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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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A Typical Day Doing Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams for Veterans as a Physician
What doing compensation & pension exams for veterans as a physician involves, what a typical day looks like, pros & cons of performing C&P exams, & how much they pay
Canceling a Whole or Permanent Life Insurance Policy if It’s Felt to Be a Mistake
How to cancel a whole or permanent life insurance policy if a mistake, & using an in force illustration to assess if it makes sense to surrender it, & other options to get rid of it
Side Gigs for Ophthalmologists
Side gigs for ophthalmologists, such as telemedicine, consulting, clinical trials, chart review, disability exams, medical surveys, influencer marketing, & writing
How Capital Gains Are Taxed: Short-Term Vs Long-Term Gains
What classifies as a capital asset, when taxes on earnings are owed, short-term vs long-term capital gains tax rates, & tax strategy when selling appreciated assets
Receiving Non-Qualified Stock Options (NSO) as Compensation for a Consulting or Startup Advisory Position
What doctors considering startup advisory or consulting positions should know about receiving non-qualified stock options (NSO) as compensation, NSOs vs incentive stock options (ISOs), tax implications, & more
Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing: How to Decide the Right Path for Your Book
Key differences to know when deciding between traditional vs self-publishing a book, including difficulty, costs, control, timelines, distribution, & marketing
Investing in Gold: Pros, Cons, and Getting Started
A primer on investing in gold, including why the commodity holds value & what determines changes in price, pros and cons, & how to invest in gold in different ways
Physician Contracts: Navigating Side Gigs Restrictions from Employers
What doctors who want to do side gigs should negotiate in employer agreements to remove restrictions or contract clauses that own, don’t allow, or limit outside work
Side Gigs Doctors Can Do From Home
Flexible side gigs doctors can do from home for extra money with spare time, including clinical & nonclinicial medical opportunities, content creation, & investing
Outsourcing Medical Billing vs Keeping RCM In-House: Pros and Cons for Private Practices
Pros and cons of outsourcing revenue cycle management (RCM) services vs keeping billing in-house, and how to decide what option is better for your private practice
How Much Does a Side Gig Have to Make to Be Worth It for Physicians? A Dive into the Earning Potential of Popular Side Hustles
How much doctors say a side gig must make annually to be worth it financially, & which side hustle opportunities to consider in each range based on earning potential
Investing in Residential Assisted Living (RAL) Facilities
An overview of residential assisted living as a niche asset class within real estate investing, pros and cons of running an RAL facility, & how to get started
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