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American Medical Association | January 09, 2026

What might delay the start of your first physician job?

What might delay the start of your first physician job?

You’ve accepted what seems like the ideal physician employment position, signed the employment contract and visited your new hometown. But research shows that, even though you and your new employer both may be eager for you to start, you’re likely to do quite a bit of waiting before beginning your first physician job.

A recent article from the American Medical Association presents data from a physician recruiter organization, showing that licensing issues and other delays could push start dates back by months.

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