Early Career Resources
After finishing residency or a fellowship, starting out as a practicing psychiatrist is an exciting time. You continue to develop your identity as a physician and have many new opportunities to explore. It can also be challenging as you deal with business aspects and navigate your career. MPS and APA are ready to help members during this transition! Following are some useful resources. If you have additional needs, please contact the MPS for assistance.
Expand your Presence in the Maryland Psychiatric Community
- Be sure your MPS member record is up to date – log in to your MPS member account or request an update form. This information is used for the membership directory, MPS Find a Psychiatrist, office referrals, and much more!
- Opt in to the MPS Find a Psychiatrist website (email mps@mdpsych.org or update via your MPS member account)
- Join a MPS interest group or committee (email mps@mdpsych.org)
- Participate in the MPS listserv (email mps@mdpsych.org)
- Opt in to the APA Find a Psychiatrist website
Enhance your Credentials
Fellow status (FAPA) is an honor that enhances your professional credentials and reflects your dedication to the psychiatric profession. Dues rates remain the same. The annual application deadline is September 1 each year. Visit the APA website for more details and a link to the application.
ECP Best Paper Award
Gain recognition for outstanding scholarship via the annual MPS “best paper” awards. Previous winners are listed here. The Academic Psychiatry Committee awards cash prizes to winners. Click here for eligibility, deadlines, etc.
Find New Career Opportunities
Each issue of MPS News includes current openings for psychiatrists in the state. The newsletter is emailed to all members at the beginning of every month. The MPS website also has positions available.
For help with employment contracts, consider Stephen Kaufman, J.D., who presented to MPS members on this topic. The AMA offers tips in this post and PRMS has a tip sheet here.
Receive Patient Referrals
Opt in to patient referrals from the MPS office and directory referral listing (email mps@mdpsych.org or update via your MPS member account)
Opt in to be included on the MPS website list of members who are actively taking new patients.
Reach Out to Your MPS Colleagues
Curbside Conversations
MPS members with in-depth knowledge in specific areas are available for informal chats about your clinical questions, etc. These discussions are not formal consultations, but rather a collegial resource that is offered voluntarily, exclusively to others in the MPS community. Click here for more details.
Participate in MPS Meetings and Events
Each year the MPS offers a variety of ways for members to connect, learn and socialize. Please check the meeting calendar for upcoming CME and networking opportunities or watch your email for for registration information.
Check out these tips for Finding Supervision.
Check Out Practice Resources
Transition to Practice & Early Career Resources from the APA
This APA webpage offers information for the following categories: Business of Medicine, Lifelong Learning, Practice Trends, Networking, and Career Development.
MPS Practice Resources
This section of the MPS website has information on licensure, the PDMP, practice guidelines, payer information, risk management and much more.
Grow Your Skill Set
The Physician Leadership Program has these modules:
- Career Development and Negotiation
- Leadership Theory
- Influence and Working Within a System
- Fiscal Management in Healthcare
- Quality Improvement and Leading Change
Questions?
Reach out to MPS staff if you don’t see what you’re looking for. Email mps@mdpsych.org for assistance.