You’ve dreamed of becoming a doctor and now it's becoming a reality. But what’s also a reality is the high cost of medical school. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the …
Student Loan Forgiveness for Doctors: The Complete Guide (with 41+ Programs)
According to a 2021 Merritt Hawkins survey, a whopping 34% of final-year residents said they find their educational debt "very concerning." These statistics sound pretty dire, but there’s also good …
Med School on a Budget
I was the first in my family to go to college and was very lucky to not have any loans from undergrad thanks to government grants, scholarships and working 30-40 hours a week. However, that didn’t …
NYU Med School Eliminating Tuition is a Distraction from the Bigger Problem
NYU med school recently announced they would be tuition free. The press reaction was universally glowing. The Atlantic wondered if this could make more doctors go into primary care. NPR suggested it …
SAVE, REPAYE, PAYE & IBR Federal Student Loan Repayment Plans Compared
There are several programs available to federal student loan borrowers looking for help with repayment. It’s important to know how each option stacks up against the others. Popular student loan …
Lessons from a Recruiter on How Physician Women Can Ask for Higher Pay
An equal number male and female students graduate from U.S. medical schools each year. However, throughout their careers, women are about 25% less likely to get a raise. This leads many to wonder how …