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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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Private Practice vs Academic Physician Jobs: Compensation Differences by Specialty
Compensation differences between private practice vs academic physician jobs, with average annual salary differentials for both private practice partners & employees
The Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP): When Borrowers Might Consider This Student Loan Repayment Plan
What the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) is for federal student loan borrowers, disadvantages for high income earners like doctors, & when the option may make sense
Is DPC Right for Me? Feasibility, Fit, and Determinants of Success
Important things to consider when deciding if direct primary care (DPC) or direct specialty care practice is feasible for you, including financial, legal, business, & personal factors
Ways Doctors Can Get Involved in the Entertainment and Media Industries, including TV and Movies
Ways that physicians can get involved in the entertainment industry, with relevant side gigs or jobs doctors have in movies, TV, or in media and how to get started with networking or finding work
Common Questions Asked by Physicians Considering or Starting Expert Witness Work
Frequently asked questions by doctors considering or getting started with expert witness work, like which specialties are in demand, pay, time needed, & ability to pick cases
10 Tips About the Job Search That Doctors Wish They’d Learned Earlier
Every year, as we prep for our annual Transition to Practice series for early career physicians , we think about the things we wish...
Establishing a Clinical Research Trials Site At Your Private Practice: A Step by Step Guide
Step-by-step guide on how to start a clinical research trials site at your private practice, including training, compliance, finding trials, & patient recruitment
Average Physician Salaries by State, with Comparisons to Cost of Living
Average physician salaries in each state, with the highest and lowest paying states for doctors' compensation, & comparisons to cost of living (COL)
Should You Use a Locums Company Recruiter or Contract Directly with Facilities for Opportunities?
What to consider when deciding if you should work with a locums company recruiter or contract directly to find opportunities & do locum tenens work, with pros & cons
Differences & Similarities Between Direct Primary Care (DPC) and Concierge Medicine Models
Differences (and similarities) between direct primary care (DPC) and concierge medicine practices, including membership fees, insurance policies, and panel sizes
How Much of Your Salary to Save: Percentages Based on Stage of Life and Earnings
How much of your salary you should be saving in order to save enough for retirement based on gross earnings, & how to adapt the 20% rule to your situation & goals
Locum Tenens: How to Directly Contract With a Hospital and Bypass the Locums Company or Recruiter
How physicians can contract directly with hospitals for locum tenens work instead of using a locums company, staffing agency, or recruiter to cut out the middleman and earn more
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