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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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Med Student Finance
Succeeding in Medical School
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6 Min Read

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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Med Student Finance
Succeeding in Medical School
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Say goodbye to physician residency—and medical student-loan debt?

Learn how employer-sponsored hiring incentives can help residents transitioning to practice pay off an average medical school debt of $100,000.

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Residency Finance
Transitioning to Practice
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How to navigate the Match as a couple

There are added layers of complexity to going through the Match with a significant other. Here are a few tips and tricks to make it work.

Transition to Residency
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Why a low GPA may not sink your medical school application

From pursuing a post-baccalaureate program to getting a master's, applicants have options to improve their odds. Learn how to get into the school of your choice despite a low GPA.

Prep for Med School
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USMLE Step 3: Test yourself against our all-time top stumpers

For residents reaching the final stages of their USMLE Step 3 prep, this list of the AMA’s most-viewed stumpers is a must-visit resource.

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USMLE® Step 3
Kaplan USMLE Step 3 Prep Questions
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What it's like in vascular medicine: Shadowing Dr. Osinbowale

Olusegun Osinbowale, MD, of Henry Ford Health, says one of the rewarding aspects is that outcomes are often good if conditions are caught early.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about bacterial meningitis

Bacterial meningitis is not common, but it is a medical emergency. Jeffrey Silvers, MD, an infectious diseases physician at Sutter Health, shares more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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USMLE Step 1 FAQ: How, what to study to pass the exam

The USMLE Step 1 exam is a major milestone for medical students. The AMA offers answers to several key medical student questions about the test.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School