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Earning an MD with no debt? Geisinger program makes it possible

Medical students at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine have a special chance to ease debt burdens and meet rural health needs. Find out how.

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Medical student financial FAQ: Insight on loan forgiveness, repayment

What is the average medical school debt? How does medical student loan forgiveness work? Find answers to these key questions and more.

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What I wish I knew in medical school about student-loan repayment

After graduating medical school with $250,000 in student debt, Chirag Shah, MD, passes along key lessons to today’s medical students.

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4 key student-loan terms that medical students should know

Medical students can take hold of their financial futures by understanding these essential terms and concepts related to student-loan repayment.

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These 3 budgeting methods help medical students build good habits

Identifying an effective budgeting strategy during medical school—and sticking with it—can set up medical students for long-term financial success. 

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Most graduating medical students skip loan-forgiveness options

Medical schools should make students more aware of medical student loan-forgiveness programs, says the AMA, which also eyes help to defray MCAT and residency-application fees.

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Promoting financial literacy in minority first-generation medical students

In this episode of the Making the Rounds podcast, learn about financial literacy and advice for minority first-generation medical students.

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What medical students should do to best prep for loan repayment

Medical students can take a few key steps to best position themselves to repay their loans after they graduate. Here’s how.

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1st in family in medical school? 3 finance essentials to follow

Finances can overwhelm future doctors without physician family mentors, especially students from historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups.

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