Begin With the End in Mind: The Importance of Exit Strategies in Job Searches and Contract Negotiations in Radiology

Over the past decade, the frequency of job turnover among radiologists has increased, and early-career radiologists in particular are changing jobs relatively frequently. Thus, consideration of contractual obligations and policies that might limit one's ability to do so has become increasingly important. This Viewpoint reviews key items in contracts and employer policies that will impact the radiologist when leaving a prospective job, with a focus on matters important to trainees and early-career radiologists.