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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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Getting A Patent for Your Product Idea: A Step By Step Guide
When getting a patent to protect your intellectual property or idea makes sense, & what to know about the application process, fees, & more
Investing on Behalf of Your Child: 529s, UTMAs, Roth IRAs, and More
Ways physicians can save & invest on behalf of their children, such as 529s, UTMAs, & Roth IRAs, & pros/cons of each account to help choose
Gender Gaps in Physician Compensation by Specialty
Statistics on the gender gap in physician compensation by specialty, with discussion of factors that contribute to salary differences
Why Proactive Online Reputation Management Is Critical for Private Practice Physicians
How proactive reputation management of online reviews helps physicians build patient trust & volume in competitive private practice markets
Side Gigs for Anesthesiologists
Unique side gigs for anesthesiologists to make extra money or add alternative income streams, like locums, IV businesses, investing, & more
Is Getting an MBA Worth It for Physicians?
Factors that help determine whether a MBA will help a physician get desired opportunities, & what programs to apply to to match their goals
Renting Out Your Private Practice’s Unused Office Space
How physician practices can generate additional revenue by renting out unused office space, & what to know about sharing rooms & overhead
Should I Take the Disability Insurance Benefit Increase I was Offered from My Policy's Rider?
How to decide what to do when you’re offered a bigger DI benefit by the insurance company through your policy Future Benefit Increase Option
Physician Influencer Rates: 10 Factors That Determine How Much You Can Charge for Content
Factors physician influencers should consider when asked how much they charge for content & brand partnerships, & how to determine rates
Parental Leave for Physicians: If It’s Paid, How Many Weeks, Maternal vs Paternal, & More
What percentage of physicians get paid parental leave & how many weeks, maternity vs paternity leave amounts, breakdown by specialty, & more
Adding the First Partner to a Solo Private Practice: Tips and Considerations
Tips for adding a partner to a solo private practice, what is fair, how to protect yourself, & what to include in a partnership agreement
Credit Score 101: Basics for Physicians
How your credit score is determined, what factors affect it, how to check and monitor it, & tips physicians should know to improve scores.
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