To Own or Not to Own?
Associateship vs. Ownership
THE NEXT DDS
Learning Objectives:
Upon hearing this podcast, the listener should:
- Understand
the pros and cons of both ownership and associateship
- Have a
better idea of what he/she thinks would suite them best upon graduation
from dental school
During your professional life, you will reach a number of
crucial turning points that will shape your career path and financial future.
Deciding whether to move from practicing as an associate to owning your own
practice is one such turning point. Before making a decision, you’ll want to
conduct careful research and give much consideration to the alternatives as
each inherently entails its own advantages and challenges.
Most important is ensuring that the choice you make fits
your personality type and interpersonal style. This is the key to attaining not
only professional success, but also deep personal satisfaction and enjoyment
throughout your business career.
Related Reading:
- http://thenextdds.com/Articles/Selecting-the-Ideal-Associateship/
- http://thenextdds.com/Articles/Patient-Retention-During-Transitions/
- http://thenextdds.com/Articles/Buy-a-Practice-or-Build-Your-Own/
- http://thenextdds.com/Articles/The-Dentist-as-the-Chief-Executive-Officer/
- http://thenextdds.com/Articles/Why-Associateships-Fail/
- http://thenextdds.com/Podcasts/Purchasing-a-Dental-Practice--Legal-Protection/
- http://thenextdds.com/Articles/Seven-Suggestions-for-Initially-Exploring-a-Possible-Associateship-Opportunity/