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Services?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span>There are over 400 physicians employed throughout Fairview Health Services.  However, our network of credentialed providers, including Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners that belong to at least one hospital medical staff includes more than 3,500 providers.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalBold"> <![if !supportLists]><span>2.     </span><![endif]><span>How does the interview process work?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span>After we receive your CV, one of our recruiters will review your experience and interest and will speak to you in more detail about the opportunity. If there is mutual interest we will set up a phone interview with one or more physician leaders and/or administrative leaders.  If there is continued interest, the next step would be to plan for a site visit to meet with the appropriate administrators, directors and clinical staff.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalBold"> <![if !supportLists]><span>3.     </span><![endif]><span>How long does it take to get a Minnesota medical license and how do I obtain one?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span>Typically, the process for a Minnesota medical license takes approximately three months.  You also can visit </span> <a target="_blank" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110627185303/http://www.bmp.state.mn.us/"><span>http://www.bmp.state.mn.us/</span></a><span> or call 612- 617-2130 for more information. View the BMP </span> <a target="_blank" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110627185303/http://www.state.mn.us/mn/externalDocs/BMP/Physician_Fact_Sheet_041703095702_Form-MDFactS2009.pdf"> <span>Physician Fact Sheet</span></a><span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalBold"> <![if !supportLists]><span>4.     </span><![endif]><span> What is the process for receiving privileges at Fairview?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span>The application for medical staff privileges (credentialing) can be completed concurrently with your application to receive a Minnesota license and health plan credentialing.   The credentialing process begins with an online application called CredentialSMART.  Once the application is complete, the physician recruitment team will assist with communication throughout the process.  The credentialing process for both Fairview Health Services privileges and Health Plan credentialing will go through separate approval processes and privileges are usually obtained within 90 days.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalBold"> <![if !supportLists]><span>5.     </span><![endif]><span> What is the malpractice climate like in Minnesota?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span>Minnesota has a stable malpractice environment and remains a favorable state for medical malpractice availability and pricing.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalBold"> <![if !supportLists]><span>6.     </span><![endif]><span> What is the leadership structure at Fairview?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span>Fairview’s leadership structure spans several geographic regions, service lines and shared business services. You may often hear us speak of our hospital and clinics leadership in terms of regions: North, South, Central and Greater Minnesota. View our <a target="_blank" href="/web/20110627185303/http://physicianrecruit.fairview.org/Leadership Org Chart.pdf">Leadership Council organizational chart</a>. Our regional presidents and many of our shared services leaders—a subset of our Leadership Council—make up our Senior Executive Team. Members of Fairview's Senior Executive Team are focused on leading the Fairview organization in fulfilling our mission, achieving our vision and living our values. The team is accountable for establishing and advancing the strategies to ensure our current and future success.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalBold"> <![if !supportLists]><span>7.     </span><![endif]><span> What is the climate <i>really</i> like in Minnesota?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span>The average high in January is 22 degrees Fahrenheit with bright sunny skies.  The average high in July is 83 degrees Fahrenheit.  We average 198 sunny days.  Average rainfall is 34 inches with June as the rainiest month and average snowfall is 54 inches.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalBold"> <![if !supportLists]><span>8.     </span><![endif]><span> What are the local newspapers?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span>The Twin Cities area provides two newspapers, the </span> <a target="_blank" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110627185303/http://www.startribune.com/"><span>Minneapolis Star Tribune</span></a><span>, and the </span><a target="_blank" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110627185303/http://www.pioneerpress.com/"><span>St Paul Pioneer Press</span></a><span>. <o:p></o:p> </span> </p> <p class="MsoNormalBold"> <![if !supportLists]><span>9.     </span><![endif]><span> What is the nearest airport?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span>The </span><a target="_blank" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110627185303/http://www.mspairport.com/">Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport</a><span>  offers many international flights including non-stop, direct flights through Delta Airlines to Japan, London and Pakistan.  The Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport has two terminals, Lindbergh, Terminal 1 and Humphrey, Terminal 2.  Together they offer service to 13 airlines that fly to many international destinations.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p> </p> </div> </div>  <div class="footer"> <div class="footerContent"> <div id="footerRight"> <p>Fairview Health Services Physician Recruitment and Retention</p> <p class="lrgTxt">(800) 842-6469</p> </div> <div id="footerNav"> <ul> <li class="start"><strong>Inside Fairview</strong>:</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110627185303/http://www.fairview.org/hospitals/" target="_blank">Hospitals</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110627185303/http://www.fairview.org/clinics/" target="_blank">Clinics</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110627185303/http://www.fairview.org/providers/" target="_blank">Doctors & Providers</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110627185303/http://www.fairview.org/services/" target="_blank">Services</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110627185303/http://www.fairview.org/healthlibrary/" target="_blank">Health Library</a></li> <li class="end"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110627185303/http://www.fairview.org/about/" target="_blank">About Fairview</a></li> </ul> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div id="footerSubNav"> <ul> <li class="start">© 1998- <script> document.write(new Date().getFullYear());</script> Fairview Health Services. 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