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Student loans refers to borrowed education funding, repayment, and debt management.

OBBB Loan Changes

Healthcare Policy, Student Loans

Financial Aid for 2026 Incoming Health Professional Students Post-OBBB

Abstract: This article guides students and advisors in understanding the impact of the HR1/One Big ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated February 10, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Healthcare Policy

Many Fear Federal Loan Caps Will Deter Aspiring Doctors and Worsen MD Shortage

Medical educators and health professionals warn that new federal student loan caps in President Donald ... Read more

Bernard J. Wolfson

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Economic pressures leading to physician burnout

Money

Economic Pressure: A Silent Driver of Physician Burnout 

Physician burnout is a critical issue impacting the healthcare system today, with far-reaching consequences for ... Read more

Dr. Kenton Allen

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Student Loans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Limited Waiver Opportunity

Now, for a limited period of time, borrowers may receive credit for past payments made ... Read more

Lee Burnett

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Student Loans

Student Loan Forgiveness Programs For Healthcare Professionals​

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Reducing Student Loan Payments: Simple Strategies

If you are struggling to repay your student loans, you may have several options to ... Read more

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Financial Management as a New Doctor: Where to Start

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Patricia Sanders

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Identifying the Costs of Applying to Health Professional School

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Laura Turner

Updated June 22, 2022 by Laura Turner

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2020 Borrow Better Webinar

Attend the Borrow Better webinar on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 5 pm PT / ... Read more

Laura Turner

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How Much Does it Cost to Apply to Medical School?

Applying to medical school is an arduous process. It takes years of preparation: completing required ... Read more

Laura Turner

Updated August 29, 2022 by Laura Turner

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Student Loans

How Much Will You Really Pay on Your Med School Loans?

You’ve done it. You killed undergrad, conquered the MCAT and finally received a fateful acceptance ... Read more

Erin Wildermuth

Updated July 21, 2022 by Erin Wildermuth

student loan steps for veterinary graduates

Student Loans

First Student Loan Steps for Veterinary Graduates

Save time and money on your student loans Congratulations, new veterinary doctors! It’s time to ... Read more

Tony Bartels

Updated June 23, 2022 by Tony Bartels

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How to Create and Live On A Student Budget

It’s a fact of life: you need money to pay expenses that allow you to ... Read more

AAMC Staff

Updated June 24, 2022 by AAMC Staff

Medical Spouse

Money

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

You and your spouse are investing a significant amount of time, energy, and money into ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

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

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

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Student Loans

Student Loan Repayment Strategies for Medical Professionals

Unless you’re one of those people who wins every scholarship you apply for, you’ve likely ... Read more

Dave Rathmanner

Updated June 25, 2022 by Dave Rathmanner

physician home loans

Money

Physician Home Loans: The What, the How, and Where to Find One

Young physicians have some of the highest mortgage underwriting decline rates of any professional seeking ... Read more

Josh Mettle

Updated June 25, 2022 by Josh Mettle

income driven repayment

Student Loans

How to Choose the Best Income Driven Repayment Plan

If you are having difficulty making your federal student loan payments, the worst thing you ... Read more

Institute of Student Loan Advisors

Updated June 26, 2022 by Institute of Student Loan Advisors

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