Negotiating Your Second Contract

On this episode of SurgOnc Today, we discuss how early-career surgical oncologists can strategically approach 2nd contract renegotiations. Dr. Robin Schmitz is joined by Dr. Rajesh Ramanathan and Dr. Brett Ecker as they share contrasting perspectives, one having stayed and grown within the same institution, the other with a recent transition to a new academic center. Together, they discuss how to assess your value, understand leverage, and navigate decisions around compensation, academic advancement, clinical resources, and leadership opportunities. Whether you're planning to stay or considering a move, this episode provides practical insights to help you negotiate with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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Negotiating Your Second Contract is an episode from SurgOnc Today® by Society of Surgical Oncology.

This episode is 25:50 long.

This episode was published on Apr 14, 2026.

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