During his talk, Dr. Baraf told the young doctors in the audience, “you are at a fork in the road.” He and the others in this afternoon session agreed that sufficient background research, in combination with the appropriate advisers and mentors, can help them find the right fit and a path to a fruitful future. And, Dr. Dennis noted, while salary, bonuses, termination clauses, and other contract details must be attended to, other considerations—such as job satisfaction, security, and happiness—are also important factors in the decision-making process.
Gretchen Henkel is a freelance journalist based in California.
