Abstract: This article guides students and advisors in understanding the impact of the HR1/One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) on funding for health professions education. It explains how, beginning July 1, 2026, federal borrowing limits for graduate and professional students will become stricter, with the elimination of Grad PLUS loans and ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated December 15, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Physician burnout is a critical issue impacting the healthcare system today, with far-reaching consequences for both doctors and their patients. Overall, 49% of physicians report experiencing burnout. An often-overlooked factor contributing to this burnout is the ... Read more
Dr. Kenton Allen
Updated January 8, 2025 by Dr. Kenton Allen
You and your spouse are investing a significant amount of time, energy, and money into medical training. You’ve take on this investment with the expectation that it will pay off in the long run, when ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Aside from long hours and lots of studying, the other guarantee in medical school is financial stress. Unless you are fortunate enough to have a spouse whose medical education is paid for and you have ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
From building surfboards to helping veterinary students achieve their goals, Jacque Pelzer’s career path was less than conventional. Graduating from high school at the tender age of sixteen, the Richmond, Virginia native found herself ill-equipped ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated June 26, 2022 by Suzanne Barston
With loan debt for students in graduate health professions rising exponentially, the conversation around choosing the right student loan repayment option and/or opting for the public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) program is becoming much more ... Read more
Timothy Ulbrich
Updated June 26, 2022 by Timothy Ulbrich