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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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All About the Backdoor Roth
The backdoor Roth IRA is a legal way high-income earners such as physicians can take advantage of a Roth IRA.


The Tea about My Physician Side Hustle
A Physician Side Gigs member shares how she turned passion for tea into a successful side hustle.


Tax Deductions for the 1099 Physician
How 1099 physicians can save on taxes through tax strategy and deductions


Why Physicians Invest In Real Estate
This article covers how investing in real estate is a powerful tool for physicians to build wealth and diversify income streams.


Side Gigs for Pediatricians
We explore some of the most popular as well as the more unique side gigs for pediatrics, and how to get started.


The Physician Influencer Side Gig
Physician influencers are becoming increasingly common. Here's how some leverage or monetize influencer status in different ways.


529 Plans: What Physicians Need To Know
529 plans are utilized by many physician families. This post covers covers FAQs for how to use them, which plan to pick, and superfunding.


How Physicians Should Use Virtual Assistants
Virtual assistants can be just what physicians need to focus on the things we want to focus on.


FIRE: Physicians and Financial Independence
Not surprisingly, FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) is a popular concept within the physician community. We cover the basics here.


Physician Website 101
There are lots of reasons why you may want to create a website as a physician. Figuring out what features you need is a good place to start.


Being a Physician Startup Advisor
There are many ways to be involved in innovation as a physician. One exciting way is to serve as an advisor to a startup.


Tax Strategy for the W2 Physician
On our physician online communities , we often see physicians asking how they can save on taxes , or for recommendations on an accountant can help them save on taxes. The first response is usually, are you paid as a W2 or are you a partner or 1099? This matters a lot, because the tax code is set up very differently depending on the type of income. One of the reason many physicians love side gigs is because the tax code is set up to favor businesses and real estate, and theref
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