Beyond The Finish Line | Season 1 Episode 6
Negotiating Your First Attending Job & Balancing Teaching
Negotiating your first attending contract can feel impossible—unless you know how to ask. In this latest Beyond the Finish Line episode, Dr. Joe Sherman interviews Dr. James Takahashi on how he successfully secured protected teaching time, inpatient/outpatient flexibility, and mentorship duties in his first pediatric neurology role. For more on residency exit strategies, check out “Negotiation Tips for New Physicians” by Career MD. 💼🩺
Published on
April 24, 2025
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Timestamps
- 00:00:00 – Intro
- 00:02:02 – Dr. Takahashi’s Background
- 00:10:34 – Advice Pertinent to Medical Students
- 00:18:36 – What Happens After Your Finish Line?
- 00:24:41 – Journaling & Moving Forward
- 00:30:09 – Family Support
- 00:38:03 – Contract Negotiating
- 00:43:52 – Final Question & Wrap-up