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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 Do Interest Rate Cuts Mean for Physicians?
What the federal rate cut and declining interest rates mean for physicians, looking at mortgages, student loans, savings accounts & more
Disability Insurance FAQs: How Much DI Benefit Do I Need As A Doctor?
How to determine how much monthly benefit you need when purchasing disability insurance, what most physicians get, & when to adjust coverage
Ways to Reduce Private Practice Overhead
Ways doctors can decrease private practice overhead by reducing or eliminating expenses, renegotiating services, and optimizing resources.
What Is the Average Pathologist Salary?
Statistics on the average pathologist salary, with compensation data on what they make by hours, location, practice environment, & gender
House Hacking 101: A Creative Real Estate and Home Ownership Strategy
Guide to house hacking: what it is, pros and cons, how to use it to get started with real estate investing or to buy a home earlier, & taxes
Transition to Practice: A Guide to The Physician Job Search and Interview for Graduating Residents and Fellows
Job search and interview tips and resources for graduating residents and fellows looking for their first attending physician position
Disability Insurance FAQs: When To Consider Dropping or Modifying Your Policy or Changing Your Benefit Amount
When and how physicians should drop or modify their disability insurance policy, & options considering age, work changes, income, & savings
Physician Contract Negotiations: Red Flags To Look for and Avoid in an Employment Agreement
Common red flags in physician contracts that doctors should look for, avoid, or clarify before signing an employment agreement for a new job
What Is the Average Gastroenterologist Salary?
Statistics on the average gastroenterologist salary, with compensation data on what GI physicians make by hours, practice type, gender, etc
Owning a Med Spa as a Physician Side or Main Gig - Pros and Cons and How to Get Started
Pros and cons of owning a med spa for physicians interested in aesthetics as a side or a main gig, market competition, & how to get started.
Physician Job Search: Questions to Ask When Interviewing for an Employed Position at a Hospital System
Questions physicians should ask when interviewing for hospital employed positions that will help decide a job is a good opportunity & fit
Disability Insurance FAQs: Pregnancy and Why Women Should Get DI Before Getting Pregnant
Why women should buy their disability insurance policies before getting pregnant and FAQs about pregnancy, short term DI, and exclusions
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