Issue 1

2010 Pediatric Subspecialty Recruitment Strategies

With the unprecedented growth of Children's Hospitals and the subsequent demand for pediatric subspecialty medical services, the 2009–2010 subspecialty pediatrics recruitment season has proven to be a very competitive field for physicians. Not only do the best and brightest candidates have multiple offers, but due to the shortage of pediatric subspecialty providers today, nearly all candidates receive multiple offers. If you are recruiting physicians for the summer of 2010, now is the time to implement your best practices. Read more...

Top 10 Tips for Evaluating Candidate CVs & Resumés

When advertising for an open medical provider position, you may receive many CVs or resumés. How do you choose the most favorable candidates? Here are 10 tips to help you evaluate candidates on paper:

1. Is the CV/resumé professional, with clearly defined sections, correct spelling and word usage? If not, this may be a sign of disorganization, lack of attention to detail or poor communication skills. Read more...

In the next issue of Passion 4 Pediatrics, we'll discuss which Pediatric specialties are in highest demand and the Top 10 Tips for Maximizing Telephone Interviews.