The Podcast by KevinMD An attorney's guide to your first physician contract
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Nov 15, 2025 
Dennis Hursh, a healthcare attorney with decades of experience advising new physicians, explains why many early-career doctors accept poor employment terms. He explores the power shift from candidate to employer, which contract elements are most negotiable, and why legal review signals seriousness. Practical tips on non-competes, call schedules, and when to involve counsel are highlighted in clear, short takes.
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Hire An Attorney Before Signing
- Have an attorney review your employment agreement before signing anything.
- Use their letter to request reasonable changes rather than signing immediately.
Offer Means You've Already Been Chosen
- Once an employer makes a job offer, they've effectively chosen you and invested resources.
- That selection shifts leverage toward the physician during contract negotiation.
Use A Law Firm Letter To Make Requests
- Present requested changes via a law firm letter to signal seriousness and reduce personal pressure.
- Employers usually negotiate rather than refuse outright when requests are reasonable.