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.
Financial advisors and wealth managers are not just for rich people or for investing in llama futures and bitcoin loan sharks. Health professionals have complicated financial lives. Huge debts, job search expenses, salary negotiations, moving ... Read more
Monya De
Updated June 26, 2022 by Monya De
Over a decade ago, I was seated in the emergency department with a colleague when I inquired about another one of our physician co-workers I’d not seen in a while. “Oh, she’s on the Mommy ... Read more
Michelle Finkel
Updated June 26, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
Medical school, graduate school, dental school, any graduate or professional school: they are all expensive! Many students are only able to pay for their education by taking out loans and living on a strict budget. ... Read more
Jacob Adney
Updated July 22, 2022 by Jacob Adney
Read about steps 1 and 2 in Part 1 of this series here. Read about steps 3 and 4 in Part 2 of this series here. Read about steps 5 and 6 in Part 3 ... Read more
PracticeLink
Updated June 26, 2022 by PracticeLink
Read about steps 1 and 2 in Part 1 of this series here. Read about steps 3 and 4 in Part 2 of this series here. Read about steps 5 and 6 in Part 3 ... Read more
PracticeLink
Updated June 26, 2022 by PracticeLink
You most likely believe the best time to start your medical job search is late autumn of the final year of training. That’s the standard advice, but it may not be the best for you. ... Read more
Robert Felberg
Updated June 26, 2022 by Robert Felberg
Read about steps 1 and 2 in Part 1 of this series here. Read about steps 3 and 4 in Part 2 of this series here. You likely won’t start applying for jobs in earnest ... Read more
PracticeLink
Updated June 26, 2022 by PracticeLink
Updated September 2, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to update technical details. Student loan debt is increasing for college graduates every year. But for those who study medicine and health ... Read more
Andrew Josuweit
Updated June 26, 2022 by Andrew Josuweit
Read about steps 1 and 2 in Part 1 of this series here. Right now, your number one priority is, very understandably, focusing on your medical school workload. Still, it’s never too early to start ... Read more
PracticeLink
Updated June 26, 2022 by PracticeLink
In our last installment, we recognized the value of money as a means of allotting your time in accordance with your values; identified financial independence for physicians as a goal worth pursuing from the earliest ... Read more
CrispyDoc
Updated June 26, 2022 by CrispyDoc
When you are in medical school, your job search may feel like a project that’s light years away. While it’s true that your number one priority is succeeding in medical school, it’s a good investment ... Read more
PracticeLink
Updated June 26, 2022 by PracticeLink
While student loans are a necessary financial tool for most of today’s future doctors, the process of repaying them can get complex due to the many types of loans and the accrual of interest. If ... Read more
Maricel Tabalba
Updated June 26, 2022 by Maricel Tabalba
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it…he who doesn’t, pays it. -Albert Einstein Your Life Of Abundance The first thing to note about your life the day ... Read more
CrispyDoc
Updated June 26, 2022 by CrispyDoc
Are you experiencing clinician burnout? Do you bring your patients’ emotional and physical burdens home with you every night? Yet, do you stay in patient care because you don’t know what else to do?It’s OK. ... Read more
Meredith Castin
Updated October 11, 2022 by Meredith Castin
Aside from long hours and lots of studying, the other guarantee in medical school is financial stress. Unless you are fortunate enough to have a spouse whose medical education is paid for and you have ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
One of the most common mistakes young physicians make when taking a job is accepting whatever is offered. When you are reviewing a job offer and contract, keep in mind that all terms—not just compensation—can ... Read more
Melissa Byington
Updated November 27, 2022 by Melissa Byington
You’ve earned your medical degree, worked your way through your residency or fellowship program, and are now on your way to a career as a full-time physician. But what career path should you take — ... Read more
Melissa Byington
Updated June 26, 2022 by Melissa Byington
Interviews are often stressful—even for those who have gone on countless interviews. The best way to reduce the stress is to be prepared. These tips will help you through the entire interviewing process and ensure ... Read more
Melissa Byington
Updated August 8, 2022 by Melissa Byington
Consider these three questions. First, what is a loan? Second, how is it typically is structured? Third, do you know how much you will be paying back if you borrowed x amount? I always wished ... Read more
Tae Kwan
Updated June 26, 2022 by Tae Kwan