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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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Physician Salaries by Specialty: How Much Do Doctors Make?
How much doctors make by specialty, subspecialty, location, practice environment, hours, & gender, based on physician salary data averages.
How to Find and Get Utilization Management Jobs or Utilization Review Positions
How to effectively search for, find, and get hired for utilization management and review jobs, pros and cons, and if it's right for you
Superfunding a 529 Plan
Superfunding a 529 plan can be a good idea for physicians looking to save more for college, but you should consider the pros and cons.
Revocable Trust vs. Irrevocable Trust: What Doctors Need to Know
How doctors should choose between revocable vs irrevocable trusts, with pros & cons for flexibility, estate planning, and asset protection.
What Is the Average Surgeon Salary?
Statistics and trends on the average surgeon salary, including breakdown by subspecialty, hours worked, location, practice type, and gender.
Selling a House For Sale By Owner (FSBO)
Process of selling a house for sale by owner instead of through a real estate agent, with pros & cons of FSBO & physician specific tips.
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
Recasting a Mortgage: Differences versus Refinancing and When It’s Appropriate
What physicians should know about recasting a mortgage, how it differs from refinancing, what situations it's appropriate for, & pros & cons
How Much Paid Time Off (PTO) and Vacation Doctors Get by Specialty, on Average
Average vacation time, CME days, sick time, and overall paid time off (PTO) that doctors get in their compensation packages by specialty.
Average Hourly Locum Tenens Pay Rate and Annual Earnings for Physicians, by Specialty
Average locums hourly rate and annual earnings for physicians by specialty, & how to determine locum tenens rates based on responsibilites
What Is the Average Radiologist Salary?
Statistics and trends on the average radiologist salary, including breakdown by hours worked, practice environment, subspecialty, & gender.
Working as a Wound Care Physician (And the Business of Wound Care)
What physicians exploring wound care as a main job or side gig should know about daily work, pay, qualifications, business models, and more
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