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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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Is DPC Right for Me? Feasibility, Fit, and Determinants of Success
Important things to consider when deciding if direct primary care (DPC) or direct specialty care practice is feasible for you, including financial, legal, business, & personal factors
10 Tips About the Job Search That Doctors Wish They’d Learned Earlier
Every year, as we prep for our annual Transition to Practice series for early career physicians , we think about the things we wish...
Average Physician Salaries by State, with Comparisons to Cost of Living
Average physician salaries in each state, with the highest and lowest paying states for doctors' compensation, & comparisons to cost of living (COL)
Should You Use a Locums Company Recruiter or Contract Directly with Facilities for Opportunities?
What to consider when deciding if you should work with a locums company recruiter or contract directly to find opportunities & do locum tenens work, with pros & cons
Differences & Similarities Between Direct Primary Care (DPC) and Concierge Medicine Models
Differences (and similarities) between direct primary care (DPC) and concierge medicine practices, including membership fees, insurance policies, and panel sizes
How Do Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Work, and Should I Accept Them as Compensation for a Side Gig, Advisory, or Employed Position?
What Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are, pros and cons of accepting them as payment or compensation for side gigs, advisory, or employed positions, & tax implications
Student Loan Repayment Benefits Doctors Get Through Employers at Work
Common structures of student loan repayment benefits & options available to doctors from work employers by practice environment and through federal & state programs
Should You Give a Potential Employer Your Desired or Expected Salary When Asked?
What to do when a prospective employer asks you about salary or compensation expectations, why you should be cautious, & how to tactfully answer this request during contract negotiations
Fact Witness vs. Expert Witness: Differences in Responsibilities and Pay
The differences between being a fact witness vs an expert witness, expectations & pay of each role, & why it’s important to clarify which you are being asked to be
Retirement Benefits Physicians Receive at Work
Stats on employer provided retirement benefits, including types of accounts & pension plans offered to physicians by practice environment, contributions, & matches
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