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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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Common Questions Asked by Physicians Considering or Starting Expert Witness Work

Common Questions Asked by Physicians Considering or Starting Expert Witness Work

Common Questions Asked by Physicians Considering or Starting Expert Witness Work

What Are the Tax Benefits of Investing in Real Estate?

What Are the Tax Benefits of Investing in Real Estate?

What Are the Tax Benefits of Investing in Real Estate?

Physician Salaries by Specialty: How Much Do Doctors Make?

Physician Salaries by Specialty: How Much Do Doctors Make?

Physician Salaries by Specialty: How Much Do Doctors Make?

Physician Transition to Practice: A Guide and Checklist for Graduating Residents and Fellows

Physician Transition to Practice: A Guide and Checklist for Graduating Residents and Fellows

Physician Transition to Practice: A Guide and Checklist for Graduating Residents and Fellows

Pharmaceutical Industry Roles for Physicians Seeking Nonclinical Career Opportunities

Pharmaceutical Industry Roles for Physicians Seeking Nonclinical Career Opportunities

Pharmaceutical Industry Roles for Physicians Seeking Nonclinical Career Opportunities

7 Ways Physicians Can Get Involved In Health Tech and Innovation

7 Ways Physicians Can Get Involved In Health Tech and Innovation

7 Ways Physicians Can Get Involved In Health Tech and Innovation

Tax Strategy for the W2 Physician

Tax Strategy for the W2 Physician

Tax Strategy for the W2 Physician

Understanding an RVU Based Contract

Understanding an RVU Based Contract

Understanding an RVU Based Contract

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Guide To Purchasing Health Insurance on the Marketplace for Physicians Who Retire Early or Are Self-Employed

Guide To Purchasing Health Insurance on the Marketplace for Physicians Who Retire Early or Are Self-Employed

Guide To Purchasing Health Insurance on the Marketplace for Physicians Who Retire Early or Are Self-Employed

Purchasing health insurance on the Marketplace as a self employed or FIRE physician requires understanding options, costs, and alternatives.

Governmental and Non-Governmental 457 (457b) Retirement Plans for Physicians

Governmental and Non-Governmental 457 (457b) Retirement Plans for Physicians

Governmental and Non-Governmental 457 (457b) Retirement Plans for Physicians

What physicians should know about key differences of governmental and non-governmental 457 b plans before deciding if they should contribute

Personal Finance

Disability Insurance FAQs: Which Riders Should Physicians Get?

Disability Insurance FAQs: Which Riders Should Physicians Get?

Disability Insurance FAQs: Which Riders Should Physicians Get?

Popular disability insurance options include future increase, COLA, partial and residual benefit, own occupation, and catastrophic riders.

Personal Finance

Guide to Retirement Accounts for Physicians

Guide to Retirement Accounts for Physicians

Guide to Retirement Accounts for Physicians

Covering 401k, 403b, 457, TSP, solo 401k, defined benefit plans, IRAs, and HSAs, & more, as well as FAQs such as Roth vs traditional options

Personal Finance

Prenups: A Primer on Prenuptial Agreements for Doctors

Prenups: A Primer on Prenuptial Agreements for Doctors

Prenups: A Primer on Prenuptial Agreements for Doctors

Doctors getting married should understand the financial consequences of a divorce and consider the pros and cons of getting a prenup.

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Should Physicians Buy Long Term Care Insurance?

Should Physicians Buy Long Term Care Insurance?

Should Physicians Buy Long Term Care Insurance?

While there are pros and cons of physicians buying long term care insurance policies, self-insuring may be a better alternative for many.

Personal Finance

How Physicians Should Approach What to Do With a Financial Windfall

How Physicians Should Approach What to Do With a Financial Windfall

How Physicians Should Approach What to Do With a Financial Windfall

Physicians should be intentional about using a financial windfall to advance their personal and financial goals.

Personal Finance

The Solo 401K Plan for Self-Employed and Side Gig Physicians

The Solo 401K Plan for Self-Employed and Side Gig Physicians

The Solo 401K Plan for Self-Employed and Side Gig Physicians

The solo 401k allows self-employed doctors such as those doing locums and side gigs to contribute to tax advantaged retirement accounts.

Personal Finance

All About Physician Mortgage Loans

All About Physician Mortgage Loans

All About Physician Mortgage Loans

Physician loans are popular for early career doctors buying a home, but compare the pros and cons to conventional mortgages before deciding.

Personal Finance

The Physician’s Guide to Buying a House

The Physician’s Guide to Buying a House

The Physician’s Guide to Buying a House

Physicians buying a house should consider whether to buy or rent, how much house they can afford, and what type of mortgage product is best.

Personal Finance

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