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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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Governmental and Non-Governmental 457 (457b) Retirement Plans for Physicians
What physicians should know about key differences of governmental and non-governmental 457 b plans before deciding if they should contribute
Guide to Marketing a Private Practice for Physicians
Tried and true marketing strategies for private practice physicians to increase patient volumes and visibility to their target populations
Statistics From Our Salary and Compensation Data for Physicians
Aggregate data on physician salary and compensation including average pay, benefits, PTO including vacation, sick, and CME days, & more
Real Estate Professional Status (REPS): A Powerful Tax Reduction Strategy for Qualifying Physicians
Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) can significantly reduce taxes owed on your primary physician job if you meet qualifying criteria.
How Physicians Should Respond to A Medical Board Complaint or Investigation
Physicians should respond quickly when they receive notice of a medical board complaint or investigation, and follow appropriate processes.
Why More Physicians Are Pursuing Obesity Medicine and ABOM Certification
An increasing number of physicians are getting a certification in obesity medicine and incorporating it into their practices and side gigs.
Taking the Home Office Deduction as a Physician
Which physicians are eligible to claim the home office tax deduction, and how to calculate it via the simplified and actual expenses methods
A Physician’s Guide to Leaving or Quitting Your Job
We cover what to do before giving notice when leaving your physician job, as well as information, documents, and things you should gather.
Coaching: An Increasingly Popular Physician Side Hustle
Coaching is an increasingly popular side gig for doctors; we explore how to get started, certifications, and FAQs about earnings and more.
Physician Contract Negotiations: Letter of Intent (LOI)
A letter of intent (LOI) is different from a contract, and physicians should know the implications of signing this non-binding agreement.
Disability Insurance FAQs: Which Riders Should Physicians Get?
Popular disability insurance options include future increase, COLA, partial and residual benefit, own occupation, and catastrophic riders.
Statistics on Locum Tenens Compensation for Doctors
Aggregate data on locum tenens compensation and hourly rates, how doctors find opportunities, and info about licensing, malpractice, & more
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