Six degrees of separation is the theory that everyone and everything is six or fewer steps away, by way of introduction, from any other person in the world. Microsoft researchers say the theory stands up. So through chains of acquaintance that link us all, you are just six introductions away from every physician candidate.

Consider the power of physician profiles on Doximity. The member base has soared to nearly 50 percent of all US-licensed physicians because Doximity enables doctors to connect and communicate with their peers quickly while staying compliant with strict regulations designed to protect patient privacy.

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Recruiters at Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF) are faced with incredibly unique challenges: finding US physicians with specific clinical expertise who will work during disease outbreaks and in conflict zones. While MSF has been the top line of defense during the Ebola outbreak, the need for physicians to work on projects with less-publicized diseases continues. That's why Doctors Without Borders is now working with Doximity to recruit physicians for global field operations, starting with HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) projects. You can learn more about the initiative here. 

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It seems there’s a parallel medical world out there. One where fully qualified physicians and surgeons have a “DO” after their name rather than an “MD." So is a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) a licensed medical doctor, just like an MD?

You might be surprised how often this question is still asked—even by physician recruiters. Last year, in fact, the American Osteopathic Association conducted a survey and discovered that 29 percent of adults in the U.S. didn’t know DOs are licensed to practice medicine; 33 percent didn’t know DOs can legally prescribe medicine; and 63 percent didn’t know DOs can perform surgery. 

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Just like the marriage and courtship dance we do as individuals, courting physician candidates is about attracting attention, communication, and understanding. Courtship is the first step in any successful relationship, and as a physician recruiter you’re effectively engaged in a courtship. If you’re recruiting candidates who are married or in a committed relationship, their decision will be based 98 percent on input from their partner—which means you’re courting their spouse or family, too.

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You’re recruiting family physicians for a terrific opportunity. The annual salary is $325,000, plus a great benefits package; he or she will work just four days a week and receive eight weeks of PTO yearly. The problem? The job is in Chickasaw County, Iowa, population 12,284—the very definition of rural—and who wants to work in a place like that?

The answer just might surprise you.

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Physician recruiting isn’t simply about hiring physicians. It’s about matching the right physicians with the right opportunities.

Physician recruiters like you can now use Doximity Talent Finder to prescreen and source potential candidates based on training, experience, geographical ties, salary, and other criteria. You can then contact physicians privately via the Doximity network. Even more, a physician who receives a DocMail message from you can also view your Doximity recruiter profile. So how do you make the most of your profile? Try these six tips.

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U.S. News & World Report recently published their annual ranking of the nation's Best Hospitals. This year, a mere 17 hospitals made the list and just 144 hospitals ranked nationally in a specialty.

The 2014 list includes two firsts.

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Doctors are embracing digital technology at an incredible rate and it’s changing the physician recruitment landscape.

Yes, the medical profession has long been on the forefront of technology’s latest wonders—from simple x-rays, to magnetic resonance imaging, to telescopic eye implants, and even artificial joints with microchip monitors. Yet when it comes to common digital tools we all take for granted, physicians have curiously been left far behind.

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Your professional network can be a powerful ally in building your career, and it's no different for the physicians you're working with.

Historically, medical professionals have manually tapped into their network of alumni and colleagues from medical school, residency or past positions when they’re building a practice or seeking a new position. Employers have always looked internally for recommendations from existing employees when they’re sourcing and vetting potential candidates as a new hire. However, new online tools like Doximity have made networking much more powerful. Instead of static CV’s and resumes, physicians can now have a dynamic digital profile that reflects his or her personal brand. It’s useful when they’re looking for a new position, but it’s also a great way to market their expertise and collaborate with other medical professionals.

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In a world where time means everything,
physicians are feeling the squeeze from every side. 

A recent Ponemon Institute study estimates that clinicians only spend 45% of their time (27 minutes of every hour) with patients. The rest of their time is spent communicating and collaborating with other clinicians. Doximity not only streamlines communication, it gives physicians an easy and secure way to tap into their peers’ expertise in real-time.

Recent estimates put the ratio of recruiters to physicians at 1:4, so it’s no surprise you’re feeling the squeeze, too.

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