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5 ways to manage federal medical student-loan debt

Learn how to handle your medical student-loan debt and get personalized advice for the road ahead.

Residency Finance
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Why medical schools are building 3-year programs

Physician shortages and mounting student-loan debt are encouraging the growth of three-year medical school programs.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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Understanding debt & credit scores

Making the right choices now could save you considerable financial burden in the future.

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Residency Finance
Thriving in Residency
#Best of 2017 Student Advocacy
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From “dreamers” to loan forgiveness, students are loud and clear

On issues such as the president’s travel ban and the need to protect loan forgiveness, 2017 was a big year for student advocacy.

Med Student Advocacy
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Dec. 14, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Tax reform conference committee, Aetna-CVS merger, student-loan legislation and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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What students need to know about repaying med school loans

An informed strategy on student-loan repayment should account for long- and short-term financial goals and desired career trajectory.

Residency Finance
Student displaying an IOU for Med School sign.
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With great medical knowledge often comes great student-loan debt

More than one-third of med students expect to have loan debt in excess of $200,000. Students say paying off debt is their top financial concern.

Residency Finance
Dr. Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts comments at AMA Annual Meeting.
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Loan forgiveness program, under threat, gets AMA support

Delegates oppose capping, eliminating PSLF program. AMA also will push back on 5-year GME funding cap for new residency programs.

Resident Advocacy
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How med student loan burdens can deepen health disparities

Six-figure student-loan burdens can discourage underrepresented minorities and lower-income students, who are likelier to work in underserved areas.

Medical School Diversity