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finance

Money

It Pays to Be an Early (Financial) Bird

Updated October 5, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to ... Read more

Written by: Susan Doktor

Published on: February 25, 2021

Medical Spouse

Money

5 Rules for Protecting Your Family’s Financial Future, Part I

Medical training is a significant investment for both you and your spouse. It’s an investment ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: June 7, 2018

Investing

Financial Literacy for the Newly Minted Physician Part II: Introduction to Do-It-Yourself Investing

In our last installment, we recognized the value of money as a means of allotting ... Read more

Written by: CrispyDoc

Published on: June 13, 2017

Money

Financial Literacy for the Newly Minted Physician: Part One

“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it…he ... Read more

Written by: CrispyDoc

Published on: April 27, 2017

Medical Spouse

Money

You and Your Spouse: A Financial Team

Aside from long hours and lots of studying, the other guarantee in medical school is ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: February 2, 2017

paying off student debt

Money

The Key for Student Doctors to be Debt Free

With loan debt for students in graduate health professions rising exponentially, the conversation around choosing ... Read more

Written by: Timothy Ulbrich

Published on: May 31, 2016

Chronicles of a Med Student

Money

Chronicles of a Med Student: All Aboard the Financial Struggle Bus

I remember the sheer joy of ripping open the letter that granted me a medical ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: March 14, 2016

Money

Eight Tips on Money Management for Entering Medical Students

You’ve already done the hard part, you’ve made it into medical school! But how are ... Read more

Written by: AAMC Staff

Published on: July 1, 2015

Pre-Medical

Post Undergrad: Getting Ready for Medical School or a Gap Year

Start your post-undergrad life on the right foot with these tips from the AAMC, whether you are starting school right away or taking a gap year.

Written by: AAMC Staff

Published on: March 4, 2014

Healthcare News and Policy

The National Health Service Corps: Cutting Student Debt and Promoting Primary Care

The National Health Service Corps creates a win-win for doctors and underserved communities by financing medical education and bringing health care to those who need it most.

Written by: Christina Crisologo

Published on: February 25, 2014

Money

Financial Considerations for the Student Doctor

Plan for financial success despite the challenges of student debt.

Written by: James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP

Published on: November 15, 2013

Finding a Job

Just Sign on the Dotted Line

 Updated September 19, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and for ... Read more

Written by: SDN Staff

Published on: May 3, 2008

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