Learn how to manage your money as a student and healthcare provider with our articles on student loans, budgeting, insurance, finding a job, investing, and other financial topics.
You’ve been laser-focused on your studies for a long time. It may even feel like you’ve been in school forever. But eventually, your hard work pays off. You’ve got those prized initials, MD or DO, ... Read more
Susan Doktor
Updated August 16, 2022 by Susan Doktor
After years of dedication to the specialty area and with just a few months left in residency, it is a good time to start planning a transition into professional life. The first big career choice ... Read more
Gabrielle Baglino
Updated June 22, 2022 by Gabrielle Baglino
If you are struggling to repay your student loans, you may have several options to choose from. However, it is important to first prioritize your finances before incorporating any of these options, as having a ... Read more
Ernest Atta Adjei
Updated June 22, 2022 by Ernest Atta Adjei
Note: Student Doctor Network will receive an affiliate payment for purchases made via links in this article. Thank you for supporting our nonprofit mission! As many can attest, online shopping has been beneficial and convenient, ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Congratulations to all the new doctors! You are all going to save a lot of lives! You may earn fame and money throughout a successful career in medicine but prioritizing financial management from the beginning ... Read more
Patricia Sanders
Updated August 18, 2022 by Patricia Sanders
Updated October 5, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to update technical details provided by Bankrate. Let’s just say I’ve been around the financial block a few times. So forgive ... Read more
Susan Doktor
Updated June 22, 2022 by Susan Doktor
As a medical student or medical-student-to-be, I’m guessing you were one of the best readers in your elementary school class. You probably still read constantly—albeit mostly on technical topics nowadays. But despite how much reading ... Read more
Susan Doktor
Updated June 22, 2022 by Susan Doktor
The idea of being sued for malpractice as a healthcare provider is frightening. According to the AMA, one in three physicians report that a medical liability suit was filed against them. News stories highlight egregious ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated June 22, 2022 by William Burnett
“What the [bleep] are you doing!? Don’t risk injuring your hands! We’re surgeons for goodness sake,” said my minimally invasive surgical attending as a third-year medical student was desperately trying to catch the elevator for ... Read more
Guero
Updated June 22, 2022 by Guero
You have worked hard through college, medical school, and your residency. Now you can see the light at the end of the tunnel – moving into practice as a physician, no longer as a supervised ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated November 27, 2022 by William Burnett
Attend the Borrow Better webinar on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET and learn steps you can take as a student to borrow less in veterinary school and reduce ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 22, 2022 by Laura Turner
Classes will be starting soon, but for many students, the COVID-19 pandemic may have resulted in a virtual component still remaining. Many medical schools are also adopting a hybrid (virtual and in-person) delivery of content. ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
There’s a common misconception that nonclinical careers are suitable only for mid- to late-career physicians with ample clinical experience. In fact, there are many opportunities for physicians of all types and career stages outside of ... Read more
Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Updated June 22, 2022 by Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
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Though most doctors will be able to pay their medical school loans, being weighed down by debt is not ideal. If you’re a practicing physician or entering medicine with dreams of being a primary care ... Read more
Erin Wildermuth
Updated August 16, 2022 by Erin Wildermuth
People sometimes assume that student loans are easy to pay back on a doctor’s salary, but there are many factors at play. The combination of expensive undergraduate loans, medical school loans and compound interest can ... Read more
Erin Wildermuth
Updated June 23, 2022 by Erin Wildermuth
A few weeks ago, I read a Wall Street Journal article circulating through the web: “Your Parent’s Advice is (Kind Of) Wrong.” While I didn’t learn anything new from the article, it was nice to hear the ... Read more
Erin Wildermuth
Updated July 22, 2022 by Erin Wildermuth
Congratulations, you have been accepted to the school of your choice! Your school is in another state that you have never resided in, and a city that you only experienced when you toured the campus. Now ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated June 23, 2022 by William Burnett
You’ve done it. You killed undergrad, conquered the MCAT and finally received a fateful acceptance letter. You’re going to be a doctor. Then it hits you: how much you will owe in medical school debt. The ... Read more
Erin Wildermuth
Updated July 21, 2022 by Erin Wildermuth
How to Decide If It’s Right for You and Lenders to Consider Rate information updated 11-18-2019. It’s no secret that medical school is expensive. Because of this, many students have to take on large amounts ... Read more
Dave Rathmanner
Updated June 23, 2022 by Dave Rathmanner