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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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Which Medical Specialties Get the Most QME Cases?
Learn which medical specialties receive the most QME work in California, as well as how physicians in other specialties can strategically increase their case volume
What a Physician-Builder Actually Builds: Inside Clinical Decision Support
How physician builders & engineers interact & iterate together at health AI companies to create products optimizing tech, clinical accuracy, utility, & efficiency
How Do You Make Money in a Venture Capital Investment?
What has to happen to successfully make money in a venture capital investment, how the VC firm makes money vs how an LP in a fund does, when payouts occur, & risks
What Mistakes Do First-Time Private Practice Owners Make?
The biggest mistakes new physician private practice owners make when opening their startup medical practice, including with marketing, hiring, budgeting, & timelines
Medical Malpractice Risk by Specialty
A data-driven look at malpractice risk by specialty, including claim frequency, average payouts, and dismissal rates, & how to ensure appropriate coverage
What Is a Hackathon?
Learn what a hackathon is, how they work, who participates, and how physicians can use them to network & get started with healthcare innovation & launching new tools
What Types of Insurance Do Most Physicians Need?
The basics of insurance for physicians, with categories of coverage needed, including malpractice, disability, life, umbrella, & health coverage, & how much to buy.
Should I Buy an Existing Private Practice or Start One From Scratch?
The pros & cons of buying an existing private practice versus starting your own from scratch, taking into consideration convenience, costs, risks, timelines, & goals
AI Model Training Side Gigs for Physicians
An overview of side gigs for physicians in the AI model training space, including what jobs entail, pay and compensation, pros and cons of accepting these jobs, what to look out for, & how to determine if it's a good fit
What It Takes to Be a Physician-Builder at a Healthcare AI Company
What a physician builder employed at a healthcare AI technology company does, the essential role clinicians play, & how to get involved in health tech as a doctor
How Physicians Can Protect Themselves Against Identity Theft
Why physicians are vulnerable to identity theft, how to protect yourself and ways to prevent financial & professional fraud, & what to do if your identity is stolen
Marriage Based Green Card and Adjustment of Status for J-1 Waiver Physicians
How physicians on J-1 waivers can pursue a marriage based green card while completing service requirements, & info on timing & eligibility to avoid costly mistakes
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