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5 financial planning tips every young physician should know

If you’re a young physician, how can you build a savings habit in the face of med school debt, day-to-day expenses and the complexity of financial planning? Figure out your finances with these 5 tips.

Medical Residency Personal Finance
Navigating through the first year of residency
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Graduating med students: Make a successful transition to residency

Move from med school to hospital training easier by adopting seven principles for working in a clinical setting. Get off to a good start with hard-earned lessons from a chief resident on how to survive your first grueling year as an intern.

Preparing for Residency
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What it's like to be in neurology: Shadowing Dr. Govindarajan

Wondering what medical specialty is right for you? Meet Dr. Raghav Govindarajan, a neurologist who works at a university hospital, as he shares insights on his career.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What it's like to be in nephrology: Shadowing Dr. Desai

After med school, what specialty would be a good fit? If you wonder what it’s like to be a nephrologist, read about Dr. Tejas Desai. From patient load to key personality traits, discover if this field is worth a closer look.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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2016 medical residency programs matching: By the numbers

The 2016 Match was the largest ever recorded by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and resulted in a higher overall match rate than the year prior. Get the numbers on this year’s residency programs.

Preparing for Residency
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Post-Match evaluations urged for medical residency programs

Competency-based assessments of med school grads entering residency programs urged. University of Michigan Medical School study suggests this would identify areas where trainees need extra help and improve training of interns.

Preparing for Residency
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Budget tips for medical residents

To survive as a medical resident on a limited budget takes careful planning. The wife of a physician who recently completed training offers budget tips to lessen financial woes.

Medical Residency Personal Finance
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Single accreditation system for graduate medical education: What to know

Aligning all GME programs under a single accreditation system is due by July 2020. Discover the implications for residency matches. GME experts answer common questions.

Preparing for Residency
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Getting your medical research published

A successful medical journal article starts with your research project. Two editors advise physicians on best way to get medical research published.

Research During Residency