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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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What to Know about Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long Term Care (LTC) Physician Roles
What physicians considering SNF or LTC medical director or attending roles should expect, why the job may look different than what's pitched, hours, & how to prepare
Best Entrepreneurship Books for Physicians
Best entrepreneurship books for physician entrepreneurs to help from concept to execution, covering mission, strategy, marketing, negotiation, & scaling a business
How to Bill for Your Travel Time for Expert Witness Trial Testimony Days
How physician expert witnesses should set their fee schedules or bill for travel time & other opportunity costs and expenses related to trials or depositions
Should I Use a Third Party Company to Find, Buy, and Manage Real Estate Rental Properties?
The pros & cons of using a third party company middleman to find, buy, & manage real estate rental properties, red flags, & questions to ask about aligned incentives
Remote Physician Job Options
Job options for physicians who want to work remotely, either part time or full time (or as a side gig!), who these jobs may be a good fit for, & how to find them
What State Medical Licenses Are Telemedicine Companies Looking for When Hiring?
How to pick which state licenses to get when you’re looking for jobs with a telemedicine company, based on the ones most in demand or which best fit your goals
Potential Tax Benefits of a Small Side Gig (and Whether They’re Worth It for W2 Physicians)
Potential tax benefits of a small 1099 side gig that may make it worth it to claim deductions you would not otherwise be eligible for with your W2 physician income
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
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.
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
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