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Readings

(To get a free copy of the articles that are not linked below, call ACPE at (800) 562-8088 or email us. The articles linked below are in Acrobat format. If you do not have Acrobat, click here to download.)

Articles

• Standing out in a Highly Competitive Job Market
  Carol Westfall
  Physician Executive Journal, 2007
• Hello...Time for that Telephone Interview
  Jennifer Grebenschikoff
  Physician Executive Journal, 2007
• People Persons--and the Job Interview
  Sue Cejka and Michael W. Taylor
  Physician Executive Journal, 2007
• Communication Skills Predict Sucess
  George Linney, MD, CPE, FACPE
  Physician Executive Journal, 2007
• Getting Started as a Physician Executive
  Mary Frances Lyons
  Physician Executive Journal, 2000
• Physician Executives in the 21st Century: New Realities, Roles and Responsibilities
  Russell Coile, Jr.
  Physician Executive Journal, 2000

Journals/Magazines

Physician Executive
Published six times a year by The American College of Physician Executives, Physician Executive Journal carries regular columns on Career Management, Health Law and Managing Change, as well as articles written by authorities on virtually all aspects of medical management. It is free to ACPE members. Non-members may preview a free copy.

Subscribing to the Physician Executive Journal

Modern Physician
Published monthly by Crain Communications, which also publishes Modern Healthcare. Both publications cover news in health care.

Texts

A Career Guide for Physician Executives
The race to master the many changes in health care will be won by those who are swift and flexible. This updated book will help you stay in the race. It includes sample resumes, often-asked interview questions, and examples of experience and communication skills needed for success.

Essentials of Medical Management
Written by nationally known physician executives, health care futurists and management experts from across the country, this book is a valuable reference for both new and experienced physician executives working in all aspects of health care.

Physician Executives: What, Why, How?
An excellent resource for organizations considering establishing a position of medical director and for physicians new to the field who want an explanation of the typical duties of medical directors.