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

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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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Resident & Student Finance

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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Preparing for Medical School

Premeds: Complete this financial checklist before medical school

As a medical student you're likely to be short on time and money. Here's how you can set yourself up to succeed in spite of that.

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Resident & Student Finance

Physician contracting: Understanding letters of intent

Learn from the AMA about letters of intent and when should you retain an attorney during the contracting process.

Resident & Student Finance

Refinancing medical student loans

Use AMA-negotiated options through Laurel Road to refinance student loans.

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