Understanding Associate Employment Contracts
Thursday, January 30, 2025
1:30 – 5:00 pm
Course Code:
372TL
Cost:
$135.00
Credits:
3
CE Hours
Securing an associateship position, especially right out of dental school, is a stressful and time-consuming experience. Many graduates and new dentists may hastily sign employment contracts or offers without fully understanding the roles, responsibilities, and expectations involved.
This course will highlight the essential components of a dental employment contract, guiding you through the details of what to expect as a new dentist. It will cover market-driven compensation standards and employment laws to help reach agreements that satisfy both parties. Additionally, the discussion will extend to other forms of employment compensation, including health insurance, vacation time, and retirement benefits.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Utilize relevant negotiating skills as a new professional
- Identify common reimbursement and compensation schemes in the dental marketplace, including their income tax implications
- Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of individual employment contracts
- Understand the overall distinctions between being an employee and a self-employed associate
- Define the purpose of risk management and apply appropriate business and professional protocols
- Discuss disability insurance and malpractice insurance, understanding how they relate to personal and professional risk management
- Plan more effectively with respect to personal finances, including student debt repayment/consolidation, retirement planning, and investments
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