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What it’s like to specialize in forensic pathology: Shadowing Dr. Melinek

Working in the coroner’s office and as a consultant, this forensic pathologist lets curiosity be her guide while maintaining good work-life balance.

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From med school to residency written on two lab coats.
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Med schools, residency programs should sync up to boost training

UME and GME need to move beyond a culture that sees med students and residents as different species and find a common language—and metrics—for both.

Preparing for Residency
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3 vital steps residents can take toward financial stability

Residents can benefit from a variety of insurance options, the counsel of a seasoned financial advisor and skills in employee-contract negotiations.

Medical Residency Personal Finance
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Residents: What to look for in disability coverage

Residents should read disability policies’ fine print to ensure that the plans cover both their current income and future earning potential.

Medical Residency Personal Finance
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2 essential financial moves that residents should make

As pressing as that student-loan debt may seem, residents should also keep their eyes set on building a firm financial future.

Medical Residency Personal Finance
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Preventive medicine at the state level: Shadowing Dr. Braund

The last in a series about preventive medicine, the state health officer for Wyoming talks about her work on behalf of more than 500,000 people.

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Pair of crutches and a leg wrapped in a cast.
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3 MIN READ

Residents: Your disability insurance coverage may fall short

Residents may have disability coverage under employer plans, but there are good reasons for them to buy individual policies.

Medical Residency Personal Finance
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5 MIN READ

Financial plans on track? Residents, see how you compare

Survey finds most residents, weighed down by debt, feel behind on saving. An expert outlines five essential steps residents should take.

Medical Residency Personal Finance
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Another take on preventive medicine: Shadowing Dr. Carr

A physician working in multiple practice settings offers insights into a specialty in which one person’s efforts can have an impact on millions.

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