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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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Fact Witness vs. Expert Witness: Differences in Responsibilities and Pay
The differences between being a fact witness vs an expert witness, expectations & pay of each role, & why it’s important to clarify which you are being asked to be
How to Find Speaking Opportunities
Tips to help physician speakers find speaking opportunities, such as branding, having a tailored CV & samples, online searches, networking, & leveraging referrals
Side Gigs for Psychiatrists
Side gigs for psychiatrists, such as clinical research, telemedicine, forensic & expert witness work, chart review, how much they pay, & how to get started & find opportunities
Retirement Benefits Physicians Receive at Work
Stats on employer provided retirement benefits, including types of accounts & pension plans offered to physicians by practice environment, contributions, & matches
Guide to Insurance Eligibility Verification for Medical Practices
Why proactive insurance eligibility verification is important for medical practices, steps to verify coverage, & tips to optimize revenue cycle management processes
Should I Get Life Insurance Through My Employer?
Why employer provided group life insurance policies are often not enough, whether you should get it and when it makes sense, including risks, limitations & costs
Interest for SAVE Plan Student Loans Resumes Accrual August 1
Department of Education announces interest will resume accrual on federal student loans in the SAVE repayment plan beginning August 1, 2025; how to decide what to do
Trump Investment Accounts for Children: What You Need to Know
Details about the new Trump accounts for children, what advantages & limitations are for saving & investing on behalf of your kids, when it may be a good idea, & alternatives to consider
Side Gigs for Rheumatologists
Side gigs for rheumatologists, such as clinical research, medical surveys, chart review, & more, how much they pay, how to get started, & how to find opportunities
How Does the Big Beautiful Bill Impact Physicians?
Ways in which the recently passed Big Beautiful Bill impacts physicians in terms of healthcare, patient care, taxes, student loans, estate planning, businesses, & side gigs
Guide to Amazon Prime Day Deals for Doctors
Amazon Prime Day recommended favorite buys from our physician community on household electronics and gadgets, travel must haves, books, board games, and side gigs supplies and technology
When Medical Survey Companies Send You a 1099 Form, & Taxes on Earnings (including Gift Cards)
Reporting and paying taxes on medical survey income, gift cards, & rewards, when companies send a W9 or 1099 form, & tax benefits for independent contractor earnings
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