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Career DevelopmentAug 18, 2020

How short-term financial goals undermine doctors' retirement plans

Retirement planning is top goal for doctors and other medical professionals, but shorter-term financial challenges often interfere with sticking to a plan.

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Resident & Student FinanceJul 11, 2019

What young physicians should know about personal finance

No one strategy applies to every financial situation faced by residents and young physicians, but these experts weigh in on where to get started.

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Resident & Student FinanceAug 22, 2018

Free medical school tuition at NYU marks bold step

The future of American health care depends greatly on attracting the best and the brightest minds to medicine.

Accelerating Change in Medical EducationAug 20, 2018

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.

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Resident & Student FinanceMay 9, 2018

Financial planning for residency: 3 take-home points

Do you have a handle on your debt? Are you protecting your human capital? These are vital questions as you enter residency.

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