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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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Outsourcing Medical Billing vs Keeping RCM In-House: Pros and Cons for Private Practices
Pros and cons of outsourcing revenue cycle management (RCM) services vs keeping billing in-house, and how to decide what option is better for your private practice
How Much Does a Side Gig Have to Make to Be Worth It for Physicians? A Dive into the Earning Potential of Popular Side Hustles
How much doctors say a side gig must make annually to be worth it financially, & which side hustle opportunities to consider in each range based on earning potential
Investing in Residential Assisted Living (RAL) Facilities
An overview of residential assisted living as a niche asset class within real estate investing, pros and cons of running an RAL facility, & how to get started
Can I Treat Medicare Patients in a Direct Primary Care (DPC) Model?
What physicians with Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices need to know about treating Medicare patients & best practices to avoid compliance challenges & violations
How to Get Advisory Board Positions as a Doctor
How doctors seeking advisory board positions can position themselves to receive offers to be an advisor for startups or become board members for healthcare companies
Do I Need an LLC or PLLC for My Physician Practice or Side Gig?
How physicians choosing an entity for their private practice or side gig should approach the decision between an LLC or PLLC, and why the state may not give a choice
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...
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