Question: If you were just starting your career as a physician, would you choose employment or private practice? What factors would you consider in your decision?
Dr. Eric Esrailian: I have always envisioned being part of an academic institution because of the potential to have an impact on the community — and possibly the world. Given the current landscape, employment-based opportunities are appealing for young graduates for many reasons. The long-term income stability, benefits and support are reassuring to many young physicians starting out in their careers. Like UCLA Health, many academic health systems have also created clinician-educator career tracks that provide opportunities for growth personally and professionally while making a contribution to the community. Knowing the landscape, these attributes are exactly what I would be looking for in a position.
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