Questions About Applying for Hospitalist Positions

[member30000]

I'm graduating this summer and applying for hospitalists positions and have some general questions.

When should US citizens apply for hospitalists positions?

How long after you interview should you sign? How long can you stall until you've finished exploring all the other opportunities to find the right one for you? In other words how long will the hospitalist group usually wait for an answer?

Many of the positions want online CV's submitted when you apply. Should you do that or call first?

Many of them say "no residents". Does that mean they don't want freshly graduated from residency applicants?

Many of them say "this specific state certified". What if you will be certified in that state by the time you actually graduate from residency but aren't certified yet when you are applying?

Do you include personal references on your CV, if so how many?

How long should your CV be?

Do you send a cover letter with your CV?

On average how long does it take to get an interview after you apply for a job?

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[NotAProgDirector]

I'm graduating this summer and applying for hospitalists positions and have some general questions.

When should US citizens apply for hospitalists positions?

Hard to say. Many programs are actively hiring now, so the answer is now. Some programs may only develop openings as the year progresses.

How long after you interview should you sign? How long can you stall until you've finished exploring all the other opportunities to find the right one for you? In other words how long will the hospitalist group usually wait for an answer?

This will depend from group to group. Some programs will require 2 interviews (rather than just one). It also depends upon how many good quality applicants there are. If we don't get an answer back quickly, we assume you're not terribly interested.

Many of the positions want online CV's submitted when you apply. Should you do that or call first?

If they ask for a CV, send a CV.

Many of them say "no residents". Does that mean they don't want freshly graduated from residency applicants?

Yes, that's usually what they mean. But you should ask if there's a position you're specifically interested in.

Many of them say "this specific state certified". What if you will be certified in that state by the time you actually graduate from residency but aren't certified yet when you are applying?

I assume you're refering to licensing. No one expects you to be licensed when you apply. They are simply pointing out that you will need to get a license.

Do you include personal references on your CV, if so how many?

Optional. Some do, some say "References furnished on request". As a resident, this isn't a big deal so I'd list them now. Once you're out in practice. if you're looking for a new position you might not want your current employer contacted until you're certain there's a spot you're interested in.

How long should your CV be?

As long as it takes to describe your career.

Do you send a cover letter with your CV?

Yes, and please make it professional. Explain why you are applying, and what you are looking for. I cannot tell you how many "cover letters" I have received this season that say "Hey, im rly interested in the position cuz it sounds rly gud". I'm not kidding.

On average how long does it take to get an interview after you apply for a job?

Also totally depends. Most likely, they will want to talk to you on the phone first.

 

[DrDudeMD]

I'm about to embark on a job search.. Just wondering how far back a CV should go? Ever since medical school, I haven't really done much extracurricular wise besides some volunteer clinic here and there. And since residency...? Forget about it.

For an aspiring nonacademic hospitalist, is this much of an issue at all?

 

[gutonc]

I'm about to embark on a job search.. Just wondering how far back a CV should go? Ever since medical school, I haven't really done much extracurricular wise besides some volunteer clinic here and there. And since residency...? Forget about it.

For an aspiring nonacademic hospitalist, is this much of an issue at all?

Nobody will care.

 

[Nivakia]

My CV doesnt have anything other than medical stuff now. I cut out all the hobbies. As for references, it's too late for me now. I dont think anyone cares either. I am not going to ask for references from the hospitalists I worked with, they are always busy.

 

[medrest]

Start applying early if you want to get position in a place you like. Having said that there is no urgency to rush to sign any job if you are a citizen. I started looking from Decenber and found a job in March. I am still working in the same place after 5 years.