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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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A Physician’s Guide to Leaving or Quitting Your Job
We cover what to do before giving notice when leaving your physician job, as well as information, documents, and things you should gather.
Coaching: An Increasingly Popular Physician Side Hustle
Coaching is an increasingly popular side gig for doctors; we explore how to get started, certifications, and FAQs about earnings and more.
Physician Contract Negotiations: Letter of Intent (LOI)
A letter of intent (LOI) is different from a contract, and physicians should know the implications of signing this non-binding agreement.
Disability Insurance FAQs: Which Riders Should Physicians Get?
Popular disability insurance options include future increase, COLA, partial and residual benefit, own occupation, and catastrophic riders.
Statistics on Locum Tenens Compensation for Doctors
Aggregate data on locum tenens compensation and hourly rates, how doctors find opportunities, and info about licensing, malpractice, & more
Physician Contract Negotiations: Termination Clauses and Terms
Physician contract negotiations should emphasize termination clause terms such as with and without cause, noncompetes, and tail insurance.
Guide to Retirement Accounts for Physicians
Covering 401k, 403b, 457, TSP, solo 401k, defined benefit plans, IRAs, and HSAs, & more, as well as FAQs such as Roth vs traditional options
Prenups: A Primer on Prenuptial Agreements for Doctors
Doctors getting married should understand the financial consequences of a divorce and consider the pros and cons of getting a prenup.
Should Physicians Buy Long Term Care Insurance?
While there are pros and cons of physicians buying long term care insurance policies, self-insuring may be a better alternative for many.
Statistics on On Call Schedules and Compensation for Doctors
Aggregate data from our physician call database, with info on how often doctors are on call and how they are paid for call responsibilities
How Physicians Should Approach What to Do With a Financial Windfall
Physicians should be intentional about using a financial windfall to advance their personal and financial goals.
The Solo 401K Plan for Self-Employed and Side Gig Physicians
The solo 401k allows self-employed doctors such as those doing locums and side gigs to contribute to tax advantaged retirement accounts.
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