In the demanding world of medicine, where every day presents new challenges and sacrifices, financial wellness often feels like an elusive dream. Yet, for physicians who have dedicated their lives to healing others, mastering financial literacy is not just important, it is essential. With the 2024 Medscape Physician Compensation Report ... Read more
Dr. Josh Lumbley
Updated March 26, 2025 by Dr. Josh Lumbley
Maintaining a healthy diet. Keeping up with routine medical appointments. Getting a good night’s sleep. Science repeatedly demonstrates that these fundamental practices can ward off disease and increase longevity. As a medical student, you’re no ... Read more
Susan Doktor
Updated August 8, 2022 by Susan Doktor
Popular culture promotes—and most people accept—the notion that physicians make a lot of money. When it comes to national average salaries, data supports that conclusion, as well. But not all of us are average: medical professionals ... Read more
Susan Doktor
Updated August 8, 2022 by Susan Doktor
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted end-of-life issues for all of us. One psychologist puts it this way: “[T]he reality of our mortality has pierced the consciousness of our society.” This reality has always been particularly ... Read more
Christian H. Brill
Updated June 22, 2022 by Christian H. Brill
We never fully understood the effort healthcare professionals put into their services before the COVID-19. These challenging times in the pandemic showcased to us how healthcare professionals make sacrifices – by risking their lives and ... Read more
Samira Valiyeva
Updated June 22, 2022 by Samira Valiyeva
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
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
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
Updated November 13, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to update technical details. Money should never be the most important factor While Dave and the crew try a recipe from ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 24, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
Ask any doctor, in any specialty and of any age, and they will remember their training in medical school. It is full of learning, new experiences, new friends, and major strides in both personal and ... Read more
Jacob Adney
Updated August 8, 2022 by Jacob Adney
Updated September 19, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and for formatting. The provisions of the contracts couldn’t look any better: $ 300,000 annual salary guarantee sustained by hospital/practice forgiven over ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
“Never buy a plane or horses just out of residency!” said my soft-spoken attending, staring at me intently. “I did, and I learned my lesson well.” Indeed, he did. He was newly married, had no ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett