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You made it—will your wallet? How to budget in medical residency

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So you matched to a residency program—now what?

As a medical student transitioning to residency, your life is going to change significantly. What are the best steps to prepare for the next stage of your career?

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Transition to Practice

Relocation bonus after residency: What to expect, what to ask for

Relocation compensation in your first physician job after residency training is almost a given. Learn what’s usually covered and watch out for these wrinkles.

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Manage medical student loans

Get tips for managing your medical student loans and understand your options for repayment.

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These 5 AMA member benefits help medical students thrive

From healthy eating to testing through the roof, the AMA offers benefits that can help its medical student members stay ahead.

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Career Development

First year in medical school? Here's your financial checklist

It’s never too early to start thinking about your financial future. These four steps can help you get your finances in order as a first-year medical student.

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Preparing for Medical School

Free med school still rare, but you can lessen your loan burden

Premeds overwhelmingly support free medical school tuition, a survey says. That’s unlikely to happen to be an option for most new medical students, so here’s what to do next.

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Resident & Student Finance

3 items for your loan-repayment checklist during residency

If you’re a resident physician or soon to graduate medical school, debt is part of your present and future. Carefully navigating these three keys will help you manage it.

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Resident & Student Finance

Why a doctor's loan could be right for you during residency

A doctor’s loan allows resident physicians to purchase a home with little or no money down. Is it the right move for you?

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