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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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Side Gigs for Neurologists
Side gigs for neurologists, such as remote EEG reading, medical surveys, consulting, telestroke, & clinical research, & how much they pay & how to find opportunities and get started in each
Options Trading: A Basic Introduction
While options trading is riskier than traditional investing in stocks, exercising puts & calls may offer opportunities to limit losses or offer larger returns
Malpractice Lawsuits: How Likely a Physician Is to Be Sued Past Policy Limits, and What to Do to Protect Yourself
How likely it is for a physician to be sued past malpractice policy limits, what to do to protect your assets from a lawsuit, & if complex asset protection strategies are worth it
Side Gigs for Dermatologists
Side gigs for dermatologists, such as running a med spa, influencer & brand partnerships, consulting, health tech, product development, & teledermatology, how much they pay, & how to find opportunities and get started
Reasons Why Physicians Get Declined for a Disability Insurance Policy
Common reasons physicians are declined for disability insurance policies, steps to take to avoid a denial, having exclusions and limitations placed on a policy, and potential options if denied coverage
Side Gigs for Cardiologists
Side gigs for cardiologists, such as remote EKG reading, second opinion services, consulting, & brand partnerships, how much they pay, and how to get started & find opportunities with each
How Remote Virtual Assistants (VAs) Can Be Used in Private Practice
Roles virtual assistants can play in private practices, tasks they can perform, benefits and downsides of using VAs in healthcare, and how to find and train remote employees
Private Practice Partnership Tracks: What Determines Timelines for Years to Partner
Average number of years it takes to make partner by specialty, and other factors that determine how long a private practice partnership track is
How to Fill Out A W4 Form and When to Update Your Tax Withholdings
Step by step guide on how to fill out or update a W4 form to accurately withhold federal income taxes to prevent overpaying or owing money
Will AI Replace Physicians?
Reasons why it's unlikely AI will replace physicians, how doctors can protect their jobs, & ways to leverage AI for patient care & careers
How Much Do Nonclinical Jobs Pay Physicians?
What nonclinical positions pay physicians, which specific industries offer the highest & lowest salaries, & factors in how much you can make
When An Employer Asks You to Provide Your W2 Prior to Extending A Job Offer
What to do when a prospective employer asks you to provide a W2 prior to a job offer, citing policy, how it can hurt you, & how to respond
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