Physician Employment Authority

MedAccord is known as an authority on physician employment contracts by the New England Journal of Medicine, AMA (American Medical Association) News, Virginia Medical Quarterly, and AGA News (American Gastroenterological Association).

MedAccord has presented popular seminars at leading teaching hospitals such as Duke University, the University of Virginia, the University of North Carolina, and more.  MedAccord has been a source for the Washington Post and Virginia Associated Press.

MedAccord also has worked closely with medical societies such as the American Gastroenterological Association, the Association of Black Cardiologists, the Medical Society of Virginia, and the Medical Society of the District of Columbia.

Surely you know that the results of each case, including yours, will depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case.  Past case results do not guarantee or predict the same result in any specific future case precisely because of the uniqueness.

That's precisely why we offer an initial consultation to discuss your unique needs.  But, based on our past successes, here are the types of things satisfied past clients say about what we did for them.

Physician Employment -- Win With MedAccord

MedAccord is of course most proud of what our clients say.  Many clients have said that we provided “the things they didn’t teach us in medical school” and see us as “an agent for physician employees.” For instance:

"There is simply no way for a physician to know what he is signing when contracts arrive. And a contract review by someone who isn't familiar with what is fair and standard will only pick up some of the problems.

Finally, when problems were found (as we did in my case), MedAccord's expertise in negotiating in a friendly, win-win manner helped to clinch a deal that I could not have negotiated myself even if I knew what the problems in the contract were.

…If an attorney had pointed out the problems in the contract, I would still be stuck trying to negotiate them, and I wouldn't have had any real sense of prioritizing the problems or determining the impact of various elements in the contract on my future."

Physician Employment Achievements

"The final contract was very different from the original. My starting salary was substantially higher, the interval between employment and partnership was shortened, the no-compete clause was removed, and numerous other changes were made on my behalf... I recommend MedAccord's services without question."

"MedAccord is a professional organization, well run with talented people. They are adept at securing the best deal for their clients, one that is in the true best interests of these clients.

The situation is very analogous to an agent in a sports contract negotiation, and the experience and skill MedAccord provided relieved my family's anxieties and allowed me to rest assured I made the best decision possible with regard to my offers.

I feel they optimized all aspects of my final contract. I would be happy to deal with MedAccord in the future and will recommend them highly to my colleagues."

"I consider myself lucky to have gone to hear you speak that night at Duke University - I could have found no one that compares with you, your dedication, determination or your tremendous work ethic! YOU'RE THE BEST!!!"

"I believe that you have provided me with valuable legal advice and professional guidance... I have certainly appreciated your working with me as a "silent partner" in my interactions with my new employers. Without your help, I would not have the peace of mind in entering my new position at (a very prominent academic institution) that I now have."

"It helped having someone who knew what was fluff and what was important. You have a great level of professionalism and were very prompt and punctual. I could always count on your call. I would recommend MedAccord without reservation. A first class company."

More Client Comments

"Personal and timely contact with (MedAccord's President) Brad Jones built a relationship of reliability and trust. This was extremely beneficial to my sense of well being over the long process of contract negotiations. Brad returned all my phone calls very quickly with all the appropriate information available for fruitful conversation and decision making. He also kept me aware of a timetable for the process and what to anticipate... “

"Services were thorough, informative and comprehensive. No stone was left unturned. The final decisions on the contract I signed were made by me and I felt very comfortable doing so, as MedAccord had made all my options clear."

"It's nice to have all services -- benefits specialists, legal assistance, etc.-- (available) in one company... I felt very comfortable with MedAccord. I did not have to worry about all of the details myself."

"I am in a far better position financially (by over $100,000!) than I would have been without MedAccord's efforts on my behalf. The policy of not requiring payment until after my contract was signed is why I could use MedAccord - I simply didn't have money to pay a lawyer during the majority of my search (during residency and shortly thereafter). The payment plan is quite reasonable. I would recommend MedAccord to others (and I have already) without hesitation. The services provide invaluable assistance with a complicated process. Thanks for your help!"

"Peace of mind is priceless. Thank you for all your hard work."

"Your skill and professionalism throughout made all the difference."

"Very professional... negotiating well without risk of losing the offer... Some of my colleagues have very long, confusing contracts that leave them feeling overwhelmed. Your no obligation review was helpful and was not pushy to recommend hire."