My new prospective employer won't pay my license and DEA - is that normal?

[bomgd3]

Hey folks, I'm a newish hospitalist about 1.5 out of residency. I'm moving to a different state because of my wife's job, and my prospective employer will not pay my DEA or state license. It's about $1100 total. Is that common practice in certain areas of the country? When I got my first job out of residency, they reimbursed DEA, license, boards, etc. no-questions-asked. I was a little insulted that the new job won't pay for these things since it's really a drop in the bucket and maybe a sign of good faith, but I'm not sure if maybe that's just how certain regions work customarily? Please let me know what your experiences were. Thanks!

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[geripalgal]

Do they pay more than others for cme? That would be the only trade off I would accept...

 

[bomgd3]

Do they pay more than others for cme? That would be the only trade off I would accept...

Nah, it's the usual amount (I think $3kish, I forget exactly how much)

 

[IMrad]

This should be negotiable prior to signing your contract similar to moving expenses, bonuses, etc.

 

[shiftingmirage]

Not sure what the norm is, but just for another data point, I had to pay for my license, but employer paid for federal DEA (I paid for state which was like $5 or something). Employer does pay for license renewal, but I had to get the initial license.

 

[michaelrack]

My job as a psychiatric hospitalist pays a set yearly amount for cme and a different set amount for licensure (including dea, state license, cert or board recert fees)

 

[VA Hopeful Dr]

Yes. Usually places that don't cover that give you a larger CME stipend.

I had a job that did cover DEA, specialty society membership and state license. My CME allowance per year was $2,000.

My current job does not pay for anything at all, and my CME allowance is $5,000.