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New residents face challenges adjusting to their new salaries, budgeting, covering expenses, and taking advantage of employee benefits.

Tips For Budgeting, Benefits & Expenses During Residency From Physicians

By Panacea Financial / Budgeting & Financial Planning, Match Day & Residency, Medical

The transition from medical school to residency can be a challenging task, especially with limited income to cover living expenses and other needs. With long hours and a demanding workload, residents often feel overwhelmed and added financial stress doesn’t help. New residents face challenges adjusting to their new salaries, budgeting, covering expenses, and taking advantage …

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Renting Vs. Buying & Other Tips For New Residents, From Physicians

By Panacea Financial / Budgeting & Financial Planning, Match Day & Residency, Medical

As a medical student transitioning into residency, you are about to embark on a new chapter in your life and the next step on your journey to becoming a physician. So much is changing in a short amount of time, and there are many decisions to be made, including where you will live. Both renting …

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Feeling Disappointed On Match Day? What’s Next? – Match Day 2023

By Michael Jerkins, MD MEd / Match Day & Residency, Medical

According to the NRMP 2022 Main Residency Match Results and Data, less than half of all Match Day applicants were matched with their first choice program. Almost 20% of matched applicants didn’t end up in their first choice specialty. Despite disappointment on Match Day, there are ways to overcome this and thrive in your residency …

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What Happens If I Didn’t Match Into A Residency Program?

By Michael Jerkins, MD MEd / Match Day & Residency, Medical

In 2022, 6.7% of MD seniors and 8.2% of DO seniors were unmatched. If after completing SOAP you are still unmatched, it is important to take a moment to rest. Though you will not be entering residency this year, there are many opportunities that can strengthen your application for next year and prepare you to …

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Making a Match Rank Order List | Match Day 2023

9 Tips For Creating Your Match Rank Order List: Match Day 2023

By Michael Jerkins, MD MEd / Match Day & Residency, Medical

Match Day is right around the corner. After a long season of interviews, it is time to make your final decisions. As a practicing physician myself, I went through the same process of applying, interviewing, ranking, and eventually matching, so I understand what goes into this important decision. If you aren’t quite ready to finalize …

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Residency Match Day 2023: What to Expect Before, During, and After

By Michael Jerkins, MD MEd / Match Day & Residency, Medical

March 17 — aka Residency Match Day — is a major day for residents all over the country! Leading up to that day, you’re undoubtedly going to feel a mix of panic, excitement, anticipation, and stress. As doctors ourselves, we know first-hand how emotional Match Week can be. One way to ease the emotional turmoil …

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I Interviewed For Residency… Now What?

By Ned Palmer, MD MPH / Match Day & Residency, Medical

You’re starting to complete some residency interviews. Congrats! You’ve prepared for these interviews for months. From submitting your applications to each residency program to thoughtfully perfecting your answers to common questions, lots of time, effort and stress went into that moment (even to getting your zoom background perfected for the interview ha!). Now that you …

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A Veterinary Student’s Guide To Job Outlook, Residency & Finances

By Michael Jerkins, MD MEd / Dental, Match Day & Residency, Medical, Veterinary

Veterinarians have a unique financial lifecycle. With significant debt from veterinary school and the potential for low pay in residency, there are many factors that affect the financial health of veterinarians and veterinarians-in-training. Understanding what is ahead and finding solutions for any challenges will allow you to navigate the road ahead with confidence. We share …

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Match Day 2023: Residency Interview Tips

By Michael Jerkins, MD MEd / Match Day & Residency, Medical

Match Day 2023 is quickly approaching, and though many anticipate the big day, there is plenty of work to be done to set yourself up for success when the moment comes for you to be matched. After applications are submitted, the next step is to prepare for your interviews. Interview invitations can be sent out …

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Why Monthly Budgeting Is Critical For Doctors-In-Training

By Ned Palmer, MD MPH / Budgeting & Financial Planning, Dental, Match Day & Residency, Medical, Veterinary

Stress around your personal finances can negatively impact your ability to put patient care first. Financial stress has been identified as the second highest cause of depression among physicians. However, you can alleviate money-related stress and distractions by creating and managing a budget, gaining control over your spending, and planning for the future. As a …

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Match Day & Residency

Tips For Budgeting, Benefits & Expenses During Residency From Physicians

Renting Vs. Buying & Other Tips For New Residents, From Physicians

Feeling Disappointed On Match Day? What’s Next? – Match Day 2023

What Happens If I Didn’t Match Into A Residency Program?

9 Tips For Creating Your Match Rank Order List: Match Day 2023

Residency Match Day 2023: What to Expect Before, During, and After

I Interviewed For Residency… Now What?

A Veterinary Student’s Guide To Job Outlook, Residency & Finances

Match Day 2023: Residency Interview Tips

Why Monthly Budgeting Is Critical For Doctors-In-Training

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