into this important topic.
The meeting ended with a Q&A session for current students
with young physicians.
Though it didn't necessarily look like any other YPI, the
event was a resounding success. The meeting featured blocks
of programming structured loosely to address young physician topics in the mornings, with lectures that were more targeted to residents presented in the afternoon. Nearly 70 percent of participants attended for the first time, with many
indicating they could only do so because of the virtual nature
of the event. Attendees overwhelmingly enjoyed the presentations, particularly lectures that addressed career growth and
practice management. Attendees were openly appreciative of
the candid discussion among the speakers on the employment contract panel. These topics can be difficult to discuss
with colleagues, especially when signing an employment contract for the first time, so learning what other young physician members have experienced is invaluable. Additionally,
the live question-and-answer session throughout the discussion provided attendees with the opportunity to address specific contract concerns.

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" A lot of contract negotiation
dialogue is so taboo regarding
compensation and beneﬁts, and
I appreciated the candor and
honesty of the panelists. "
" Most talks were very relevant,
whether you're a ﬁrst-year
student or already out in the
work world. "

The APMA Young Physician Leadership Panel (YPLP) will
review the feedback provided by attendees in planning future
YPIs. With more than 80 percent of attendees reporting they
would highly recommend the YPI to a friend or colleague in
the future, it's clear this year's meeting proved even more
valuable by offering virtual participation. Mark your calendar
now to attend the next YPI, October 2-3, 2021!
For additional young physician resources, visit www.apma.
org/ypts.
APMA gratefully acknowledges the support of PICA as the
founding sponsor of the APMA Young Physicians' Program, as well
as our contributing partners: The Podiatry Foundation; Organogenesis Inc.; American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery; American Board of Podiatric Medicine; and Bako Diagnostics. n

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