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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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Common Questions Asked by Physicians Considering or Starting Expert Witness Work

Common Questions Asked by Physicians Considering or Starting Expert Witness Work

Common Questions Asked by Physicians Considering or Starting Expert Witness Work

What Are the Tax Benefits of Investing in Real Estate?

What Are the Tax Benefits of Investing in Real Estate?

What Are the Tax Benefits of Investing in Real Estate?

Physician Salaries by Specialty: How Much Do Doctors Make?

Physician Salaries by Specialty: How Much Do Doctors Make?

Physician Salaries by Specialty: How Much Do Doctors Make?

Physician Transition to Practice: A Guide and Checklist for Graduating Residents and Fellows

Physician Transition to Practice: A Guide and Checklist for Graduating Residents and Fellows

Physician Transition to Practice: A Guide and Checklist for Graduating Residents and Fellows

Pharmaceutical Industry Roles for Physicians Seeking Nonclinical Career Opportunities

Pharmaceutical Industry Roles for Physicians Seeking Nonclinical Career Opportunities

Pharmaceutical Industry Roles for Physicians Seeking Nonclinical Career Opportunities

7 Ways Physicians Can Get Involved In Health Tech and Innovation

7 Ways Physicians Can Get Involved In Health Tech and Innovation

7 Ways Physicians Can Get Involved In Health Tech and Innovation

Tax Strategy for the W2 Physician

Tax Strategy for the W2 Physician

Tax Strategy for the W2 Physician

Understanding an RVU Based Contract

Understanding an RVU Based Contract

Understanding an RVU Based Contract

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Investing in Mid-Term Rentals As A Physician

Investing in Mid-Term Rentals As A Physician

Investing in Mid-Term Rentals As A Physician

Mid term rentals can create cashflow while combining the benefits of long and short term rentals

Ancillary Revenue Streams for Private Practices

Ancillary Revenue Streams for Private Practices

Ancillary Revenue Streams for Private Practices

15 ways to add ancillary revenue to combat rising overhead costs for private practices.

Private Practice

How to Create an App as a Side Gig or Main Gig

How to Create an App as a Side Gig or Main Gig

How to Create an App as a Side Gig or Main Gig

Creating an app - the pros, challenges, and a walkthrough of the process from initial idea to launch.

All About the Health Savings Account (HSA) for Physicians

All About the Health Savings Account (HSA) for Physicians

All About the Health Savings Account (HSA) for Physicians

The health savings account (HSA), how to maximize triple tax free benefits, and qualifications and contribution limits

Personal Finance

Side Gigs for Hospitalists (and Other Physicians With Weekly on and off Schedules)

Side Gigs for Hospitalists (and Other Physicians With Weekly on and off Schedules)

Side Gigs for Hospitalists (and Other Physicians With Weekly on and off Schedules)

Unique medical and non-medical side gigs for hospitalists and other weekly on and off doctors.

The Cruise Ship Doctor

The Cruise Ship Doctor

The Cruise Ship Doctor

What to expect as a cruise ship doctor, who the role suits, pay expectations, and how to get a position.

What Makes Something an Opportunistic Investment and How Do I Evaluate One?

What Makes Something an Opportunistic Investment and How Do I Evaluate One?

What Makes Something an Opportunistic Investment and How Do I Evaluate One?

An opportunistic investment seeks to profit from a significant gap between the purchase price and intrinsic value, AKA buy low, sell high.

Physician Contract Negotiations: The Noncompete Clause

Physician Contract Negotiations: The Noncompete Clause

Physician Contract Negotiations: The Noncompete Clause

While many employers won't remove a physician's noncompete clause entirely, intentional contract negotiation can make them less restrictive.

Do I Need a CV or Resume for a Non-Clinical Job or Side Hustle?

Do I Need a CV or Resume for a Non-Clinical Job or Side Hustle?

Do I Need a CV or Resume for a Non-Clinical Job or Side Hustle?

While physicians may be tempted to use their existing CV or resume for a nonclinical job application, it's important to be intentional.

New Year Financial and Personal Resolutions for Physicians

New Year Financial and Personal Resolutions for Physicians

New Year Financial and Personal Resolutions for Physicians

A list of financial and personal resolutions for doctors to enact in the new year, designed to promote well-being in physician life.

Personal Finance

Investing in Long Term Rentals As A Physician

Investing in Long Term Rentals As A Physician

Investing in Long Term Rentals As A Physician

Learn why investing in long term rentals as a doctor checks off many of the boxes for why physicians want side gigs, and how to get started.

Side Gigs for Oncologists

Side Gigs for Oncologists

Side Gigs for Oncologists

Learn more about eight popular medical and non-medical side gigs for oncologists.

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