Taking the decision to establish a new independent practice is an exciting first step in your journey as a clinician. While transitioning to an independent practice comes with new responsibilities, it also opens the door to a more intimate way to provide care for your patients and deepen the patient-physician relationship. Whether you are coming from a different practice or are straight out of medical school, we’ve developed this brief guide to give you a step-by-step overview with resources and advice from successful independent practices.