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Transition to Practice: Guide to Relocating and Buying Your First House After Training
Whether graduating residents should rent or buy when relocating, how much house they can afford, types of mortgages, & tips for home buying
The Physician's Guide to Gifts for Any Occasion
Most popular ideas for gifts from our physician online communities for the holidays, graduations, employee appreciation & other occasions
Paying Back Sign On Bonuses When You Leave a Job - Taxes and More
What physicians who have to pay back all or a portion of their sign on bonus when leaving a job need to know about recovering taxes paid
What is the RUC, and How Does It Influence What Doctors in Each Specialty Make?
The AMA's Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC) guides CMS on how many RVUs should be assigned to each CPT code for physician payments
Handling Bad Online Patient Reviews: A Guide For Physicians and Practices
Best practices for how physicians can manage & respond to bad patient reviews for their private practice while avoiding HIPAA violations
How Much House Can I Afford? The Physician’s Guide
Rules of thumb to help physicians determine “how much house can I afford” when purchasing a home, while avoiding being 'house poor.'
Physician Transition to Practice: A Guide and Checklist for Graduating Residents and Fellows
What residents and fellows need to do before graduating residency or fellowship to ensure a smooth transition to practice
A Physician's Guide To Buying Life and Disability Insurance during Residency and Fellowship
When and why residents and fellows should buy disability and life insurance policies during residency, how and where to purchase it, & FAQs.
How Physicians, Graduating Residents, and Fellows Should Consider Using COBRA for Health Insurance Between Jobs
How physicians, graduating residents, and fellows can save on health insurance costs between jobs by leveraging COBRA as an option.
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.
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