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A repository of articles about things doctors didn't learn in medical school, covering side gigs, finances, the business of medicine, life in medicine, and more. These resources are intended to take a deeper dive into specific topics referenced in our educational pages.
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Side Gigs Physicians Can Do Together with Their Young Kids
Family-friendly side gigs doctors can do with young kids that allow extra income, Roth contributions, & life lessons and learning without trading time with children
Malpractice Tail Insurance Coverage: Understanding Your Options and What It Costs
What malpractice tail insurance is & what your options for coverage are, when it's needed, what determines how much it costs, & what to negotiate in contracts
What to Do Immediately After Someone Dies: A Practical Guide to Short Term Handling of the Estate
A practical guide to the first few financial, legal, and administrative steps to take after a loved one dies, who to notify, and more
Ways in Which Startup Advisors Can Be Compensated (And the Tradeoffs)
Learn how startup advisors get paid, from equity and cash retainers to success fees, and understand the tradeoffs of each.
Legitimate Ways to Contribute to a Roth IRA for Your Children
Legitimate ways you can fund Roth IRAs on behalf of your children, why it's so valuable, & what types of kids' earnings are & aren't eligible for Roth contributions
How to Negotiate Hospital Call Pay as a Private Practice Physician or Group
How to effectively negotiate call pay from the hospital as a private practice physician or group providing call pool coverage services, even when required by bylaws
Are Nonclinical Jobs Really a Better Lifestyle, or Easier?
Whether nonclinical physician jobs really offer a better lifestyle & trade-offs to consider when thinking about leaving clinical medicine for an 'easier' alternative
What To Do if You’re Contacted by a Lawyer To Be an Expert Witness
How to respond when a lawyer contacts you to be an expert witness, including questions to ask to determine if you’re interested, fee schedule and contracting, and more
What Financial Steps Do I Need to Take if I Plan on Retiring in the Next 5 Years?
Financial steps for physicians planning on retiring in the next five years, including savings, debt reduction, tax planning, asset allocation, & withdrawal strategy
How to Choose the Right Payroll Company
Learn what physicians should consider when choosing a payroll company for their private practice or side business, accounting for ease, flexibility, & future growth
Should I Complete Residency If I Don’t Want to Practice Clinical Medicine?
How medical students or residents who are sure that they don’t want to practice clinical medicine should approach decisions about completing residency, taking into consideration what doors will be closed and opportunity costs of staying in and finishing the program
Do Doctors Save Too Much Money? How to Get Comfortable With Spending
When doctors actually save too much money, how to get more comfortable with (responsibly) spending & splurging, & determining when it's ok to let loose financially
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