Contract Negotiations 101 Led by Mighnon Martin, JD

Learning Objectives:

1.    Develop a negotiating plan prior to engaging an employer on your contract

2.    Identify which areas are likely to be most and least negotiable in a contract

3.    Recognize red flag conditions in a contract and contract negotiations 

Time Management Led by Santina Wheat, MD

Learning Objectives:

1.    Identify key time management strategies specific to the demands of residency and early medical practice, allowing for increased productivity and reduced stress.

2.    Demonstrate practical techniques for prioritizing tasks and managing clinical and administrative responsibilities efficiently.

3.    Develop a personalized action plan for maintaining work-life balance and preventing burnout through effective time management practices.

Financial Planning for New Physicians Led by Mustafa Alavi, MD & Eric Sullivan, MD

Learning Objectives:

1.    Develop strategies to manage financial obligations related to medical practice and professional responsibilities, including student loan repayment options such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

2.    Identify approaches to reduce financial stress and maintain professional well-being, ensuring the ability to focus on patient care and career development.

3.    Evaluate key considerations for long-term financial stability that support sustained engagement in family medicine practice (e.g., retirement planning relevant to physicians).

Compensation Models Explained Led by Asim Jaffer, MD, MBA

Learning Objectives

1.    Explain common compensation structures in family medicine and how they influence workload, resources, and professional responsibilities.

2.    Assess the impact of benefits and incentives on overall practice sustainability, including CME funds, call pay, and loan repayment programs.

3.    Apply strategies to evaluate and negotiate employment terms that support fair agreements and enable physicians to maintain high-quality patient care.

Panel on Career Tools, CV & Interview Prep Essentials  led by Rebecca Maddrell, MD

Goal: Equip you with practical career tools, showcase IAFP involvement opportunities, and inspire ongoing connection as both mentors and mentees.