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Easing student loan debt one of several new AMA med ed policies

The AMA says physicians working in underserved areas in exchange for student-loan repayment should have their tax burden relieved.

Resident Advocacy
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What you should know about student loan refinancing

If you’re one of more than 80 percent of physicians under the age of 40 still paying off medical school loans, refinancing can offer a simple solution. Find out what you should know about student loan refinancing.

Residency Finance
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Top tips for developing a med school loan repayment strategy

Medical school debt can seem overwhelming. Developing a strategy for paying back your loans can help make handling that debt more manageable. Here are top tips physicians in training should know.

Residency Finance
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3 Min Read

After you match, are you ready to pay your loans?

Match Day for medical residencies is only weeks away. It’s also a reminder that med student loan payments will soon come due. Are you ready?

Transition to Residency
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Top 10 stories from 2014 for med students not to miss

From the announcement of a new single graduate medical education (GME) accreditation system to burnout studies and from student debt to the Match, 2014 brought a lot of news specifically for medical students.

Med School Life
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2 Min Read

5 ways to manage student debt

More than 80 percent of physicians under the age of 40 still are paying off their medical school loans, according to AMA Insurance’s National Work/Life Profiles 2013 survey. Nearly one-half of these young physicians carry a debt of $150,000-$200,000.

Residency Finance
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3 Min Read

4 ways to finish residency without falling further into debt

After graduating from medical school, you likely already have significant student loan debt—don’t add to your financial load by incurring even more debt throughout your residency. A certified financial planner offers some ways residents can finish their training with cash to spare.

Residency Finance
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3 Min Read

5 tips to manage medical school loans after graduation

The average medical school graduate of the class of 2013 left school with nearly $170,000 in debt, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). For many, it’s even higher. Manage your education loans after graduation with five tips.

Residency Finance