Sure. The more relevant question is should your physician-mentor review your contract.

Should your favorite mechanic perform an appendectomy? Your physician-mentor can undoubtedly offer insights into their own contracting process and try to help you avoid certain pitfalls. However, your contract should take into consideration your unique needs. Working with a qualified attorney can help you get the best contract for you and avoid the “could, shoulda, woulda’s” down the road.

Aside from being married, this is likely the most important document you will sign. Having a qualified physician contracts attorney review your contract is a worthwhile investment that can help prevent headaches and career catastrophes in the future. Here are just a few areas where an attorney can add value:

• Legal analysis of your contract obligations

• Assessment of your non-compete clause

• Identification of egregious contract imbalances

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Five business days, provided you’ve uploaded all requested documents to the client portal.

Yes. There is a $500 rush fee on top of your package price for a 48-hour turnaround. This fee allows me to take my husband to dinner after ignoring him for 48 hours to get your contract done.

If your employer refuses to negotiate, that is valuable information to you. Do you want to be in a relationship with an employer who won’t meet you in the middle for reasonable requests? That said, the contract review process is not all about negotiation. Understanding what your contract, as written, means for you is vital. Finally, it’s best to approach negotiations with leverage. Having multiple offers is the best way to create leverage for yourself.