Emergency Medicine Consulting Services

The Katz Company EMC, Inc. provides expert consulting services in the following areas:

“Effective Job Searching” Seminar for Residency Programs

A four hour seminar that includes a 2-hour lecture on every aspect of effectively managing the job market from initial goal setting and CV/cover letter preparation, through avenues for finding and evaluating opportunities and the interview experience, to making the final decision, contract negotiations and making the most of the first days on the job.  The lecture is followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.  The final ninety minutes is spent meeting with each graduating resident individually for a career consultation session.  Each attendee receives a 65-page workbook that includes pertinent articles, charts and samples as well as a detailed US Salary survey.  This seminar has been presented in Emergency Medicine residency programs around the country to rave reviews and is repeated, by request, every year at many of the programs.

Compensation Consultation

We will consult with an employer, evaluate their current compensation program in comparison to others in their region and research the department’s finances and patient payer mix, then make detailed proposals for base salary, incentive programs, medical benefits and insurance coverage, malpractice and pension/retirement programs.

Mergers & Acquisitions

The Katz Company has acted as a facilitator of and generator of emergency physician contract group mergers and acquisitions, arranging for complete confidentiality, non-compete documentation and researching the best potential options for groups looking to increase presence in an area or those who seek financial assistance and exit strategies.

Physician Career Consultation

Any physician who wishes a one-on-one consultation session regarding career direction, employment changes and personal areas requiring specialized troubleshooting, can work directly with Barbara Katz, either over the phone or in person, for an hourly fee.

Expert Witness on the Emergency Medicine Marketplace

Barbara Katz has been recognized as an expert witness in the area of the Emergency Medicine Job Market.

Medicine Consulting Services
The Katz Company, Inc. provides expert consulting services in the following areas:

“Effective Job Searching” Seminar for Residency Programs
A four hour seminar that includes a 2-hour lecture on every aspect of effectively managing the job market from initial goal setting and CV/cover letter preparation, through avenues for finding and evaluating opportunities and the interview experience, to making the final decision, contract negotiations and making the most of the first days on the job.  The lecture is followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.  The final ninety minutes is spent meeting with each graduating resident individually for a career consultation session.  Each attendee receives a 65-page workbook that includes pertinent articles, charts and samples as well as a detailed US Salary survey.  This seminar has been presented in Emergency Medicine residency programs around the country to rave reviews and is repeated, by request, every year at many of the programs.
Compensation Consultation
We will consult with an employer, evaluate their current compensation program in comparison to others in their region and research the department’s finances and patient payer mix, then make detailed proposals for base salary, incentive programs, medical benefits and insurance coverage, malpractice and pension/retirement programs.
Mergers & Acquisitions
The Katz Company has acted as a facilitator of and generator of emergency physician contract group mergers and acquisitions, arranging for complete confidentiality, non-compete documentation and researching the best potential options for groups looking to increase presence in an area or those who seek financial assistance and exit strategies.
Physician Career Consultation
Any physician who wishes a one-on-one consultation session regarding career direction, employment changes and personal areas requiring specialized troubleshooting, can work directly with Barbara Katz, either over the phone or in person, for an hourly fee.
Expert Witness on the Emergency Medicine Marketplace
Barbara Katz has been recognized as an expert witness in the area of the Emergency Medicine Job Market.