STEP 2: RELOCATION PLANNING
From Insight to Action: Organize, Compare, and Strategize
You’ve clarified what matters most—now it’s time to turn your self-assessment into a relocation strategy.
👥 Build Your Team
🗺️ Narrow Down Locations
Don’t go it alone. Start assembling your relocation team now:
Based on your priorities, choose 2–3 top destinations to explore more deeply. Create a comparison chart that ranks: Commute time to hospital(s) Nearby school ratings Housing availability and affordability Local cost of living Community lifestyle fit Local physician demand in your specialty
Realtor familiar with physician buyers Mortgage lender offering physician loan products Financial advisor for tax planning and equity strategy Moving coordinator or concierge Hospital onboarding contact Local community guide
📆 Create a Timeline
🔍 Research Resources
Every relocation involves multiple moving parts—especially with contract start dates, credentialing, and moving logistics. Break your timeline into milestones:
Start compiling info you’ll need later:
Temporary housing options Local childcare, gyms, grocery stores, houses of worship Licensing board contacts School enrollment documentation Physician groups or support networks in the area
Job offer and contract negotiations Housing search and offer Licensure, credentialing, insurance
School enrollment deadlines Moving company booking Final relocation
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