Negotiating the Academic Offer: Protected Time, Pay & Non-Competes
Overview
12–1 p.m. EST
In this workshop, the course faculty provide a practical, in-depth overview of the key elements of an academic offer and how to negotiate them effectively. Gain the skills to evaluate offer packages — from salary and benefits to workspace and workload — while identifying non‑competes and other contract risks before you sign.
The AGA Career Development Workshops provide trainee and early career GIs with vital insights, skills, and advice for career advancement with education, not formally part of the trainee program curriculum.
RegisterLearning objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify and interpret the essential components of an academic offer, including compensation structure, protected time, benefits, space/resources, and clinical/teaching expectations.
- Evaluate restrictive covenants (non-competes and related clauses) by recognizing key risk factors such as scope, duration, and geography, and understanding when and how they may be negotiable.
- Prioritize individual negotiation needs by developing a personalized list of role specific priorities (e.g., protected research time, clinical load, mentorship, lab or programmatic support).
- Apply effective negotiation strategies and language through guided practice, enabling participants to articulate clear “asks,” document agreements appropriately, and approach offer discussions with confidence.
Pricing
Sponsored by
AGA Career Development Workshops are sponsored by the AGA Trainee and Early Career Committee.
Agenda
All times are Eastern.
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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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11:00 - 12:00 midday
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12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Session Sub-title 2
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11:00 - 12:00 midday
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12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Course faculty
Course Faculty
Aaron L. Hecht, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota
Ethan A. Nkana, JD, MBA
Physician Agent
Rocky Mountain Physicians Agency
Joseph Sleiman, MD
Temporary Clinical Assistant Professor, Cleveland Clinic
Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University
Iboro Umana, MD, PhD
Gastroenterologist
Assistant Professor of Medicine Emory School of Medicine