FOR RESIDENTS & FELLOWS
Your first contract is a career-defining document.
Most residents sign within weeks of receiving it — without knowing what's actually negotiable. One conversation with AxisMD can change that.
72%
of residents never negotiate their first offer
$50k+
average annual compensation left on the table
1 yr
typical non-compete radius that often goes unchallenged
You've spent a decade becoming a physician. Your employer has spent decades perfecting their contracts.
THE REALITY
That contract isn't just an offer — it's a document written by attorneys whose job is to protect the organization's interests. Your salary, RVU targets, call schedule, and non-compete clause were all drafted with institutional leverage in mind.
The good news: almost everything is negotiable. The hard part is knowing what to ask for, how to ask, and what actually matters over a career. That's exactly what AxisMD brings to the table.
What Residents Fear
Asking to negotiate will make them seem difficult or ungrateful
They'll lose the offer if they push back
They don't know what "market rate" actually looks like
The non-compete won't matter — until it does
They're signing something they don't fully understand
What AxisMD Provides
Every clause explained in plain language
Benchmarked compensation data for your specialty and region
A negotiation strategy that protects the relationship
Non-compete and restrictive covenant analysis
Confidence before you put pen to paper
Every line that will shape your first years in practice.
WHAT WE COVER
Full Legal Contract Review
Every clause explained — not just the salary line
Non-Compete Analysis
Radius, duration, enforceability — before you're bound by it
Call & Schedule Obligations
What's buried in the fine print about your time
Negotiation Strategy
What to ask for, how to ask, and when to hold firm; also option for us to negotiate on your behalf
Compensation Benchmarking
Is the offer fair for your specialty, region, and setting?
RVU & Productivity Terms
Are your targets realistic? Is your upside capped?
Compensation Modeling
How does your compensation change over time with partnership, professor tracks?
Review it before
you sign it.
A confidential consultation with AxisMD takes less time than the contract review your employer's attorney already completed — on their behalf. It's time you had someone in your corner.