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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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Should I Get Life Insurance Through My Employer?
Why employer provided group life insurance policies are often not enough, whether you should get it and when it makes sense, including risks, limitations & costs
Interest for SAVE Plan Student Loans Resumes Accrual August 1
Department of Education announces interest will resume accrual on federal student loans in the SAVE repayment plan beginning August 1, 2025; how to decide what to do
Trump Investment Accounts for Children: What You Need to Know
Details about the new Trump accounts for children, what advantages & limitations are for saving & investing on behalf of your kids, when it may be a good idea, & alternatives to consider
Side Gigs for Rheumatologists
Side gigs for rheumatologists, such as clinical research, medical surveys, chart review, & more, how much they pay, how to get started, & how to find opportunities
How Does the Big Beautiful Bill Impact Physicians?
Ways in which the recently passed Big Beautiful Bill impacts physicians in terms of healthcare, patient care, taxes, student loans, estate planning, businesses, & side gigs
Guide to Amazon Prime Day Deals for Doctors
Amazon Prime Day recommended favorite buys from our physician community on household electronics and gadgets, travel must haves, books, board games, and side gigs supplies and technology
When Medical Survey Companies Send You a 1099 Form, & Taxes on Earnings (including Gift Cards)
Reporting and paying taxes on medical survey income, gift cards, & rewards, when companies send a W9 or 1099 form, & tax benefits for independent contractor earnings
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: Stages and What to Expect if You’re Sued
Stages in a medical malpractice lawsuit, including the summons, discovery phase, hearing, settlement, trial, verdict, & appeals processes when a doctor is sued by a patient
The Comprehensive Digital Marketing Guide for Your New Medical Practice (Or Side Gig Business)
Digital marketing guide for physicians starting a new private practice, with branding, website tips, how to build an online reputation, email marketing campaigns, paid ads, and more
Physician Productivity Bonuses: How They’re Structured and Trends From Our Database
Common bonus structures in physician compensation packages, including RVU & collections based productivity models and value & quality metric based salary incentives
Red Flags for Potential Healthcare Fraud When Assessing a New Side Gig or Business Model
Red flags that could indicate healthcare fraud in a side gig or business opportunity which physicians should recognize to avoid unintentional involvement & risky schemes
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: What to Do if You Receive Notice That You Are Named and Being Sued
What physicians should do (& avoid doing) when they find out they're being sued & named in a medical malpractice lawsuit filed by a patient, & how to keep it in perspective
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